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    Glycemic index (GI) Measures how a food affects blood glucose levels Three levels of the GI include: high, medium, and low. Using GI to plan meals involves choosing medium or low GI foods or combining high GI foods with low GI to balance blood glucose levels.

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    Glycemic index (GI) Measures how a food affects blood glucose levels Three levels of the GI include: high, medium, and low. Using GI to plan meals involves choosing medium or low GI foods or combining high GI foods with low GI to balance blood glucose levels.

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    The Glycemic Index (GI)

    • Used in addition to carbohydrate counting to


    “fine tune” blood glucose management
    • Measures how a food affects blood glucose levels
    • Three levels of the GI include: high, medium, and
    low
    • Using GI to plan meals involves choosing medium
    or low GI foods or combining high GI foods with
    low GI foods to balance blood glucose levels
    • Foods are ranked based on how they compare to
    a reference food, such as white bread or glucose

    Copyright © 2010 by BLB Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved.


    High Glycemic Index (>70)
    • Baked potato
    • French fries
    • Rice cakes
    • Bagels
    • Graham crackers
    • Refined cereal products
    • Sugar-sweetened beverages
    • Jelly beans
    • Candy bars
    • Couscous
    • Cranberry juice cocktail
    • White basmati rice
    • White-flour pasta

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    Medium Glycemic Index (56-69)
    • Orange juice
    • Popcorn
    • Corn
    • Sweet potato
    • Peas
    • Brown/white rice
    • Oatmeal
    • Bulgur
    • Whole grain breads
    • Whole grain pasta
    • No-sugar added fruit
    juices
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    Low Glycemic Index (<55)
    • High-fiber fruits and
    vegetables (apple, pear,
    green beans, apricots)
    • Milk
    • Yogurt
    • Legumes (chick peas,
    kidney beans, black
    beans, lentils, pinto
    beans

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