10 Low Glycemic Foods
Food #7: Nuts
Nuts are a great snack. Adding a side of nuts or adding nut butter to breads or grains will lower the impact of starchy foods on blood sugar levels. Generally, all nuts have a low GI score. The GI ranges go from 14–21. Peanuts have the lowest score at 14, and cashews are 21. Nuts contain very minimal amounts of carbohydrates, which is why they are so low on the GI scale.
Nuts are great because not only do they have a low GI score, they can easily be incorporated into the diet. And with so many different types of nuts, from pistachios to sliced almonds, it is guaranteed that one will be able find one nut they like! Nuts are also very complementary to foods, so can easily be added to smoothies, yogurts, or baked goods.
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