02/07/2020
Glycemic Index (GI) Chart 🍏
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In the previous post on “Eating with the Glycemic Index in Mind”, the use of GI is briefly introduced. For this post, our attention will remain on this topic but will give emphasis on the GI chart of commonly consumed carbohydrates in our diet.
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KEYNOTE:
✔︎The GI ranks food on a scale from one to 100; the higher the GI, the faster and farther blood sugar levels increase after eating the food.
✔︎Food with a GI of 55 or lower are referred to as low-GI food. This includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, regular oatmeal, beans, nuts, and dairy items.
✔︎Food with a GI between 56 and 75 are referred to as having a moderate GI and includes pasta, corn, and white flour products.
✔︎High-GI food has a GI greater than 76 and includes foods with highly processed grains such as cookies, instant oatmeal, and cornflakes, as well as candy.
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Get to know the glycemic index of your food - listed in order of increasing GI levels - by browsing through the following photos.
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📗GREEN indicates LOW GI FOOD
📒YELLOW implies MODERATE GI FOOD
📕RED suggests HIGH GI FOOD
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Reference: McIndoo, H. (2015), The Glycemic Index. Retrieved from: https://www.northwestpharmacy.com/healthperch/glycemic-index