Glycemic Food Index


Noting the Glycemic Index of foods has been very helpful for me with controlling my blood sugar. Here is a quick chart of The Glycemic Index of various foods taken from the World's Healthiest Food's Website. Visit Glycemic Index Explained for more information. 



Glycemic Index of Foods



Food GroupVery Low GILow GIMedium GIHigh GI
World's Healthiest Foods
Vegetablesasparaguscarrotsbeetspotatoes
avocadoseggplantcorn
beet greensgarlicleeks
bell peppersgreen peassweet potatoes
bok choyonions
broccolisea vegetables
Brussels sproutswinter squash
cabbage
cauliflower
celery
collard greens
cucumbers
fennel (bulb)
green beans
kale
mushrooms, crimini
mustard greens
olives
olive oil
Romaine and other lettuce
spinach
summer squash
Swiss chard
tomatoes
turnip greens
Fruitsapplesapricots
bananascantaloupe
blueberriesfigs
cranberrieskiwifruit
grapefruitpapaya
grapespineapple
lemons/limesraisins
orangeswatermelon
pears
plums
prunes
raspberries
strawberries
Nuts & Seedsflaxseedsalmonds
sesame seedscashews
peanuts
pumpkin seeds
sunflower seeds
walnuts
Beans & Legumessoybeansblack beans
tofudried peas
tempehgarbanzo beans
kidney beans
lentils
lima beans
navy beans
pinto beans
Seafoodcodscallops
salmon
sardines
shrimp
tuna
Meatsbeef, grass-fed
chicken-pasture-raised
lamb, grass-fed
turkey, pasture-raised
Dairycheese, grass-fed
eggs, pasture-raised
cow's milk, grass-fed
yogurt, grass-fed
Grainsbarleymillet
brown rice
buckwheat
oats
quinoa
rye
whole wheat
World's Healthiest Spices and Herbsblack pepper
cayenne & chili pepper
cilantro & coriander seeds
cinnamon
cloves
cumin seeds
dill
ginger
mustard seeds
oregano
parsley
peppermint
rosemary
sage
thyme
turmeric

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