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The carbohydrates in the food we consume breaks down during digestion, releasing sugar (glucose) in the blood stream. This establishes the fact that the amount of carbohydrates in the foods we eat, determines the amount of blood sugar in the body. In 1981, Dr. David Jenkins and Thomas Wolever of the University of Toronto invented the glycemic index. The glycemic index measures the amount of in the foods, and classifies them as the following glycemic index chart;
Low GI ranging 55 and below
Medium GI ranging between 56-69
High GI ranging 70 and above Of all the three classifications, a low or GI diet, with a combination of small quantity of medium GI foods, is considered as healthy.

Glycemic Index Food Chart

The following chart contains the glycemic index for different food groups. The chart is useful in planning the amount of carbohydrates in our daily diet.

Glycemic Index of Fruits

List Classification Glycemic Index

Low 38

Apricots Medium 57

Pears Low 38

Low 38

Low 46

Mangoes Medium 56

Medium 66

Raisins Medium 64

Peaches Low 42

Low 54

Plums Low 39

Grapefruit Low 25

Cherries Low 25

Low 52

Papaya Medium 58

Watermelon High 72
Glycemic Index of Vegetables

List Classification Glycemic Index

Low 10

Corn Low 55

Green peas Low 48

Pumpkin High 75

Mushroom Low 10

Yam Low 51

Sweet potato Low 54

Low 10

Low 49

Low 10

Beets Medium 69

Parsnip High 97

Lettuce Low 10

Red peppers Low 10

Potato, baked High 93

Low 15
Glycemic Index of Pasta

List Classification Glycemic Index

Spaghetti Low 41

Rice pasta High 92

Rice vermicelli Medium 58

Linguine Low 46

Macaroni Low 47

Fettuccini Low 32

Ravioli, meat filled Low 39

Macaroni cheese Medium 64

Capellini Low 45
Glycemic Index of Dairy Products

List Classification Glycemic Index

, whole Low 27

Milk, fat free Low 32

Milk, skimmed Low 32

Yogurt low fat Low 14

Ice-cream, whole Medium 61

Ice-cream, low fat Low 50

Soy milk Low 31
Glycemic Index of Cereals and Grains

List Classification Glycemic Index

Barley Low 25

Millet High 71

Bulgar Low 48

Low 48

Basmati rice Medium 58

Couscous Medium 68

Cornmeal Medium 68

Buckwheat Low 54

Taco shells Medium 68

Muesli Medium 56
Glycemic Index of Beans

List Classification Glycemic Index

Lima beans Low 32

Red kidney beans Low 27

White beans Low 32

Black-eyed beans Low 41

Broad beans High 79

Pinto beans Low 39

Soybeans Low 18

Baked beans, tinned Low 48
Glycemic Index of Sugar

List Classification Glycemic Index

Fructose Low 53

Medium 58

Lactose Low 46

Maltose High 105

Glucose High 100
All foods, raw, cooked, or preserved can be classified under the glycemic index chart. A combination of low and medium GI diets will reduce blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. It is mainly known to help diabetics bring under control and reduce sensitivity and dependability upon insulin. More than anything, like all good diets, a GI diet too helps one lead a healthier life.
[http://www.diabeticfoodslist.com diabetic diet food list]

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