Glycemic Index Explained: What It Means for Your Skin

What is the Glycemic Index?

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly foods raise blood sugar levels on a scale of 0-100.

**Low GI (0-55):** Slow, steady energy release

**Medium GI (56-69):** Moderate blood sugar impact

**High GI (70+):** Rapid blood sugar spikes

High GI foods cause:

Rapid insulin spikes

Increased inflammation

Excess oil production

Hormonal imbalances

Studies show that low-GI diets can reduce acne by up to 50%.

| Instead of... | Try... | GI Difference |

|--------------|--------|---------------|

| White rice | Quinoa | 73 → 53 |

| White bread | Whole grain | 75 → 51 |

| Potato | Sweet potato | 78 → 54 |

| Cornflakes | Oatmeal | 81 → 55 |

Pair carbs with protein

Add healthy fats to meals

Choose whole foods over processed

Include fiber-rich vegetables

Sukali's AI scanner calculates the glycemic impact of any meal. Just take a photo and get instant feedback on how your food choices affect your skin.