glycaemic index

glycaemic index
UK [ɡlaɪˌsiːmɪk ˈɪndeks] / US [ɡlaɪˌsɪmɪk ˈɪndeks] noun [countable]
Word forms "glycaemic index":
singular glycaemic index plural glycaemic indexes
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.

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