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Glycemic Index
There is a singular measure of carbohydrate
that gives exactly this
information: the glycemic index.
Glycemic index is simply a measure
of a food’s propensity to raise blood
sugar. Avoid high-glycemic-index
foods and you’ll avoid many, if not
most, of the ills associated with diet.
More than a few observers have
pointed out that low-glycemic foods
have limited shelf life and are found
on the perimeter of the grocery
store, whereas high-glycemic foods
have a longer shelf life and are typically
found within the grocery
store’s aisles.
that gives exactly this
information: the glycemic index.
Glycemic index is simply a measure
of a food’s propensity to raise blood
sugar. Avoid high-glycemic-index
foods and you’ll avoid many, if not
most, of the ills associated with diet.
More than a few observers have
pointed out that low-glycemic foods
have limited shelf life and are found
on the perimeter of the grocery
store, whereas high-glycemic foods
have a longer shelf life and are typically
found within the grocery
store’s aisles.
"Bad” Foods | "Good” Foods | ||
High-Gylcemic | Low-Gylcemic | ||
Acorn Squash | Cereal | Water | Apple |
Baked Beans | Cornstarch | Oatmeal | Grapes |
Beets | Croissant | Eggs | Plum |
Black-eyed Peas | Croutons | Protein Powder | Shrimp |
Butternut Squash | Doughnut | Peanut Butter | Mayonnaise |
Cooked Carrots | English Muffin | Tahini | Plain Yogurt |
Corn | Granola | Olives | Deli Meat |
French Fries | Grits | Beef | Ham |
Hubbard Squash | Melba Toast | Cheese | Soy Milk |
Lima Beans | Muffin | Salsa | Spirulina |
Parsnips | Noodles | Black Beans | Tempeh |
Peas | Instant Oatmeal | Kidney Beans | Egg Substitute |
Pinto Beans | Pancake | Ground Turkey | Oil |
Potato | Popcorn | Soy Sausage | Peanuts |
Refried Beans | Rice | Chicken | Swordfish |
Sweet Potato | Rolls | Turkey Sausage | Tuna Steak |
Turnip | Taco Shell | Salmon | Tomato Sauce |
Banana | Tortilla | Turkey | Spinach |
Cranberries | Udon Noodles | Canned Tuna | Carrots |
Dates | Waffle | Canned Chicken | Orange |
Fig | BBQ Sauce | Soy Burgers | Pear |
Guava | Ketchup | Cottage Cheese | Pineapple |
Mango | Cocktail Sauce | Almonds | Brussels Sprouts |
Papaya | Honey | Macadamia Nuts | Eggplant |
Prunes | Jelly | Avocado | Sauerkraut |
Raisins | Sugar | Tofu | Hot Dogs |
Fruit Juice | Maple Syrup | Tomato | Chickpeas |
Vegetable Juice | Teriyaki Sauce | Lettuce | Lamb |
Bagel | Chocolate | Onion | Pork |
Biscuit | Corn Chips | Mushrooms | Dill Pickles |
Bread Crumbs | Ice Cream | Cucumber | Soy Beans |
Bread | Potato Chips | Blueberries | Asparagus |
Steak Sauce | Pretzels | Milk | Cantaloupe |
Bulgur | Saltine Crackers | Broccoli | Strawberries |
Sweet Relish | Molasses | Zucchini | Peach |
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