The Glycemic Index List and Top Notch Fruits
Posted: Saturday, January 09, 2010
by Jonathan T Edwards
The Flying Haggis
There are a lot of good reasons to choose foods that are low on the glycemic index list. The biggest of these reasons is that by choosing foods that are low on the glycemic index list, you are picking foods that slowly release glucose into your bloodstream. This means you will get to avoid the peaks and valleys of the sugar rush. If much of your diet centers on sugary processed foods, then one of the best moves you can make for your health is to satisfy your sweet tooth in a different way and that way is by selecting healthy fruit.
Citrus on the Glycemic Index List
While much is always made of the Vitamin C content of grapefruits and oranges, it is important to note that they have respectable amounts of other nutrients as well. For example, grapefruits have a variety of B vitamins as well as minerals such as zinc, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. Grapefruits are also a low-calorie pick for anyone on a diet. Why its even safe to state that the grapefruit is famous for being a filling food that is also low calorie. This is part of the reason it's a great choice for anyone wishing to incorporate more foods low on the glycemic index list.
Like the grapefruit, the orange is also a food that is low on the glycemic index list. Oranges are famous for being packed with Vitamin C, but like the grapefruit, oranges are also packed with numerous B Vitamins, such as thiamine, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Surprisingly, oranges also contain a good amount of calcium and other minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus. Both oranges and grapefruits are wonderful picks at the low end of the glycemic index list.
Dried Fruit
A prune is a dried plum, but it's a dried plum that packs a big time nutritional punch. Prunes have a very high ORAC value and that means that they are very good for you. ORAC is acronym for oxygen radical absorbance capacity, and is used as a measurement of the antioxidants contained within a food. As it turns out, prunes are one of the higher foods on the ORAC scale, which means that they can potentially help your body fight off the effects of aging. That's right, a little prune can do all of that.
There are lots of fruits that are simply fantastic for those looking to eat low glycemic index list foods. Grapefruits, oranges and prunes are three good bets as they are available for much of the year, will keep in your refrigerator for a long time, and are readily available.
Get lots more info on the Glycemic Index List and other GI facts at http://the-glycemic-index-guide.com/info/
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Yes, prunes are pretty amazing ... there's actually quite a few papers written on their influence regarding osteoporosis.I would also suggest that you may want to check my web-site and sign up for the free 10-part mini eCourse, "Glycemic Index Secrets". It really is free with no hidden obligations ... and I've had a ton of positive feedback already from people that have started using the free info provided.
thanks Jonathan - I have been doing much GI reading lately and think it is THE answer to blood sugar issues. MArijoI guess I'm supposed in this manner (I'm still figuring this site out?!)Great to hear that someone else has 'got it' ... good luckJonathanThey diagnosed me "glucose intolerant" I want to do a book review soon on a WONDERFUL book something like "The Complete Idiot's Guide to GI Weight Loss.... most fun and helpful book! MarijoOr maybe a book review of ... "Eat Smart, Lose Weight: the Glycemic Index Revealed" by Jonathan Edwards??Are you kidding? Wow! I have the other book and its cookbooks - they state how important it is to get a regular amount of animal protein too as if you try to get it all from beans, rice and etc you will mess up your blood sugar trying to get enough. Anyhow, I do better with animal protein so their book spoke to what my body does... I might just have to take a look at yours too! I don't see where your website is listed?Marijothe- glycemic- index- guideImpressive listing! ThanksIt should also be in my bio infoI guess I'm supposed in this manner (I'm still figuring this site out?!)Great to hear that someone else has 'got it' ... good luckJonathan
Great to hear that someone else has 'got it' ... good luckJonathan
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