WHAT ARE LOW- GI FOODS?
Choosing to eat low glycemic index (GI) foods/meals rather than high-GI options can help manage your blood glucose levels (BGLs). Low-GI foods break down slowly in the body and release glucose into the blood at a slower and steadier rate than high-GI foods. This helps avoid spikes in your BGLs and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.
LOW-GI FOOD
Starchy vegetables: Orange sweet potato, chickpeas, lentils, red kidney beans
Fruits: Apples, oranges, plums, peaches, pears
Wholegrains: Barley, rye, quinoa, rolled oats and grainy breads
HIGH-GI FOODS
Starchy vegetables: Potato (baked, mashed), broad beans
Fruits: Lychees, watermelon, rockmelon
White & processed grains: Rice, quick oats, tapioca, breakfast cereals such as rice bubbles, cornflakes, white bread
SECOND DESSERT
Toast 1 slice fruit bread or gluten-free…
