My friend, S, advised me to eat more low GI food.
So whats GI?
According to wikipedia, GI stands for glycemic index, which is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels
Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI. Apparently, according to S, I'm supposed to incorporate more low GI food if I wanna lose weight. After doing my homework as instructed, I realise that the body will digest these low GI foods slowly leaving, leaving me feeling full for longer and allowing me to eat less calories without feeling hungry! YAYYS! Adding a low GI food to a meal will lower the glycemic index of the whole meal.
Adding a low GI food to a meal will lower the glycemic index of the whole meal.
I ripped this from the GI webbie
The glycemic index range is as follows:
Low GI = 55 or less
Medium GI = 56 - 69
High GI = 70 or more
Breakfast Cereal
Low GI
All-bran (UK/Aus) 30
All-bran (US) 50
Oat bran 50
Rolled Oats 51
Special K (UK/Aus) 54
Natural Muesli 40
Porridge 58
Medium GI
Bran Buds 58
Mini Wheats 58
Nutrigrain 66
Shredded Wheat 67
Porridge Oats 63
Special K (US) 69
High GI
Cornflakes 80
Sultana Bran 73
Branflakes 74
Coco Pops 77
Puffed Wheat 80
Oats in Honey Bake 77
Team 82
Total 76
Cheerios 74
Rice Krispies 82
Weetabix 74
Staples
Low GI
Wheat Pasta Shapes 54
New Potatoes 54
Meat Ravioli 39
Spaghetti 32
Tortellini (Cheese) 50
Egg Fettuccini 32
Brown Rice 50
Buckwheat 51
White long grain rice 50
Pearled Barley 22
Yam 35
Sweet Potatoes 48
Instant Noodles 47
Wheat tortilla 30
Medium GI
Basmati Rice 58
Couscous 61
Cornmeal 68
Taco Shells 68
Gnocchi 68
Canned Potatoes 61
Chinese (Rice) Vermicelli 58
Baked Potatoes 60
Wild Rice 57
High GI
Instant White Rice 87
Glutinous Rice 86
Short Grain White Rice 83
Tapioca 70
Fresh Mashed Potatoes 73
French Fries 75
Instant Mashed Potatoes 80
Bread
Low GI
Soya and Linseed 36
Wholegrain Pumpernickel 46
Heavy Mixed Grain 45
Whole Wheat 49
Sourdough Rye 48
Sourdough Wheat 54
Medium GI
Croissant 67
Hamburger bun 61
Pita, white 57
Wholemeal Rye 62
High GI
White 71
Bagel 72
French Baguette 95
Snacks & Sweet Foods
Low GI
Slim-Fast meal replacement 27
Snickers Bar (high fat) 41
Nut & Seed Muesli Bar 49
Sponge Cake 46
Nutella 33
Milk Chocolate 42
Hummus 6
Peanuts 13
Walnuts 15
Cashew Nuts 25
Nuts and Raisins 21
Jam 51
Corn Chips 42
Oatmeal Crackers 55
Medium GI
Ryvita 63
Digestives 59
Blueberry muffin 59
Honey 58
High GI
Pretzels 83
Water Crackers 78
Rice cakes 87
Puffed Crispbread 81
Donuts 76
Scones 92
Maple flavoured syrup 68
Legumes (Beans)
Low GI
Kidney Beans (canned) 52
Butter Beans 36
Chick Peas 42
Haricot/Navy Beans 31
Lentils, Red 21
Lentils, Green 30
Pinto Beans 45
Blackeyed Beans 50
Yellow Split Peas 32
Medium GI
Beans in Tomato Sauce 56
Vegetables
Low GI
Frozen Green Peas 39
Frozen Sweet Corn 47
Raw Carrots 16
Boiled Carrots 41
Eggplant/Aubergine 15
Broccoli 10
Cauliflower 15
Cabbage 10
Mushrooms 10
Tomatoes 15
Chillies 10
Lettuce 10
Green Beans 15
Red Peppers 10
Onions 10
Medium GI
Beetroot 64
High GI
Pumkin 75
Parsnips 97
Fruits
Low GI
Cherries 22
Plums 24
Grapefruit 25
Peaches 28
Peach, canned in natural juice 30
Apples 34
Pears 41
Dried Apricots 32
Grapes 43
Coconut 45
Coconut Milk 41
Kiwi Fruit 47
Oranges 40
Strawberries 40
Prunes 29
Medium GI
Mango 60
Sultanas 56
Bananas 58
Raisins 64
Papaya 60
Figs 61
Pineapple 66
High GI
Watermelon 80
Dates 103
Dairy
Low GI
Whole milk 31
Skimmed milk 32
Chocolate milk 42
Sweetened yoghurt 33
Artificially Sweetened Yoghurt 23
Custard 35
Soy Milk 44
Medium GI
Icecream 62
and check out the awesome recipes of low GI foods here!
I so wanna try this!