GI Diet Information About Carbs and Health
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GI Value For SpaghettiFood: Spaghetti (white, cooked) Food: Spaghetti (whole wheat, cooked) Note: The Glycemic Index (GI) is a relatively new method of assessing carbohydrate in foods according to its immediate effect on blood glucose levels. The basic categories are high-GI foods (GI value 70+); Intermediate GI foods (GI value 56-69) and Low-GI foods (GI value 55 or less). If you have insulin resistance, diabetes or any associated conditions, choose lower GI foods. See also: Glycemic Load For Pasta GI and Weight LossAs far as healthy dieting is concerned, it is our opinion that GI diets will supercede low carb diet plans, as they offer all the advantages (appetite control, reduction of cravings, improved glucose metabolism) of carb controlled diets without any long term health problems. Related Glycemic Index LinksGlycemic
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