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Available Carbohydrate
Available carbohydrate is the part of a carbohydrate that can be digested by human enzymes and absorbed directly, providing energy to the body. It does not include dietary fiber which…
G
Glycemic Load
Limitations of GI measurement In the real world, we eat food in portion sizes. Each food type has its own “usual” portion. Glycemic load (GL) is a more realistic measurement…
G
Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI) measures how carbohydrate-containing foods affect your blood sugar level and has the following classification: This measure has proven to give valuable insights between food and health.…
C
Chlorogenic acid
Chlorogenic acid is a phytochemical that is found in high amounts in raw coffee beans and is associated with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Roasting coffee beans significantly reduces the amount…