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GI - The Facts
The Benefits
 | Weight loss |
| Peak sports performance |
| Blood sugar level control |
| Reduced risk of heart disease |
The GI Factor
The GI factor or glycaemic index, is a
ranking of foods based on their immediate
effects on blood sugar levels.
Low GI Foods
Carbohydrate foods, which break down slowly,
releasing glucose gradually into the bloodstream.
The Low GI Diet
The low GI Diet is a diet based on the consumption of
foods that have a low GI but it still allows you to have
foods with a higher GI in moderation.
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| Lower GI (Under 25) |
| Milk, low-fat, chocolate, with aspartame (24) |
| Yoghurt, low-fat, fruit, with aspartame (14) |
| Diet soft drinks (0) |
| Low GI (Below 55) |
| White rice, boiled (45) |
| Chocolate hazelnut spread (30) |
| Medium GI (56-69) |
| Cream cracker biscuits (65) |
| Cheese Pizza (60) |
| High GI (70+) |
| Sparkling glucose energy drink (95) |
| Baguette, white, plain (95) |
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