Comments for Low Glycemic Index Foods

Comment on fruits low on the glycemic index – Books about the Glycemic Index? by db2byl

db2byl — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:26:35 +0000

What you really need to do is see a dietician that specializes in diabetes. She will help you set up a diet that will have fewer calories, will teach you how to count carbs and you won’t have to worry about the glycemic index. She can give you lots of info. Start there and learn to relax. You can’t keep the sugar down if you are stressed.

Comment on fruits low on the glycemic index – Books about the Glycemic Index? by sandesh

sandesh — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:00:11 +0000

GI values can be interpreted intuitively as percentages on an absolute scale and are commonly interpreted as follows:

Classification GI range Examples
Low GI 55 or less most fruit and vegetables (except potatoes), wholegrains, basmati rice, pasta

Medium GI 56 – 69 sucrose, candy bar, croissant, some brown rices

High GI 70 or more corn flakes, baked potato, some white rices (eg. jasmine), white bread

A low GI food will release glucose more slowly and steadily. A high GI food causes a more rapid rise in blood glucose levels and is suitable for energy recovery after endurance exercise or for a person with diabetes experiencing hypoglycemia.

The glycemic effect of foods depends on a number of factors such as the type of starch (amylose vs. amylopectin), physical entrapment of the starch molecules within the food, fat and protein content of the food and organic acids or their salts in the meal — adding vinegar for example, will lower the GI. The presence of fat or soluble dietary fibre can slow the gastric emptying rate thus lowering the GI. Unrefined breads with higher amounts of fiber generally have a lower GI value than white breads.Many brown breads, however, are treated with enzymes to soften the crust, which makes the starch more accessible. This raises the GI, with some brown breads even having GI values over 100.

While adding butter or oil will lower the GI of meal, the GI ranking does not change. That is, with or without additions, there is still a higher blood glucose curve after white bread than after a low GI bread such as pumpernickel.

Comment on fruits low on the glycemic index – Books about the Glycemic Index? by gangadharan_nair

gangadharan_nair — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:27:42 +0000

Please see the web page for more details on Glycemic index and Diabetic diet. You may refer external links in the said web page for more information.

Comment on fruits low on the glycemic index – Books about the Glycemic Index? by kait

kait — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:52:40 +0000

The G. I. Diet by Rick Gallop.
This book has plenty of recipes.

The G. I. Diet Guide to Shopping and Eating Out by Rick Gallop.

Comment on glycemic index diets – Are glycemic index diet and diabetic diet the same? by Tin S

Tin S — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:59:51 +0000

Unfortunately their not the same. Many diabetic cookbooks or their recipes are not good for a diabetic. A glycemic index way of eating is one of the best. The best Glycemic Index on the web is :
http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm It contains a list of 2,480 foods and their index and loads.

So just use the Glycemic Index when you decide what recipes you want. Cross checking will let you know how great your Diabetic cookbook is.

Tin

Comment on glycemic index diets – Are glycemic index diet and diabetic diet the same? by sonj

sonj — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:34:36 +0000

They are not the same, but a low G.I. diet is excellent for anyone, including diabetics.
It stops sugar levels spiking and is very healthy.
It is worth the effort to find one.
Plenty of info on www

Comment on glycemic index diets – Are glycemic index diet and diabetic diet the same? by al d

al d — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:55:04 +0000

there are two books i recommend “the diabetic solution” and “the diabetic diet” both by dr. richard Bernstein. i want from an A1C 7.4 down to 5.7 side note: i’m not on medication.

Comment on glysemic index – What exactly is the glysemic index?? by lv_consultant

lv_consultant — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:55:11 +0000

the glycemic index is basically a list of food items and how fast blood sugar increases when these foods are consumed on an empty stomach with a normal serving size.

http://www.mendosa.com/gi.htm

Comment on foods with low glycemic indexes – why do foods with a low glycemic index (G.I) help you lose weight? by kaayren187

kaayren187 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:01:52 +0000

you end up making healthier food choices and eat less processed garbage in the long run.

Comment on foods with low glycemic indexes – why do foods with a low glycemic index (G.I) help you lose weight? by bubble wrap

bubble wrap — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:43:47 +0000

low glycemic foods are better for you in general, they tend to be whole foods like fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. they are high in fiber and other nutrients which cause them to not spike your blood sugar levels. they can also help you feel more full and therefore not eat as much.