Low Glycemic  Foods List

THE GESTATIONAL DIABETIC

You can eat low glycemic without having to check each food's glycemic index value. We've recategorized the food groups and laid out a simple guide so you can easily identify low-glycemic foods.

WHAT IS GLYCEMIC INDEX?

Glycemic index (GI) is a number from 0 to 100 assigned to foods based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels.

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LOW GLYCEMIC  FOODS

Identifying low glycemic foods is easy once you understand the basics of 4 key nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber.

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PROTEINS AND FATS

Foods that are considered proteins and fats are low glycemic. They have little to no carbs and are mostly just protein, or fat; neither of which raise blood sugar levels.

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CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates directly raise blood sugar. They are found in some dairy and all plant-based foods

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FIBER

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate, but it's not digested. Not only is it indigestible, but it helps blood sugar levels by slowing the digestion of carbs.

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CONCLUSION

Low glycemic foods are well-balanced in macro-nutrients and have few carbs. 

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