How Does South Beach Diet Work
A Simple Guide Behind South Beach Diet And The Glycemic Index Food Chart

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How South Beach Diet Works

Glycemic Index Food Chart :

 

The glycemic index chart is a ranking of carbohydrate foods based on the rate at which the food raises blood glucose levels. The higher the glycemic index, the greater the blood sugar response.

  • Low glycemic index foods = 55 or less

  • Medium glycemic index foods = 56 - 69

  • High glycemic index foods = 70 or more

Medium Glycemic Index Foods (between 56-69)
 

Medium Glycemic Index List of Foods GI Value
Muesli 56
White rice 56
Orange juice from frozen concentrate 57
Pita bread 57
Canned peaches, heavy syrup 57
Mini shredded wheats 58
Bran Chex 58
Blueberry muffin 59
Bran muffin 60
Cheese pizza 60
Hamburger bun 61
* Ice cream 61
Kudos Whole Grain Bars (chocolate chip) 61
Beets 64
Canned apricots, light syrup 64
Canned black bean soup 64
Macaroni and cheese 64
Raisins 64
Couscous 65
Quick-cooking oatmeal 65
Rye crispbread 65
* Table sugar (sucrose) 65
Canned green pea soup 66
Instant oatmeal 66
Pineapple 66
Angel food cake 67
Grape-Nuts 67
Stoned Wheat Thins 67
American rye bread 68
Taco shells 68
Whole wheat bread 69

 

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