In my last two posts,
We already discussed what is GI
How does it help in weight loss and also keeping metabolic disorders at bay
What factors GI of a particular food.
Let’s have a look of few Low GI foods you can snack upon
1. Cauliflower
GI: 15
A delicious, low carbohydrate way to ‘beef up’ the nutrient density of your dishes!
That’s why cauli rice are getting famous day by day.
2. Walnuts
GI: Around 20
A great way to boost your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts provide an excellent addition to a heart-healthy diet.
3. Cherries
GI: 22
Surprisingly, the ruby-red summer fruit is actually a low GI food!
You can also add it to fruit salads, desserts, and smoothies.
4. Chickpeas : Pindi Chole😍
GI: 28
Add chickpeas to salads or eat them roasted with spices for a protein-packed, low-GI food.
They are also high in fiber, magnesium, and iron to keep you full and energized.
5. Rolled oats
GI: 55
Old-fashioned rolled oats are great for boosting satiety and providing fiber, and they come in at a low GI score.
Steel-cut oats have almost similar GI score so they are good too.
6. Stone Grinded whole wheat floor: 49
7. Whole wheat spaghetti: 48
8. Raw dates: 42
9. Soy Milk
GI: 34
For those looking for a plant-based alternative to conventional milk, soy milk offers up a good amount of protein per cup
10. Strawberries
GI: 41
Strawberries are among the lower end of GI for berries. Stick with the proper portion for a snack high in fiber and vitamin C
11. Cashews
GI: Around 27
Wow…isn’t it amazing!
Yummiest nut on the planet
Many types of nuts are low GI because they are an unprocessed, whole food high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
But Keep in mind that a serving is fairly small (about 16 to 18 nuts)
12. Zucchini
GI: 15
Zucchini is very low GI foods, low in calories yet flavorful and versatile for cooking,cooking making them a great sub for pastas and carb-focused dishes.
13. Apples
GI: 36
Apples live up to the nutritional hype!
They’re high in fiber and low on the glycemic index, making them a great snack.
14. Carrots
GI: 39
Carrots get a bad reputation for being too high in natural sugars but they are truly an antioxidant powerhouse. Snack friendly food indeed:)
15. Milk
GI: 38
Not only does milk have nine essential vitamins and minerals, it’s also packed with protein. It also contains bone-building calcium and vitamin D
16. Almonds
GI: 15
This nut is high in Vitamin E, which keeps skin healthy and may reduce the signs of aging. The protein and fat content make a great snack too.
There is a long list of low GI foods. Attaching a table obtained from an authentic website.
Please refer to the foods and make your life easy 😇