Glycaemic Index-A Few Facts

Earlier, it was believed that starchy foods produce lower glycaemic responses than simple sugars and on that basis, it was recommended to restrict simple sugars in the diabetic diet. But soon it was realised that glycaemic response of a starchy food like potato is much higher than simple sugar like fructose. In the last few years, there has been a great deal of interest in glycaemic Index (GI) concept.