What is a healthy glycemic index?

Low GI : 1 to 55. Medium GI : 56 to 69. High GI : 70 and higher.

What glycemic means?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The glycemic response to a food or meal is the effect that food or meal has on blood sugar (glucose) levels after consumption. It is normal for blood glucose and insulin levels to rise after eating and then return again to fasting levels over a short period of time.

Is high glycemic index Good or bad?

Foods with a high GI are not bad foods, but should be eaten in moderation. You may simplify the glycemic index by choosing more whole foods and eating highly processed foods in less frequently or in smaller amounts.

What glycemic index is good for diabetes?

Less than 10 is low; more than 20 is high. For a diet with a lower glycemic load, eat: More whole grains, nuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables without starch, and other foods with a low glycemic index. Fewer foods with a high glycemic index, like potatoes, white rice, and white bread.

What is high glycemic food?

According to the table, the following foods are high in GI:

• white and whole wheat bread.
• white rice.
• breakfast cereals and cereal bars.
• cakes, cookies, and sweet treats.
• potatoes and fries.
• chips and rice crackers.
• fruits such as watermelon and pineapple.
• sweetened dairy products such as fruit yogurts.

Is Rice Low GI?

Low glycemic index (GI of 55 or less): Most fruits and vegetables, beans, minimally processed grains, pasta, low-fat dairy foods, and nuts. Moderate glycemic index (GI 56 to 69): White and sweet potatoes, corn, white rice, couscous, breakfast cereals such as Cream of Wheat and Mini Wheats.

What vegetables are low glycemic?

Low glycemic index foods Vegetables: Peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, lettuce, eggplants. Fruits: Strawberries, apples, pears. Legumes: Chickpeas, beans (dried or boiled), legumes.

What is the glycemic index of jaggery?

84.1
Nutritional values of Sugar, Jaggery and Honey

	Jaggery
Glycemic Index	84.1
Vitamins	Available
Minerals	Available
Health Benefits	Yes

Is banana high in GI?

Bananas are actually low on the GI scale, having a glycemic index value of 51. (Foods with a low GI cause your blood sugar to rise gradually, not quickly, after eating them. GI values less than 55 are considered low.)