Glycaemic Index (GI)

Question 1

Define Glycaemic Index

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Name 3 Low GI foods

Answer 3

Soya beans
Wholemeal pasta
Lentils