Sweeteners and Glycemic Index: How Does It Work?
What is a glycemic index? The Glycemic Index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their effect on blood glucose levels. The GI ranks foods from 0 to 100, with lower numbers indicating that food raises blood sugar less than foods with higher numbers. The GI ratings are broken down into 3 levels: Low: 55 or less Medium: 56–69 High: 70…