It was originally made for doctors and patients; it won't do much good for you, and further it will confuse you, if you don't understand the number.
Once you learn this chart it will help you and your health for a lifetime.
Numbers: High, low and in Between The numbers range from 0 to 100 which correlate to the food that is listed in the chart.
The numbers indicate how to keep your blood sugar level throughout the day.
A number 92 will bring your blood sugar level high quickly by digesting the food item quickly.
The lower the number indicated suggests your food items digest more slowly, that it alters the sugar level slowly.
It is much healthier to your body if you are diabetic patient to maintain stable median blood sugar levels.
The number less than 55 is considered as low, 55-70 is middle and above 70 is high.
Each food index chart is a little different from one another but they all work on the same principle.
Most of the charts list food items based on their index value last the result of this means items are listed on food group or food types, then index number.
Why some food items are ranked low? Possible confusion resides in the valuation of the glycemic index foods having counter intuitive representations.
One example is on some charts a Snickers bar ranks at 40 but bagel ranks at 70 thus giving you the impression a candy bay is healthier.
Not So.
This is because, Snickers bar have peanuts which has slow digestion rate because of presence of protein in them.
This is precisely how the glycemic index works and once understood food choices become easier.
An easy fix for the food which ranks higher on the chart is it should be eaten with protein.
Once you have a better understanding of food items index value and how proteins work this chart becomes less confusing.
How will this guide help you succeed? Well you say "I'm not diabetic", no matter, this chart is helpful for all to live a longer and healthy life.
If you don't get it all just yet, don't worry, try to eat foods with this new deeper understanding of sugar values.
Then little by little you should be able to learn the correct method by experience and application in your daily diet.
Once you learn this chart it will help you and your health for a lifetime.
Numbers: High, low and in Between The numbers range from 0 to 100 which correlate to the food that is listed in the chart.
The numbers indicate how to keep your blood sugar level throughout the day.
A number 92 will bring your blood sugar level high quickly by digesting the food item quickly.
The lower the number indicated suggests your food items digest more slowly, that it alters the sugar level slowly.
It is much healthier to your body if you are diabetic patient to maintain stable median blood sugar levels.
The number less than 55 is considered as low, 55-70 is middle and above 70 is high.
Each food index chart is a little different from one another but they all work on the same principle.
Most of the charts list food items based on their index value last the result of this means items are listed on food group or food types, then index number.
Why some food items are ranked low? Possible confusion resides in the valuation of the glycemic index foods having counter intuitive representations.
One example is on some charts a Snickers bar ranks at 40 but bagel ranks at 70 thus giving you the impression a candy bay is healthier.
Not So.
This is because, Snickers bar have peanuts which has slow digestion rate because of presence of protein in them.
This is precisely how the glycemic index works and once understood food choices become easier.
An easy fix for the food which ranks higher on the chart is it should be eaten with protein.
Once you have a better understanding of food items index value and how proteins work this chart becomes less confusing.
How will this guide help you succeed? Well you say "I'm not diabetic", no matter, this chart is helpful for all to live a longer and healthy life.
If you don't get it all just yet, don't worry, try to eat foods with this new deeper understanding of sugar values.
Then little by little you should be able to learn the correct method by experience and application in your daily diet.
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