Nutrition
Low-Glycemic Foods List Guide
Which are the low-glycemic foods?
It is better to eat foods that have a low glycemic index to support health.
Some of the common low-glycemic foods are as follows:
- Most vegetables
- Green peas
- Onions
- Lettuce
- Cabbage
- Leafy greens such as spinach, collards, kale, and beet
- Green beans
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Bok choy
- Artichokes
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Eggplant
- Peppers including bell peppers and jalapeno
- Zucchini
- Crookneck squash
- Snow peas
- Mushrooms
- Certain fruits
- Apples
- Pears
- Plum
- Avocado
- Olives
- Dried apricots
- Unripe banana
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Oranges
- Cherries
- Coconut
- Grapefruit
- Cranberries
- Blueberries
- Whole or minimally processed grains
- Barley
- Whole wheat
- Oat bran and rice bran cereals
- Whole-grain pasta
- Whole-grain pumpernickel bread
- Sourdough bread
- Wheat tortilla
- Dairy and dairy-substitute products
- Plain yogurt
- Cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Milk
- Soy milk and yogurt
- Miscellaneous
- Nuts and nut butter
- Seeds such as pumpkin, chia, sunflower, and flax seeds
- Poultry such as chicken and turkey
- Eggs and egg whites
- Fish and shellfish
- Meat such as beef and pork
- Oils such as extra virgin olive oil and canola oil
- Fats such as lard, shortening, and butter
- Mayonnaise