"Glycemic Index"


Foods with a Low Glycemic Index - Less than 50
Fruits: apples, apple juice, apricots, cherries, dates, grapes, grapefruit, oranges, peaches.
Vegetables: cabbage, lettuce, beans, peas, mushrooms.
Dairy Products: milk, yogurt, english cream.
Bread, Cereal & Pasta: converted rice, fettuccine, spaghetti, vermicelli, noodles, bran cereals, apple and banana muffins.
Others: peanuts.

Foods with a Moderate Glycemic Index - Between 50 and 75
Fruits: bananas, pineapple, kiwi, mango, juices.
Vegetables: cooked carrots, canned corn and beets, pork beans, peas.
Dairy Products: ice cream.
Bread, Cereal & Pasta: bagels, brown rice, cakes, crescent rolls, natural muesli,oatmeal, sourdough bread, mashed boiled potatoes,white bread, 100% whole wheat bread.
Others: chips, honey, pop corn, cheese, pizza, soft drinks, sucrose.

Foods with a High Glycemic Index - Over 75
Fruits: none
Vegetables: french fries, instant mashed potatoes.
Dairy Products: none
Bread, Cereal & Pasta: all sweetened cereals, wheat bran, instant rice, vanilla waffles.
Others: pretzels.


Carbohydrates that have a low glycemic index will result in a gradual, weak release of glucose in the blood that stabilizes glycemia. In turn, blood sugar will be constantly available to the brain.

Carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index will result in a high level of blood sugar. This creates a high insulin level that will decrease glycemia resulting in the brain’s constant need for glucose.

Eating three meals a day that stabilizes your blood glucose level will feed your brain properly, energize your nerve cells, and allow you to enjoy astounding changes in yourself and your lifestyle!*

 

 

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