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Glycaemic index
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What is the glycaemic index?
It is a system of ranking foods according to their effect on blood glucose levels. - Low GI foods = slow release of glucose into the body
- Low GI foods assist in controlling blood glucose levels.
- Low GI foods may help people to manage their weight as they can help people feel fuller for longer.
- High GI foods = quick release of glucose into the body.
- High GI foods are good for refuelling especially after vigorous physical activity.
It is important to consider that we eat mixed meals which consist of many foods rather than individual foods. By adding a low GI food to a meal, overall GI of the meal can be lowered.
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Some low GI foods include:
- Breakfast cereals such as All-Bran®, Special K®, Guardian®, Sustain®
- Grain breads such as Soy and Linseed
- Some fruits (apples, mangoes, bananas, grapes and oranges)
- Vegetables (peas, beans and corn on the cob)
- Pasta
- Dairy products including low fat types.
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Some high GI foods include:
- Some breakfast cereals (Corn Flakes, Rice Bubbles®)
- Some snack foods
- White breads including bagels and pikelets
- Some fruits and dried fruit (watermelon, dates and raisins)
- Potatoes and Jasmine rice
- Some biscuits and crackers
If you would like more information about G.I. contact our Consumer Contact Centre on 1800 000 474 in Australia or 0800 881 889 in New Zealand and ask for a copy of our brochure called “The Glycaemic Index”.
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