Foods With Low Glycemic Index - A List Of The Top 10 Foods Which Has The Lowest Glycemia Content

2009-02-20 Word Count: 321 Category: Nutrition

What is the definition of glycemic index (GI)? It is a system which is numeric on how quick a carbohydrate rises in the circulation of the blood sugar. It is in here where the higher its number, there is a greater sugar blood response. Foods with low glycemic index will cause a short rise, while foods with high ones will generate a enormous increase.

This shall give us knowledge of foods that lift our blood glucose highest and fastest. The Top 10 list of foods with low glycemic index is as follows with their corresponding level :

1. Yogurt low-fat (sweetened) 14
2. Peanuts 15
3. Asparagus 15
4. Broccoli 15
5. Cauliflower 15
6. Celery 15
7. Cucumber 15
8. Eggplant 15
9. Green beans 15
10. Lettuce 15

Some foods with low glycemic index also include the following: Low-fat yogurt sweetened artificially15, Peppers all varieties 15, Snow peas 15, Spinach 15, Young summer squash 15, Tomatoes 15, Zucchini 15, Soya beans boiled 16, Cherries 22, Peas dried 22, Milk chocolate 24, Pearl barley 25, Grapefruit 25, Milk whole 27, Spaghetti protein enriched 27, Kidney beans boiled 29, Lentils green boiled 29, Soya milk 30, Apricots (dried) 31, Milk Fat-free 32, Milk skimmed 32, and Fettuccine 32.

The numbers on the side shall indicate that if the food is below 20, it does not raise the blood sugar at all. Meaning to say it is safe for diabetics to eat the foods with low index - like with below 20.

These lists of foods will help the people especially the diabetics as to what food best suit their lifestyle in order to stay healthy. It is our responsibility to be aware, and do research as to what are the other foods with low glycemic index and stick with the plan.

Now you want to have more energy, be Healthier, look Younger, lose weight, and cleanse your body, right?