Carbohydrates
Glycemic Index: What It Measures and What It Doesn't
Glycemic index explained: what it actually measures, why glycemic load matters more, and what the evidence shows for blood sugar and weight.
IntermediateGlycemic Load vs Glycemic Index: Why GI Alone Can Be Misleading
Watermelon has a glycemic index of 72 but a glycemic load of only 5 per serving. GL accounts for actual carb content per portion. Here's why this matters.
IntermediateHow Carbohydrate Metabolism Works: From First Bite to Fuel
How carbohydrate digestion and metabolism works: amylase, GLUT transporters, glycolysis, glycogen storage, and when excess carbs become body fat.
IntermediateMaltodextrin: The Refined Starch With a Surprisingly High Glycemic Index
What is maltodextrin in food? Its glycemic index of 85-105, why it's in protein powders and 'healthy' snacks, and gut microbiome concerns
IntermediateRice Nutrition: White vs Brown, Glycemic Context, and Meal Design
Rice can fit healthy diets in multiple forms. The practical lever is meal design, not purity rules.
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