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Explain the Glycemic index and how it impacts the digestion of carbohydrates within the human body

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The GI system compares all foods to pure glucose (or white bread), which causes a rapid spike in blood glucose levels and has a Glycemic Index value of 100. High-glycemic foods digest and absorb into the bloodstream quickly, which causes large, rapid changes in blood sugar levels.
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