I feel GI is useless, since it does not take quantity into account. GL is
the way to go, but if you look at it, they make assumptions on quantity to
determine a GL. Thus, even using GL numbers, the actual quantity is going
to change the actual load. IMHO: The bottom line is that if the total net
carbs are low, then the effective GL is low.
I just count net carbs, and I don't worry about the rest....
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Quoted message said:Hi, I have a question about the glycemic index and load. I have
purchased the book "Glycemic Revolution" and have read most of it, but
I am confused about what to use -- the GI or GL.At first the GI seemed the easiest to use, but then I read about how
even if a food has a high GI, if it has low carb count, then it has a
small impact on our insulin levels.Therefore, to me, the GL seems to be the way to go. Now, am I supposed
to choose low GL foods with moderate-to-high carbohydrate count (and a
low GI), or a food that has low carbs and a low GL?