The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how quickly carbohydrates break down and are absorbed by your body during digestion. This influences the rate at which your blood sugar levels rise.

On a scale of 0–100, the GI separates foods into low, medium, and high GI categories. Foods with a GI of 55 or below are considered low GI.

The number and kind of carbohydrates you consume have an impact on how a food impacts your blood sugar levels. Low GI meals, in particular, have been demonstrated to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes.

The following are some examples of foods having a low to moderate GI:

unsweetened bulgur barley Greek yogurt
non-starchy vegetables oats beans lentils legumes whole wheat pasta
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