Glycemic Index Flashcards
1
Q
Interpretation
A
55 or less: low GI, choose most often
56-69: medium GI, choose less often
70 or more: HIGH GI, choose least often
2
Q
Give 5 examples for LOW GI
A
Sweet potato Popcorn Apple, banana (green) Mango, oraange, peach Cow milk, yougurt
3
Q
Give 5 foods with medium GI
A
Wheat breat Brown rice, White rice Corn, french fries Banana (ripe, yellow) Grapes, pineapple Raisins
4
Q
Give 5 food with HIGH glycemic index
A
White breat Cereals Jasmine rice, sticky rice Carrots Mashed potato, pretzels Banana (brown, overripe) Watermelon
5
Q
Lychee
A
Medium
6
Q
Peach
A
Low
7
Q
Plum
A
Low
8
Q
Watermelon
A
HIGH
9
Q
Grapefruit
A
Low
10
Q
Grape
A
Medium
11
Q
Apple
A
Low
12
Q
Pineapple
A
Medium
13
Q
Raisins
A
Medium
14
Q
Berries
A
Low
15
Q
White bread
A
High
16
Q
Wheat bread
A
Medium
17
Q
White rice
A
Short, long grain - medium
Instant white rice - high
18
Q
Brown rice
A
Medium
19
Q
Jasmine rice
A
HIGH
20
Q
Cereals
A
HIGH
21
Q
Prezels
A
HIGH
22
Q
POPCORN
A
Low
23
Q
Sweet potato
A
Low
24
Q
Pasta (al dente, firm)
A
Low
25
Rice (converted, parboiled
Low
26
French fires
Medium
27
Corn
Medium
