What can you eat on the GI diet?!
Question: someone just mentioned it in one of my questions, sounds really good, what does it entail? thanx in advance!
Answers: someone just mentioned it in one of my questions, sounds really good, what does it entail? thanx in advance!
Lots and lots of American servicemen i think...lol
Seriously, I have never heard of it..
american infantrymen!!!
Wholemeal stuff like pastas & bread. Low Glycaemic index carbohydrates. I'm sure there are lots of books about it.
M.R.E.s...
MRE's.
lentils,pulses have a low GI rating.
you can have things like baked beans.
white bread is out,but if you had to have it you can take it with a lower GI food,so its not as bad.
you can have porridge.Its low GI.anything with grains is normally low GI.some vegetables have a count of 0.
GI =glyceamic Index as you prob know.there is also GL diet,which might be easier.
this is the book I have,got it free with a mag!
http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/die...
The GI diet works by eating low GI foods ( like wholegrain breads and pasta, porridge oats) which result in a slow and controlled release of sugars into the blood. This keeps blood sugar levels at a more constant level which helps to reduce feelings of hunger - making it an easy diet to follow!
There are lots of GI foods and recipes on the following site: http://dietweightloss.co.uk/gi-diet.htm
List of low gylcaemic index (GI) food :
Mix list
Yogurt low-fat (sweetened) 14
Peanuts 15
Artichoke 15
Asparagus 15
Broccoli 15
Cauliflower 15
Celery 15
Cucumber 15
Eggplant 15
Green beans 15
Lettuce, all varieties 15
Low-fat yogurt, artificially sweetened 15
Peppers, all varieties 15
Snow peas 15
Spinach 15
Young summer squash 15
Tomatoes 15
Zucchini 15
Soya beans, boiled 16
Cherries 22
Peas, dried 22
Milk, chocolate 24
Pearl barley 25
Grapefruit 25
Milk, whole 27
Spaghetti, protein enriched 27
Kidney beans, boiled 29
Lentils green, boiled 29
Soya milk 30
Apricots (dried) 31
Milk, Fat-free 32
Milk ,skimmed 32
Fettuccine 32
M&Ms (peanut) 32
Chickpeas 33
Rye 34
Milk, semi-skimmed 34
Vermicelli 35
Spaghetti, whole wheat 37
Apples 38
Pears 38
Tomato soup, tinned 38
Haricot beans, boiled 38
Plums 39
Ravioli, meat filled 39
Carrots, cooked 39
Snickers bar 40
Apple juice 41
Wheat kernels 41
Spaghetti, white 41
Black-eyed beans 41
All-Bran 42
Peaches 42
Chickpeas, tinned 42
Oranges 44
Lentil soup, tinned 44
Carrot juice 45
Macaroni 45
Pineapple juice 46
Rice, instant 46
Grapes 46
Grapefruit juice 48
Multi grain bread 48
Rice, parboiled 48
Baked beans, tinned 48
Porridge, non instant 49
*Chocolate bar; 30g 49
Jams and marmalades 49
Whole grain 50
Barley, cracked 50
Ice-cream (low- fat) 50
Yam 51
Orange juice 52
Kidney beans, tinned 52
Lentils green, tinned 52
Kiwi fruit 53
Pound cake 54
Bananas 54
Sweet potato
Fruits
Cherries 22
Grapefruit 25
Prunes 29
Apricots, dried 30
Apple 38
Peach, canned in juice 38
Pear, fresh 38
Plum 39
Strawberries 40
Orange, Navel 42
Peach, fresh 42
Pear, canned 43
Grapes 46
Cereals
All Bran with Fiber 38
Bran Buds 47
Oatmeal 49
Muesli, toasted 43
Oat Bran 55
Vegetables
Broccoli 10
Cabbage 10
Lettuce 10
Mushrooms 10
Onions 10
Red Peppers 10
Carrots 49
Green peas 48
Sweetners
Marmalade 48
Honey 55
Pasta
Spaghetti, whole wheat 37
Star Pastina 38
Fettuccini (egg) 32
Spaghetti, white 38
Spiral Pasta 43
Capellini 45
Linguine 46
Macaroni 47
Rice and Grains
Converted, White 38
Brown 55
Long grain, White 44
Barley, pearled 25
Buckwheat 54
Dairy foods
Yogurt, artificially sweetened 14
Skim milk 32
Yogurt, sweetened 33
Whole milk 31
Ice cream, low fat 43
Ice cream, premium 38
Snacks
Hummus 6
Peanuts 15
Walnuts 15
Cashews 22
FIFTY 50 Milk Chocolate Bar 30
M & M Peanut Candies 33
Milk Chocolate 43
Juices
Tomato 38
Apple 40
Pineapple 46
Grapefuit 48
Orange 53
Beans and Peas
Chana Dal 8
Chickpeas, dried 28
Kidney Beans, dried 28
Lentils 29
Lima Beans (frozen) 32
Yellow Split Peas 32
Chickpeas, canned 42
Blackeyed Peas, canned 42
Baked Beans 48
Kidney Beans, canned 52
(Anything with GI 55 and below is considered low GI food)
hi, the GI diet,( glycemic index, ) is based around good carbs , that is carbs that release energy slowly , and so making you feel fuller for longer. the best thing you can do is get a good GI diet book, i got one by a guy called rick gallop,its called " the GI diet" . its good, its got a colour coded food guide that's helpful. i lost three and a half stone using the GI diet, after years of trying low fat with not much success! i hope you find this helpful, and good luck with your diet!