Food with high glycemic index are bad for health.Foods with low glycemic index are good for you.A higher glycemic food increases the blood sugar levels very quickly and can cause diabetes and heart related diseases.
How to measure glycemic index of foods?
A value of 55 or less: Low glycemic
A value of 56-69: Medium glycemic( Try to avoid where possible)
A value of 70 and above: High glycemic( Dont buy when you go grocery shopping)
Here is a list of foods that have low glycemic index.
Breads( I am listing breads that have some taste to them)
1.Whole wheat bread:49
2.Rye bread:48
3. Multigrain bread:45
Grains;
Parboiled rice
Oats
Barley
Fruits:
All fruits are low/medium glycemic except water melon and dates.
Vegetables:
Sweet potatoes
Yams
How to measure glycemic index of foods?
A value of 55 or less: Low glycemic
A value of 56-69: Medium glycemic( Try to avoid where possible)
A value of 70 and above: High glycemic( Dont buy when you go grocery shopping)
Here is a list of foods that have low glycemic index.
Breads( I am listing breads that have some taste to them)
1.Whole wheat bread:49
2.Rye bread:48
3. Multigrain bread:45
Grains;
Parboiled rice
Oats
Barley
Fruits:
All fruits are low/medium glycemic except water melon and dates.
Vegetables:
Sweet potatoes
Yams
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