Glycemic index

The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that goes from 1 to 100 and allows us to classify foods according to their capacity to raise blood sugar. It indicates how quickly glucose from a food enters the bloodstream.

Above 70, a food is considered to have a high glycemic index. It causes a rapid rise in blood sugar levels and requires more insulin to balance blood sugar.

Below 55, a food is considered to have a low glycemic index. The sugar from a food with a low glycemic index enters the bloodstream more slowly. The energy it delivers arrives slower but is more durable over time.

Between 55 and 70, a food is said to have a medium glycemic index.