Jonathan T Edwards

Glycemic Index Foods List



Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011

by Jonathan T Edwards
The Flying Haggis

The glycemic index foods list gives you information on which foods can increase the glucose level in the body at the fastest rate. The human body is unable to process food that contains a large amount of glucose. It is dangerous to eat food that contains a high amount of sugar because it can raise your sugar level quickly. You have a tendency to develop illness such as diabetes, and heart disease. Pure sugar has an index value of 100. Food that has a score of 96 on the glycemic index food list is as harmful for the health as pure refined sugar. If you want to maintain good health, you need to eat food that has an index score of 50 and lesser. When you eat food with low index values, the sugar level in the blood won't increase at all.

In the glycemic index foods list, you will find food in all categories including vegetables, fruits, legumes, dairy products, meat, confectionaries, and snacks. Every food is assigned with an index rating. Foods with high index value contain a lot of carbohydrates and refined sugar. Carbohydrate is an essential nutrient for the brain and muscles. Bad carbohydrates can be harmful to the health. The type of carbohydrate that should be included in your meal is the complex carbohydrate. Simple carbohydrate is a bad carbohydrate because it can raise the sugar level in the body quickly. Simple carbohydrate can be broken down easily by the body. As a result, the glucose level will increase at a faster rate. Some food contains simple carbohydrates but they are good for health. Simple carbohydrate is common in processed foods such as soft drinks, cakes, cookies and etc.

Foods that have a low score on the glycemic index foods list are usually made up of complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are healthier because they are rich in fibers, zinc and vitamins. Vitamin E is prevalent in foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates. If you have been looking for a way to reduce your body weight, the GI diet is the best option. A glycemic diet plan offers food menus that are composed of low and medium score in the glycemic index foods list. It is wise to limit the intake of food that has a value of above 70 on the glycemic index foods list. Examples of foods that have high glycemic value include white rice, bagel, baguette, white bread, cakes, and processed food. You can replace unhealthy food with healthier alternatives. For example, instead of eating refined sugar, you can use brown sugar.
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