By Jennifer Lee, DO, MPH
Glycemic Index is one way that we can assess how our bodies are processing the sugars in the foods we eat. A high glycemic index food is like getting sugar at higher bursts like getting lots of water from a water hose. A low glycemic index food is like getting sugar as you can handle it, like taking sips from a sippy cup. For example, a 100-calorie snack can have a low or a high glycemic index, but each snack provides 100 calories. Your body reacts to each 100-calorie snack differently because the speed at […]


