Which foods are low GI and which are high GI?


Low GI foods are foods that are digested and absorbed more slowly and have a slower rise in blood sugar, such as:

● Vegetables: green leafy vegetables, beans, carrots, etc.

● Fruits: apples, pears, citrus, etc.

● Whole grains: whole wheat bread, oats, brown rice, etc.

● Proteins: fish and shrimp, lean meat, eggs, etc.

High GI foods, on the other hand, are foods that are digested and absorbed faster and have a faster rise in blood sugar, such as:

● Candy: chocolate, hard candy, fudge, etc.

● Cereals: white bread, white rice, noodles and other refined grains.

● Starch products: mashed potatoes, fried French fries, lotus root powder, etc.

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