glycemic index

noun

1. a system that ranks foods by the speeds at which their carbohydrates are converted into glucose in the body; a measure of the effects of foods on blood-sugar levels.

glycemic index

/ glī-sē′mĭk /

1. A numerical index given to a carbohydrate-rich food that is based on the average increase in blood glucose levels occurring after the food is eaten.

Example Sentences

“Just keep a healthy low glycemic index diet, in general,” says Gohara.

From Popular-Science

Its selling points were the product’s extremely low glycemic index and its ability to be manufactured from waste plant fibers, which means that it ultimately can be produced at a lower cost, according to Senkut.

From TechCrunch