Low-GI Rice
Types of rice with the lowest glycemic
index (GI) value include:
Basmati Rice (cooked)
Glycemic Index (GI) Value: 58
Effect on Blood Sugar Levels: Medium
Brown Rice (cooked)
Glycemic Index (GI) Value: 50
Effect on Blood Sugar Levels: Low
Long Grain Rice (cooked)
Glycemic Index (GI) Value: 56
Effect on Blood Sugar Levels: Medium
Note: The Glycemic Index (GI) is a relatively
new method of assessing carbohydrates in food according to its immediate
effect on blood glucose levels. The higher the GI value, the faster the
carbohydrate is converted into glucose and the greater its impact on sugar
levels in the bloodstream. For optimum glucose management, choose lower
GI foods.
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of Foods
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