Glycaemic Index (GI) Flashcards

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Define Glycaemic Index

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Measure of how fast and how much a food raises blood glucose levels

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What type of foods delay the onset of hunger and why?

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Low GI such as carbohydrates because they break down slowly during digestion

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Name 3 Low GI foods

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Soya beans
Wholemeal pasta
Lentils

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