What are some moderate glycemic index foods?

Dr. Vonda Wright, MD

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The Glycemic Index is a measure of the effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels and insulin production.

Moderate glycemic index foods include: sponge cake, pita, brown/white rice, barley peas, candy bars, mango, kiwi, basmati rice, buckwheat, sweet potatoes, powerbar, banana, whole wheat, bran cereal, citrus juice, oatmeal, grapes, tortillas, pasta, corn, crackers.

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Carbohydrates

Starches, sugars and fiber are the carbohydrates in food. Carbohydrates are a molecule that plants make during photosynthesis, combining carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are very important in your body's metabolism because they are generally the part of food that is digested most quickly. Carbohydrates can give you quick energy, and cause a rise in blood sugar levels. Diabetics, in particular, need to pay attention to the carbohydrates they eat to help manage their blood sugar. Some carbohydrates, those found in whole grains and leafy vegetables, for example have a much slower impact on blood sugar than carbohydrates in fruits or candy. It's easy to consume a lot of carbohydrates, as foods like breads, pasta, cake, cookies and potatoes are loaded with them. Nutrition experts suggest that you should only get 45 to 65 percent of your daily nutrition from carbohydrates.

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