🩺 Glycemic Index: The Hidden Pulse of Your Plate

Not all carbs are created equal. Some give you slow-burning fuel, others light a match and vanish. That’s where the Glycemic Index (GI) comes in—a simple way to measure how fast a food spikes your blood sugar.

💡 Low GI = slow, steady energy

💥 High GI = quick spike, quick crash

Why does this matter? Because blood sugar rollercoasters can lead to cravings, fatigue, inflammation, and chronic conditions over time. Choosing low-GI foods helps stabilize energy, support metabolic health, and reduce disease risk.

🧠 Food Is Medicine means using nutrition to heal, not harm—and the GI is one of our best tools for that.

🔄 Easy Swaps to Lower the Spike:

- Swap white bread for sprouted grain or rye

- Trade instant oats for steel-cut oats

- Choose lentils or chickpeas over white rice

- Pick apples or berries instead of watermelon

- Go for Greek yogurt instead of sugary cereal

🎯 Bonus tip: Cooking methods matter! Al dente pasta has a lower GI than soft-cooked. Pairing carbs with fiber, fat, or protein also slows absorption.

🔥 Your Turn!

Drop one high-GI food you’ve swapped for a lower-GI option—and tell us how it made you feel. Energy boost? Fewer cravings? Better focus? Let’s learn from each other.

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