The glycemic response of a food is a measure of the food's
ability to elevate blood sugar. The glycemic response is influenced
by the amount of food you eat, its fiber content, fat content
or amount of added fat, and the way the food is prepared.
Highly glycemic carbohydrates are best consumed during and
after exercise. They enter the bloodstream quickly and are readily
available for fueling exercising muscles.
Low glycemic carbohydrates enter the bloodstream slowly and
are best eaten before exercise. They provide sustained longer-term
energy, and help maintain stable blood sugar levels during extended
exercise periods (greater than one hour).
| Highly
Glycemic Foods |
Moderately
Glycemic Foods |
Low
Glycemic Foods |
Glucose |
100 |
Orange Juice |
57 |
Apple |
36 |
Baked Potato |
85 |
White Rice |
56 |
Pear |
36 |
Corn Flakes |
84 |
Popcorn |
55 |
Skim Milk |
32 |
Cheerios |
74 |
Corn |
55 |
Green Beans |
30 |
Graham Crackers |
74 |
Brown Rice |
55 |
Lentils |
29 |
Honey |
73 |
Sweet Potato |
54 |
Kidney Beans |
27 |
Watermelon |
72 |
(Ripe) Banana |
50 |
Grapefruit |
25 |
White Bread/Bagel |
70-72 |
Orange |
43 |
Barley |
25 |
Table Sugar |
65 |
Apple Juice |
41 |
|
Raisins |
64 |
|
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NOTE: For more information on the
Glycemic Index and how choosing the correct foods may help with
diabetes, please visit the following page posted by Rick
Mendosa. He provides excellent articles on information
specific to diabetics,
a list of links and references where you can find more information,
and a comprehensive list of the glycemic
indices of foods. |
