Spinning Around the Glycemic Index

The glycemic index of a food is effected by the following:

- the ripeness of a food

- the fiber content of the food

- the fat content of the food

- manner in which food is prepared

- the day to day state of the body

- food combining

- the amount of food eaten

 

Special Notes:

Ripeness of Food - The riper the fruit, the higher the glycemic index of the food.  

Fat, Fiber & the Glycemic Index - When fiber and fat are entered into the composition of the food, both tend to slow absorption and effect the body differently than foods lacking fat and fiber.

Food Combining - When foods are combined, such as milk to cereal, the glycemic index will be much different than if the foods were consumed individually.