Low Glycemic Foods

By

Roz Burnham, C.N.

Based on the Glycemic Index, these foods have a stabilizing effect in your blood sugar because they do not cause rapid release of insulin.

Fresh Fruits:  berries (black berries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries), cherries, apples, peaches, pears, plums, oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, grapefruit, green /red grapes, kiwi, persimmons, honey dew, cantaloupe.

Fresh Vegetables:  lentils, peas, bean sprouts, black-eyed peas, beans( garbanzo, pinto , kidney , lima, navy), snow peas, lettuce, spinach, asparagus, collard greens, tomato, celery, cabbage, sauerkraut, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, squashes, okra, eggplant, mushrooms, olives, water chestnut, v-8 and tomato juices.

Fresh Nuts and Seeds:  peanuts, almonds, cashew, walnut, pecans, filberts, Brazil, sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and fresh organic nut butters.

Whole Grains:  organic  sprouted whole grains for breads, cereals, crackers, pasta, brown rice, orzo, buckwheat, bulgur, barley, rye.

Dairy Products:  organic milk and cheese, yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese

Oils:  extra virgin olive oil, organic butter, sesame seed oil, pumpkin seed oil

Protein:  Organic chicken and eggs, turkey, fresh seafood, organic red meat.  Whey or soy protein powder