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SUGARS GI ROOT CROP GI
Glucose 100 Beet 64
Fructose 20 Carrot 92
Maltose 105 Potatoes - boiled 80
Sucrose 59 Sweet potatoes 51
GI LEGUMES GI
CEREAL GRAINS 69 Beens 40
White bread 66 Soyabeens 15
Rice - brown 72 Peas 51
Rice - white 50 Lens 29
Spaghetti 49 FRUITS GI
Corn 80 Apple 39
Cornflakes 49 Banana 62
Oat flakes 67 Orange 40
Wheat flakes GI Grapefruits 26
36 Raisins 64
DAIRY 32 OTHER GI
Ice cream 34 Honey 87
Milk - skimmed
Milk - whole
• Low GI diets help people lose and control weight
• Low GI diets increase the body's sensitivity to insulin
• Low GI carbs improve diabetes control
• Low GI carbs reduce the risk of heart disease
• Low GI carbs reduce blood cholesterol levels
• Low GI carbs can help you manage the symptoms of premenstrual syndrom.
• Low GI carbs reduce hunger and keep you fuller for longer.
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