Frozen Foods That Have Low Glycemic Counts
- Vegetables are low in the glycemic index and can be bought frozen.Vegtables on chopping board image by tmarven from Fotolia.com
People who have been diagnosed with diabetes need to watch their glycemic intake and the sugar content of their food. A low glycemic index is considered 55 or less. A medium glycemic index is typically 56 to 69 and a high glycemic index is 70 or more. A lot of foods fall into the low range, and a majority of them can be found in your grocer's freezer for your convenience. - Many vegetables are very low in the glycemic index. Even sugary vegetables are still considered to have a low glycemic count. For example, carrots are relatively low, averaging about 16 when uncooked. Frozen green peas and frozen corn have slightly more at 39 and 47, respectively, but they are still viable options.
- Although most sugary treats and ice creams are banned when watching sugar intake, sugar-free options are fine. Opt for a sugar-free chocolate or fruit-flavored frozen pop or a sugar-free ice cream sandwich. These treats are low in the glycemic index because they contain little to no actual sugar.
- Many types of meat are low-glycemic foods and can be ideal for low-sugar diets because they are both healthy and can be made delicious without adding any sugars. Meats such as chicken, turkey, lean beef, pork and fish are all generally low in the glycemic index and can be found in the grocery store's freezer section.
