How to Use glycemic index in a Sentence

glycemic index

noun
  • Grapes are a low-calorie, fat-free food with a low glycemic index.
    — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 11 Dec. 2017
  • This means that ripe fruit will raise your blood sugar more than a food with a low glycemic index.
    — Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 June 2023
  • That includes those that are lower on the glycemic index scale.
    — Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • High glycemic index foods cause blood sugar levels to shoot up.
    — Howard Lewine, sun-sentinel.com, 23 Oct. 2019
  • These foods are lower on the glycemic index and will not cause your blood sugar to spike.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Foods with a low glycemic index do not spike blood sugar and insulin levels.
    — Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The glycemic index refers to how the product will affect your blood sugar on its own.
    — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 25 Mar. 2019
  • That gives it a lower glycemic index, great for someone like me with high blood sugar.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 11 Jan. 2018
  • White bread has a high glycemic index, a measure of how much foods raise blood sugar levels.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Its low glycemic index may also help prevent blood sugar spikes.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Lentils Similar to beans, lentils are high in carbs but have a low glycemic index.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
  • The glycemic load of a food is a measure that accounts for both the glycemic index and the serving size.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • Fruits with higher fiber tend to have a lower glycemic index (GI).
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Fruits with higher fiber tend to have a lower glycemic index (GI).
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Brown rice, for example, is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.
    — Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Sourdough may be more blood-sugar-friendly due to its lower glycemic index.
    — Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Both breads can help with blood sugar control, but sourdough has a lower glycemic index.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Foods with a low GI, or glycemic index, score can reduce blood pressure spikes.
    — Laken Brooks, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
  • The glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • White Rice White rice is a high glycemic index food that can raise your blood sugar quickly.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The glycemic index is a reference to how quickly a food is broken down and absorbed.
    — Jamie Pitlick, Quartzy, 3 July 2019
  • Carrot juice is low in calories and high in nutrients while boasting a low glycemic index.
    — Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 12 Mar. 2021
  • The glycemic index reflects how food affects blood sugar levels.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • Whole grain pasta is lower on the glycemic index compared with refined pasta.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • With a glycemic index of 15, chili peppers contain capsaicin.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In this type of diet, foods with a high glycemic index (such as white bread, sweets, fruit juices, and more) are eliminated.
    — Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Some unhealthy foods have a low glycemic index while healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, can have a higher ranking.
    — Devon Baer, baltimoresun.com, 26 Dec. 2017
  • Rye bread has a relatively low glycemic index and glycemic load and may not cause blood sugar spikes like some enriched breads.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • The glycemic index of pineapple is lower than that of watermelon.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • So less of it hits your bloodstream and at a slower rate, which gives it a lower glycemic index, de Juan explains.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 2025

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