High glycemic foods

If the Glycemic index of foods is high, it is considered high glycemic.

The glycemic index (GI) is a simple measure to classify starchy foods according to how quickly they are absorbed and raise the blood glucose level of the blood, and how much insulin is needed to be produced in order to control the blood sugars.

The GI value or glycemic index of foods is a better way to classify carbohydrates compared to the old system of simple and complex carbdohydrates.

Starchy foods with a glycemic index include bread, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, legumes, corn, potato, fruit, milk, yoghurt, sugar, biscuits, cakes and other carbohydrate containing foods.

For a comprehensive list of Glycemic index values of foods, see the Glycemic index

Classification of Glycemic index

 * low GI (less than 55) such as soy products, beans, fruit, milk, pasta, grainy bread, porridge and lentils.
 * medium GI (55 to 70) such as orange juice, honey, basmati rice and whole wheat bread.
 * high GI (greater than 70) such as potatoes, white bread and short-grain rice.