ACCOUNTING FOR LIFE SAVING NUMBERS 2: Optimizing your foods’ Glycemic Index

Numbers in these posts are for heads-up information only and should not be used as substitute for regular check-ups and competent medical advice.

The Glycemic Index (GI), a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels, uses glucose as the reference food with an assigned value of 100 (the higher the GI, the greater danger of high blood sugar levels).

The Glycemic Index tells you to include in your diet: fruits & vegetables (except potatoes & watermelon), whole grain & stone-ground breads, pasta & noodles, vinegar in your salads.

The Glycemic Index can help in managing your diet with regard to the prevention of diabetes, weight control, reduction of cholesterol and prevention of heart disease, the optimum use of carbohydrates for energy & physical endurance.

info from http://www.glycemicindex.com/ and http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/estimates07.htm#1
graphics by Ren Garcia