| FOOD | Grams Carbs | GI range | Average GI |
| White Potato (medium) | 34 | 56-111 | high 80s |
| Sweet Potato (medium) | 24 | 44-78 | 61 |
| Carrots (1/2 cup) | 6 | 16-92 | 47 |
| Green Peas (1/2 cup) | 11 | 39-54 | 48 |
| Chick Peas (1 cup) | 54 | 31-36 | 34 |
| Soy Beans (1/2 cup) | 13 | 15-20 | 17 |
| Apple (medium) | 19 | 28-44 | 38 |
| Banana (medium) | 27 | 46-70 | 58 |
| White Bread (1 slice) | 14 | 64-83 | 72 |
| Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice) | 12 | 52-87 | 71 |
| Bread w/Cracked Wheat Kernals (1 slice) | 12 | 48-58 | 53 |
| Oatmeal (not instant – 1/2 cup dry) | 27 | 42-75 | 58 |
| White Rice (1 cup long grain) | 45 | 50-64 | 56 |
| Brown Rice (1 cup long grain) | 45 | 66-87 | 77 |
| Pasta (1 cup) | 43 | 40s-60s | 50s |
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February 26, 2016What is the Glycemic Index?
The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement on carbohydrate containing foods and their impact on blood sugar levels
Why is GI Important?
Diets low in glycemic index foods have been associated with a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndromes, stroke, depression, chronic renal disease, the formation of gallstones, uterine fibroids and cancer of the breast, colon, prostate and pancreas.
Taking advantage of these potential health benefits can be as simple as sticking with whole, natural foods that are either low or very low in the GI value
High GI Foods = GI of 70+ (Try to avoid.)
Medium GI = 55 – 69 (use caution.)
Low GI = 0 – 54 (This is your target zone, look for foods with a low GI score)
