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What Is the Glycemic Index of Basmati Rice?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dr. Peter Nickless

The glycemic index is a measure of how your body handles sugar. Foods are given a score as to how they compare to glucose. Glucose has a score of 100. High-glycemic foods, such as white bread, will have a score of 70 and above. Medium-glycemic foods, such as raisins, will have a score of 56-69.

Dr. Peter Nickless has been a chiropractor and Nutritional Counselor for 13 years specializing in sports nutrition and sport related injuries. He received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, a Master's degree in human nutrition and has a Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS designation. In addition to clinical experience, Dr. Nickless has been an educator and administrator at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the past five years.