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1 medium carrot 71 8 6
1 cup watermelon 72 11 8
1 cup pasta 41 39 16
1 cup brown rice 55 44 24
12-oz soda 68 37 25
Both the glycemic index, and perhaps more importantly, the glycemic load
can help you determine how any carbohydrate food can help you maintain
weight and/or boost performance.
Supplements
Some supplements are designed to use the glycemic index to maximize
carbohydrate absorption like carb products. Others like AMINO-GRO®
and PRE-GRO™ MAX, CREATINE A5X™ and 100% BIO-ACTIVE
WHEY™ are low or zero sugar formulas are designed to have minimal effect
on the glycemic index so as to not affect your blood sugar levels before or
during your workout.

