Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load: The Speedometer and Odometer of Your Blood Sugar

01/07/2025 5 min
Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load: The Speedometer and Odometer of Your Blood Sugar

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Share your thoughtsConfused about Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL)? You’re not alone! In this zippy, science-backed episode, Meera and Ashok break down the difference between GI and GL using a fun car analogy—think of GI as your blood sugar’s speedometer and GL as the odometer. Discover why both matter for diabetics, pre-diabetics, and anyone who wants steady energy and better health. With juicy examples like watermelon and dates, you’ll learn how to calculate GL in plain English and math, and get practical tips for smarter eating. Tune in and find out how to pay the farmer, not the pharmacy—one delicious, informed choice at a time!Thanks for tuning in to "Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy"! Hosted by Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Stay Connected #PayTheFarmerNotThePharmacy #PlantBasedWellness #NaturalFood #AffordableWellness #GutHealth #ImmunityBoost #NutritionTips #CSAW (Centre for the Spread of Affordable Wellness) #Meeravasudevan#Ashokvasudevanhttps://umaglobalfoods.com/ https://csaw.co https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/pay-the-farmer-not-the-pharmacy/id1512934794 https://open.spotify.com/show/34nzNQQ62O8tygMaut2h8V