Top 20 Food Items With High GI
The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates in food raise blood sugar levels. Foods with a high GI value are rapidly digested and absorbed, causing a more significant spike in blood sugar. Here are 20 food items with a high GI:
- White bread
- White rice
- Cornflakes
- Rice cakes
- Watermelon
- Dates
- Baked potatoes
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Pretzels
- Rice crackers
- Pineapple
- Popcorn
- French fries
- Bagels
- Doughnuts
- Raisins
- Sweetened breakfast cereals
- Croissants
- Soda (soft drinks)
- Cakes and pastries
It’s important to note that consuming foods with a high GI can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, which may not be ideal for people with diabetes or those looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Choosing low-GI foods or pairing high-GI foods with protein, fiber, or healthy fats can help mitigate their impact on blood sugar levels.
The following items Should be avoided as they are refined and have a high GI:
1. Bread
2. Naan
3. Kulcha
4. Maida/Refined flour/ White flour/ All purpose flour
5. French fries
6. Bagels
7. Donuts
8. Cornflakes
9. Choco flakes
10. Khari
11. Toast
12. Pasta
13. Burger
14. Pizza
15. Instant noodles
16. Chips (Lay’s, Kurkure, haldi ram’s, or any packaged food items)
17. Biscuits (Even the healthiest of biscuits)
18. Cake/ Pastries/ Cupcakes / Pancakes / Waffles
19. Fruit jams
20. Ketchup
June 1, 2023
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