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Know Your Food: The Meaning of Low GI

The term, Low GI (Glycaemic Index) refers to foods containing carbohydrates and the affect they have on blood glucose levels after they have been eaten. The index measures how fast a carbohydrate will take to trigger and raise your blood sugar levels and that in turn determines your waistline. As a rule of thumb, the more processed and refined the carbohydrate is, the higher the GI. Products like white bread being a prime example and a definite NO NO!