Using the Glycemic Index to Achieve Balance

Top 10 Low GI Foods

These foods support normal blood sugar levels and an optimal insulin response:

Apples
Berries and cherries
Barley
Grapefruit
Legumes(beans)
Nuts
Oatmeal
Green peas
Tomotoes
Unsweetened plain yogurt


Top 10 High GI Foods
These foods can produce harmfully high blood sugar levels and high insulin response:

Candy
Cookies
Juices with added sugar
White Potatoes
Chips(corn and potato)
Sugar
Most breakfast cereals
Sweetened soda
Sweet snacks
White bread and bagels(processed flour)
Candy