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| When you eat high-glycemic carbohydrates, blood sugar rises too rapidly and causes an overabundance of insulin to be secreted. Insulin stimulates fat production and storage.
If you are trying to lose weight, limit your consumption of the following foods and drinks that are above a 50-glycemic index. |
| Foods |
Glycemic Index |
| Maltose (Beer) |
110 |
| Alcohol |
105 |
| Glucose |
100 |
| White Brad, Muffins |
95 |
| Potatoes |
95 |
| Honey and Jams |
90 |
| Cornflakes, Carrots |
85 |
| White Sugar |
75 |
| Corn and White Rice |
70 |
| Beets |
70 |
| Cookies |
70 |
| Pasta |
65 |
| Bananas, Sweet Fruit |
60 |
| Bran Cereal |
50 |
| Whole Wheat Bread |
50 |
| Whole Wheat Pasta |
45 |
| Beans |
40 |
| Oatmeal |
40 |
| Whole Rye Bread |
40 |
| Green Peas |
40 |
| Whole Cereals |
35 |
| Dairy Products |
35 |
| Brown Rice |
35 |
| Fruit (non-sweet) |
35 |
| Lentils |
30 |
| Fructose |
20 |
| Green Vegetables |
15 |
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