Low Glycemic Index Foods List

Here we have uploaded the Low Glycemic Index Foods List PDF to help you. A low glycemic index (GI) refers to a GI value of 55 or less. Low-GI foods include most fruits and vegetables, whole or minimally processed grains, beans, pasta, low-fat dairy products, and nuts. Here we have also uploaded the Low Glycemic Index Foods List PDF in English language.
Foods with a GI of 56 to 69 come under the category of moderate-GI foods. They include potatoes, white rice, corn, couscous and breakfast cereals such as Mini-Wheats and Cream of Wheat.
High GI means a GI of 70 or more. Foods with high GI include white bread, cakes, doughnuts, cookies, rice cakes, most crackers, bagels, croissants and most packaged breakfast cereals.

Low Glycemic Index Foods List PDF

Some of the common low-glycemic foods are as follows
Most Vegetables

  • Green peas
  • Onions
  • Lettuce
  • Cabbage
  • Leafy greens such as spinach, collards, kale, and beet
  • Green beans
  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Bok choy
  • Artichokes
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Eggplant
  • Peppers including bell peppers and jalapeno
  • Zucchini
  • Crookneck squash
  • Snow peas
  • Mushrooms

Certain Fruits

  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Plum
  • Avocado
  • Olives
  • Dried apricots
  • Unripe banana
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries
  • Oranges
  • Cherries
  • Coconut
  • Grapefruit
  • Cranberries
  • Blueberries

Whole or Minimally Processed Grains

  • Barley
  • Whole wheat
  • Oat bran and rice bran cereals
  • Whole-grain pasta
  • Whole-grain pumpernickel bread
  • Sourdough bread
  • Wheat tortilla

Dairy and Dairy-Substitute Products

  • Plain yogurt
  • Cheese
  • Cottage cheese
  • Milk
  • Soy milk and yogurt

Miscellaneous

  • Nuts and nut butter
  • Seeds such as pumpkin, chia, sunflower and flax seeds
  • Poultry such as chicken and turkey
  • Eggs and egg whites
  • Fish and shellfish
  • Meat such as beef and pork
  • Oils such as extra virgin olive oil and canola oil
  • Fats such as lard, shortening and butter
  • Mayonnaise

Here you can download the Low Glycemic Index Foods List PDF in English language by click on the link given below.

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