Question 1

where can i get the glycemic index of foods?

Accepted Answer

Right Here:: Here is a good source that describes the glycemic index: http://nutritiondata.Self.Com/topics/glycemic-index

here are some sources that show the glycemic index of foods:
http://www.Glycemicindex.Com/

http://www.Glycemicindex.Ca/glycemicindexfoods.Pdf

http://www.Health.Harvard.Edu/newsweek/glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods.Htm.

Question 2

does blending food raise its glycemic index

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Blenderizing food breaks down cell walls and causes the straches or sugars to be quickly absorbed, increasing glycemic index.  Example from low to high: apple with peel; apple sauce; apple juice.

Question 3

how does baking raise or lower a food's glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

Baking Can Do Both: I'm not a cook and i don't claim to have any expertise in that field.  I am a good researcher and I have found an article that may answer your question: http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/430497-why-does-the-cooking-method-change-the-glycemic-index/.

Question 4

could you tell me what are foods that are low in glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

Glycemic index: Is measure of how fast a food will raise the blood sugar when eaten.  Fruits like bananas, grapes etc have high glycemic index and raise bs quickly compared to foods with lower glycemic index like sweet potatos high fiber foods, etc.  You should be able to find a book or list on the internet of low glycemic foods.

Question 5

what is done to refined foods to make their glycemic index rise?

Accepted Answer

High sugar: Processed foods are usually high in simple sugars  like corn syrup aka high fructose corn syrup and get absorbed easily as compared to more complex sugars in starchy vegetables and high fiber foods which takes longer to digest therefore absorb. This fast absorption leads to quick high spikes in blood sugar.

Question 6

can you please tell me what is glycemic index food specifically?

Accepted Answer

Glycemic index: Is measure of how fast a food will raise the blood sugar when eaten.  Fruits like bananas, grapes, etc. have high glycemic index and raise blood sugar quickly compared to foods with lower glycemic index like sweet potatos high fiber foods, etc.

Question 7

can you give some examples of foods with high and low glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

You can look up ex: Example of low glycemic foods and diet can be found on the internet 
such as sites like diabetes.Org (ada website) under food and fitness.

Question 8

how can you calculate the glycemic index of a particular food?

Accepted Answer

There is no calc: You can look up glycemic index on internet such as the www.Diabetes.Org ( american diabetes association) website under food and fitness.

Question 9

any good way to stay away from foods with a high glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

Look up diet or food: Check out reputable websites like the ada's diabetes.Org under food and fitness you can find examples of low glycemic foods and help with meal planning.

Question 10

what healthy foods have a high glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

Hi prot, lo sugar, : Of limited practical value. Based on intake of 100gm of isolated food-may not reflect portion size, and may not reflect intake, e.g. Most don't eat 100 gm or rice alone. Once you add meat, or fish, tofu, veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, etc you change the G.I. Aim for no refined sugars or grains, protein in every meal.

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