Glycemic Index: The Math You Didn't Sign Up For (But Kinda Need to Know) - So Frickin' Mini

Got 10 Minutes? Let's Talk Glycemic IndexDanna wanted to talk about "glucose index." Megan corrected her and then proceeded to geek out for the next 10 minutes—and honestly, it was worth it. If you've ever been confused by the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load, wondered whether carbs are actually the enemy, or just been curious why that afternoon energy crash keeps hitting you like a truck, this one's for you.Megan brings 17 years of diabetes care industry experience to the table, and the two break down what GI actually means, who really needs to pay attention to it, and why eating your bread last (with butter, obviously) is a perfectly valid life strategy.What You'll Learn:The difference between glycemic index and glycemic load—and why it mattersWhy food order and combinations change everythingWho actually needs to think about this (hint: more people than you'd think)What a CGM can reveal that no food app ever willThe visceral fat connection nobody talks about enoughThat's your 10 minutes. Go eat something low-GI. Or don't. But maybe eat the salad first.Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy WebsiteLeave us a VoicemailJoin the So Frickin' Healthy CommunityWatch us on YouTubeConnect with us on SubstackK, love you, byeeeeeChapters:00:00.0 - Mini Episode Kickoff01:20.5 - Glycemic Index Basics03:40.5 - Food Pairing and Swaps05:16.2 - Glycemic Load Explained08:41.8 - CGM and Belly Fat WrapMentioned in this episode:So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network