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What is the GI system?

By The Nutritarian Posted in Things to do , Better Carb Cookbook, Factors that effect the GI system, glycemic load, Good Carb, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, low GI foods, Michael Pollan, Things to do, what is the GI system | No Comments »

Quick answer: GI stands for glycemic index and it determines the rate at which a carbohydrate is digested and released into your blood. Source: In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan, 2008. GI Ratings: Low (55 and under) Medium (56-69) High (70 and above) The glycemic index of food rates carbohydrate’s effect […]

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