Eating on the low side (a follow up to glycemic index on the FB page)

Many of us have been asking where to find low glycemic foods.

First of all - what do "high" glycemic foods do to you?

They raise your blood sugar levels really fast - giving you instant energy ("awesome, but")! What goes up fast - must come down fast. Therefore energy levels will spike and then fall to the floor. Leaving you tired and groggy after your "sugar high" is over. You will also be in search of a new food source because you are going to be hungry again really soon.

Low glycemic foods? They keep your blood sugar levels more stable and do not spike your blood sugar levels as fast. They result in longer lasting energy and an improved feeling of fullness between meals.

The closer the number is to 100, the higher the glycemic index. Stay as close to 0 as possible for sustained energy.

High Glycemic Food:

Cereals -
Kellogg's All Bran 51
Kellogg's Bran Buds 45
Kellogg's Cornflakes 84

Grains -
Basmati Rice 58
Brown Rice 55
Short grain White Rice 72

Fruits -
Apple 38
Banana 55
Cherries 22
Grapefruit 25
Grapes 46
Orange 44
Pear 38
Pineapple 66
Plum 39
Watermelon 103

Vegetables -
Beets 69
Broccoli 10
Cabbage 10
Carrots 49
Corn 55
Green Peas 48
Lettuce 10
Mushrooms 10
Onions 10
Potato (baked) 93 [yikes!]
Red Peppers 10
Sweet Potato 54

Cookies -
Graham Crackers 74
Kavli Crispbread 71
Melba Toast 70
Oatmeal Cookies 55
Rice Cakes 82 [Watch out for the rice cakes, many of us use these as a low cal snack]
Rice Crackers 91

Bagel 72
White Bread 70
Whole Wheat Bread 69
[Not much difference between the two - are you really eating healthier w/ whole wheat?]



For a more complete list take a look at this site where I borrowed some info from. (click here)


Stay Healthy - enjoy the long weekend.

Matt