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Glycemic Index


The Glycemic Index rates how fast carbohydrates break down into glucose and increase blood sugar levels.  Foods are listed on a scale from Low to Very High.  A Very High listing means blood sugar will rise rapidly.  Table sugar (sucrose) has a Very High listing.  To maintain stable blood sugar levels you should try to use Low to Medium glycemic carbohydrates.

 
Fruits and Vegetables
 Starches
 
Very High
Medium
Very High
Medium
-none
-Cantaloupe
-Refined Sugar
-Oatmeal
 
-Grapes
-Cereal (Corn,
    Raisin Bran)
-Pasta
High
-Orange
-Peas
-Banana
-Orange Juice
-Rice Cakes
-Pita Bread
-Raisins
-Peach
 
-Pinto Beans
-Beets
-Pineapple
 
-Rye Bread
 
-Watermelon
  
-Yam
 
 
High
  
Low
-Bagel
Low
-Apple
-Green Beans
-Bread (Whole Grain)
-Lentils
-Apricot
-Green Pepper
-Carrots
  
-Asparagus
-Lettuce
-Corn
  
-Broccoli
-Mushrooms
-Kidney Beans
  
-Brussel Sprouts
-Onions
-Muffin (Bran)
  
-Cauliflower
-Plums
-Potato
  
-Celery
-Spinach
-Pretzels
  
-Cherries
-Strawberries
-Rice
  
-Cucumber
-Tomato
-Tortilla
  
-Grapefruit
-Zucchini
-Granola
  


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