The Glycemic Load is an even better method of determining a food's effects on the body as it also considers the portion size of the food eaten along with its Glycemic Index value.

The Glycemic Load of a single serving of food can be calculated by multiplying the amount of the food, in grams, times the Glycemic Index value of the food, and then dividing by 100.

A glycemic load of 20 or more is considered high; a glycemic Load of 10 or less is considered low; and a glycemic Load of 11-19 is considered medium.

It is best to eat foods that have a low glycemic load and avoid all foods that have a high glycemic load. Foods with a medium glycemic load should be eaten in moderation.