Food Quote by Joel Fuhrman
““GLYCEMIC INDEX (GI) AND GLYCEMIC LOAD (GL) OF COMMON PLANT FOODS* FOOD GI GL Black beans 30 7 Red kidney beans 25 8 Lentils 30 5 Split peas 25 6 Black-eyed peas 30 13 Corn 52 9 Barley 35 16 Brown rice 75 18 Millet 71 25 Rolled oats 55 13 White rice 83 23 Whole wheat 70 14 White pasta 55 23 Sweet potato 61 17 White potato (average) 90 26 There is a nutritional hierarchy of carbohydrate-rich plant foods.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Eat to Live, 2007
Carbohydrate foods vary in blood‑sugar impact; choose low‑GI/GL options for better health.
In simple terms: Low GI/GL foods are healthier.
Key Takeaway
Prefer low‑GI/GL carbs.
Themes
nutrition
health
glycemic control
Mood
informative
practical
Type
educational
nutritional
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- diabetes management
- weight loss
- sports nutrition
Key Concepts
biochemistry
dietary planning
Questions to Reflect On
- Which low‑GI foods fit your diet?
- How can you balance taste and health?
A Different Perspective
Low‑GI foods may be less palatable or affordable.
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