The Fighter's Body. Loren W. Christensen

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This is why the GI of some foods can be surprising. For example, ice cream has a relatively low GI, because of the fat content. This means that should you get low- or non-fat ice cream, it may have a higher GI [because of the sugar added to hide the lack of flavor lost when the fat was removed, which may also supply more calories than you want] and is probably a poorer choice than the higher fat version for weight-loss purposes (although, total calorie content must also be considered.)”5

      Carbohydrates are rarely eaten alone; most often, you eat them in combination with other nutrients, which is good. When fat, protein and fiber are eaten with carbs, the carb’s GI rating drops, so that you benefit from a slower release of energy. A carb food with a moderately high GI rating, such as white spaghetti, gets a lower score when eaten with a sauce containing some fat and protein.

      Note: A food’s GI rating is just an analytical tool to help you choose quality foods that provide energy that lasts throughout your school or workday and into the evening for your martial arts class. Think of the GI as a pretty darn good rule of thumb rather than as a strict guideline.

      Glycemic Index table

      Carbohydrates that are absorbed rapidly by the digestive system

      Puffed Rice

      133

      Rice Cakes

      133

      Maltose

      110

      Breakfast Cereal

      100+

      100%

      Glucose

      100

      White Bread

      100

      Whole Wheat Bread

      100

      90% to 100%

      Grape Nuts

      98

      Potato (russet)

      98

      Parsnips

      97

      Carrots

      92

      80% to 89%

      Roll Oats (quick)

      80-90

      Oat Bran

      80-90

      Instant Mashed Potatoes

      80

      Honey

      87

      White Rice

      82

      Brown Rice

      82

      Banana

      82

      Potato (white)

      81

      Corn

      82

      70% to 79%

      All-Bran

      74

      Kidney Beans

      71

      Carbohydrates that are absorbed at a moderate pace by the digestive system

      60 to 69%

      Mars Bars

      68

      Raisins

      64

      Beets

      64

      Garbanzo Beans

      61

      Pinto Beans

      60

      Spaghetti (whole wheat)

      60

      Spaghetti (white)

      60

      50 to 59%

      Sucrose

      59

      Peas (frozen)

      51

      Yams

      51

      Potato Chips

      51

      40% to 49%

      Peas (dried)

      49

      Oatmeal (longer cooking)

      49

      Sweet Potato

      48

      Sponge Cake

      46

      Orange Juice

      46

      Grapes

      45

      Pears

      43

      Whole Grain Rye Bread

      42

      Orange

      40

      Navy Beans

      40

      Carbohydrates that are absorbed slowly by the digestive system

      30 to 39%

      Apple

      39

      Non-Fat Apple Yogurt

      39

      Fish Sticks (Breaded)

      38

      Tomato Soup

      38

      Ice Cream

      36

      Chickpeas

      36

      Milk (whole)

      34

      Black-eyed Peas

      33

      Milk (skim)

      32

      Non-Fat Yogurt

      32

      20 to 29%

      Lentils

      29

      Peaches

      29

      Grapefruit

      26

      Plums

      25

      Cherries

      23

      Fructose

      20

      10% to 19%

      Soybeans

      15

      Peanuts

      13

      Fruit juices

      High

      Banana

      Moderate

      Pear

      Orange

      Apple

      Grape

      Low

      Peaches

      Plums

      Cherries

      Grapefruit

      Note: Since the glycemic index of each of these fruits can differ drastically, categories denoting high, moderate and low are used instead of percentages.


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