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Cooking Method and Glycemic Index

Cooking methods significantly alter food GI, with higher temperatures and longer durations typically increasing glycemic impact.

Definition

The impact of different cooking methods on the glycemic index of foods, where the degree of heat application and cooking duration alter carbohydrate structure and digestibility. Cooking generally increases GI by making starches more accessible to digestive enzymes.

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