Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Grains and Beans
Food GI Value GL in 4 Oz svg Grains Amaranth 75 44 Barley (hulled) 45 40 Buckwheat 50 42 Bulgur 48 12 Corn 65 51 Corn Grits, unenriched, dry 70 65 Cornstarch 70 77 Millet 70 50 Oats 40 41 Rice (brown) 50 60 Rice flowr (brown) 50 58 Rice (white) 70 67 Rye 39 […]
Glycemic Index for Sweeteners
Glycemic Index for Sweeteners Sweetener Type GI Value Maltodextrin Sugar 110 Maltose Sugar 105 Dextrose Sugar 100 Glucose Sugar 100 Splenda Artificial Sweetener 80 Trehalose Sugar 70 Sucrose Sugar 65 Caramel Modified Sugar 60 Golden Syrup Modified Sugar 60 Blackstrap Molasses Sugar Extract 55 Maple Syrup Natural Sugar 54 Honey […]
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Fruit
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Common Fruits Food GI Value Svg Size GL Value Sweet Cherries 22 1 cup 3.7 Grapefruit 25 1/2 fruit 2.8 Prunes 29 1 cup 34.2 Apricots, fresh 30 1 cup 23 Apple 38 1 medium 6.2 Peach, canned in juice 38 1 medium 6.2 Pear, fresh 38 1 medium 6.9 […]
Vitamins – Health Benefits and Sources
Vitamin (common names) Benefits All sources except plants Vegan Sources Useful Facts VITAMIN A (Retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid — three active forms of vitamin A in the body — are retinoids, “preformed” vitamin A. Beta carotene can easily be converted to vitamin A as needed.) Vital to good vision; prevents night blidness. Necessary for healthy […]