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Why is skim milk higher glycemic than low-fat or whole milk?

April 26, 2017Glycemic low-fat milk skim

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Why is skim milk higher glycemic than low-fat or whole milk?

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Skim milk is a higher glycemic carbohydrate-containing beverage (more quickly converts to sugar) than low fat or whole milk because it lacks dietary fat. Fat acts to blunt blood sugar response after eating a carbohydrate containing meal.