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* Glycemic index is a measure of a foods' ability to elevate blood sugar level. * The indexing is done by comparing a food stuffs digestion rate to that of glucose, with a glycemic index of 100. * The higher the glycemic index, the faster will it enter the blood and increase the blood sugar level. * Glycemic index is used to label the food as good and evil. Food with a high glycemic index of 60 and above is considered unhealthy as they break down quickly and spike blood sugar level. Low glycemic foods enter the blood stream slowly and provide sustain long term energy (maintain stable blood sugar levels). High glycemic index Glucose 100 Baked potato 85 Corn flakes 84 Honey 73 Watermelon 72 White bread 70 -72 Table sugar 65 Ice-cream 61 Moderately glycemic food Orange papaya 58 White rice 58 Brown rice 55 Pop corn 55 Sweet potato 54 Mango 55 Banana 50 Carrots 49 Orange 44 Low glycemic food Apple 37 Yoghu 33 Skimmed milk 32 Kidney beans 27 Peanuts 14
Baked potato
Brown rice
Ice cream
Whole white bread