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A glycemic index food list is a must for anyone who is starting a gi diet. This type of a list will tell you what foods have a low glycemic index value and which ones are high. The glycemic index is a way to rank foods that contain carbohydrates based on the effect it has on your blood sugar. A high glycemic index food will cause a spike in blood sugar resulting in your hunger returning quicker than a low glycemic index food which causes a gradual rise in blood sugar and the feeling of being full longer.
Of course, no one eats just one type of food at a meal, so the key to feeling full longer with the glycemic index is to make sure you eat some low glycemic index foods along with your high glycemic index foods at each meal. The lower the index, and the more of them in comparison to the rest of the meal, the better off you will be. For more info on how to mix and match your foods check out our article on combining foods for the Gi Index Diet.
How Low Is Low?
Glycemic Index List Of Foods
Fruits
Low Glycemic Index Fruits
Medium Glycemic Index Fruits
High Glycemic Index Fruits
More glycemic index values of fruit
Vegetables Low Glycemic Index Vegetables
Medium Glycemic Index Vegetables
High Glycemic Index Vegetables
More glycemic index values of vegetables
Cereals & Grains Low GI Cereal
Medium GI Cereal
High GI Cereal
Breads
Low GI Breads
Medium GI Breads
High GI Breads
Pasta
Low GI Pastas
Medium GI Pastas
High GI Pastas
Beans Low GI Beans
High GI Beans Nuts Nuts have a low glycemic index but are high in fat. It’s the good kind of fat, though and they do contain other elements that are good for you so eat them, but sparingly. Try to eat raw nuts if you can and avoid anything that is cooked in oil or has salt added.
Desserts and Snacks
Interestingly enough, sugar actually does not have a high glycemic index. Most desserts, however are void of nutrition so they should be eaten sparingly.
Low GI Desserts / Snacks
Medium GI Desserts / Snacks
High GI Desserts / Snacks
Dairy Prodcuts Low GI Dairy Products
Medium GI Dairy Products
High GI Dairy Products
Note:Foods like meat, fish and eggs are protein based and have minimal effect on your blood sugar levels, and are not included in the glycemic index list. Eat them sparingly to follow a heart healthy low fat diet regime See Also: Low Gi Diet Vs Low Carb Diet
Combining Foods For The GI Index Diet
Table of Glycemic Index Values For Fruit
Table of Glycemic Index Values For Vegetables
Foods Low In Glycemic Index Values
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