E73 - Should We Care About the Glycaemic Index?

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly a food causes our blood sugar levels to rise but is it something we actually need to worry about? 

Based on the provided transcript and focusing on the main points for creating concise timestamps, here's a simplified version:

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:02) - Relevance of Glycemic Index

(2:23) - Impact on Body Composition

(4:37) - Individual Variability & Factors Affecting GI 

(6:50) - Misconceptions About Low GI Foods

(7:41) - Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load

(11:34) - Summary

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