Fitness: Glycemic Index (GI)

What is the Glycemic Index?

The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of foods on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating.

Pure glucose has a ranking of 100 on the glycemic index

Foods that rank as "HIGH"

ice cream
croissants
raisins and other
dried fruit
bananas
carrots
watermelon

Foods that rank as "MODERATE" in glycemic index (45-60)

pasta
baked beans
green peas
sweet potatoes
orange juice
blueberries
rice.

Foods that rank as "LOW" in glycemic index foods (under 45)

cruciferous vegetables
high-fiber
low-sugar cereals
low-fat unsweetened plain yogurt
grapefruit
apples
tomatoes