Definition glycaemic index in British English

glycaemic index noun

[countable] noun

/ɡlaɪˌsiːmɪk ˈɪndeks/

a system for measuring how quickly different foods allow the sugar they contain to spread into the blood. Foods that do this slowly are thought to be better for your health.

Synonyms and related words

abdominal alimentary canal anal

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