{"id":27558,"date":"2024-12-06T18:55:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=27558"},"modified":"2024-12-06T18:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:25:59","slug":"glycemic-load-chart-of-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/glycemic-load-chart-of-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does the Glycemic Load Chart Help in Diabetes Management?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Asha is a 42-year-old banker living in Nagpur. She has had diabetes for the past four years. Asha is super conscious about her diet &#8211; she reads nutrition labels, checks the carbohydrate content of every snack, and never eats anything without knowing its glycemic index (GI). She is proud of how well she manages her meals.<\/p>\n<p>One day, during a regular follow-up with her nutritionist, she mentioned how GI has been her go-to guide for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/videos\/right-way-to-balance-your-plate-for-a-healthier-life\/\">meal planning<\/a>. That\u2019s when her nutritionist told her that GL matters more than GI. Asha was puzzled. She had never heard of GL before and immediately asked, \u201cWhat is that? And how is it important for my food choices?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re like Asha &#8211; mindful of what you eat but still unaware of <strong>glycemic load (GL)<\/strong>, then this blog is for you. Let\u2019s see what GL is, how it differs from GI, and why it\u2019s important for better diabetes management.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\n        <div style=\"display:none\" class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n            <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <div class=\"desktop-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is Glycemic Load (GL)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re trying to choose between two foods &#8211; watermelon and chocolate. You might think that watermelon because it has a higher glycemic index (GI), will spike your blood sugar more than chocolate, which has a lower GI than watermelon. But there\u2019s more to the story, and that\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/glycemic-load\">Glycemic Load (GL)<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/gi-glycemic-index\/\">glycemic index (GI)<\/a> only tells us how quickly carbs in food raise blood sugar, GL gives us the whole picture by considering both how fast the carbs act and how xmany carbs are in the food. So, it\u2019s not just about how quickly something raises your blood sugar, but also how much sugar and carbs you&#8217;re actually eating in that portion.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll explain this but first have a look at this comparison between 100 grams of watermelon and 100 grams of chocolate:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 485px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>Food<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><b>Watermelon* (100 grams)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><b>Chocolate** (100 grams)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>Carbohydrate (gm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>Sugar (gm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>Fat (gm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>GI<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40-50#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>GL<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-33<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><b>Impact on Blood Sugar<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick spike due to low fat and high water content<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slower spike due to delayed digestion from fat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 69px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 69px;\" colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*as per <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/167765\/nutrients\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**of a familiar brand<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Watermelon has a high GI of 74, meaning the carbs in it get absorbed quickly and raise your blood sugar fast. However, watermelon has very few carbs to begin with, so the GL (which combines speed and quantity) is low (4). That means even though the GI is high, watermelon doesn\u2019t raise your blood sugar as much in reality, especially when eaten in smaller portions.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, chocolate has a lower GI (40-50) because it has a lot of fat, which slows down how fast the sugar is absorbed into your blood. However, chocolate has a lot of carbs in a small serving, which increases its GL (20-33). So, even though it might not spike your blood sugar as quickly as watermelon, it can still raise your blood sugar a lot more overall because of the amount of carbs in a small piece.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, watermelon is a healthier choice than chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>So, if we had to simplify this even further:<\/p>\n<p>Say a car is speeding down the road (high GI); it won\u2019t go far if it doesn\u2019t have much fuel. That\u2019s like watermelon &#8211; it raises blood sugar quickly, but there aren\u2019t many carbs, so the effect is negligible.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, chocolate is like a car driving slowly because of extra weight (fat), but it has a lot of fuel (carbs), so it can travel farther. This means it raises blood sugar more for a longer period of time, even though the start is slow.<\/p>\n<p>So, GI tells you how fast food affects your blood sugar, but GL shows you how much it affects its overall blood sugar control. That\u2019s why you need to pay attention to both, especially when managing diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Not All Low-GI Foods Are Good, and Not All High-GI Foods Are Bad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The idea that all low-GI foods are always good and all high-GI foods are bad is not entirely correct. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Low-GI Foods May Still Be Unhealthy<\/h3>\n<p>Foods high in fat or protein may have a low GI but be unhealthy overall. For example, fried pakoras have a low GI but are high in unhealthy fats and calories.<\/p>\n<h3>2. High-GI Foods May Not Always Be Bad<\/h3>\n<p>Foods with a high GI can have a low GL when eaten in small portions. For instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Watermelon<\/strong> has a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7352659\/\">high GI (~74)<\/a> but a low GL (~4) because it contains minimal carbs per serving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grapes<\/strong> have a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3978819\/#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20the%20categorization,included%20apples%2C%20pears%2C%20oranges%2C\">moderate-to-high GI (60\u201370)<\/a>, but their GL remains low (~7\u20139) when eaten in controlled portions like a small handful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a closer look at Glycemic Load (GL) to understand how the amount of carbs in a food really affects your blood sugar. To do so, we first need to understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4994556\/#:~:text=Glycemic%20Load%20(GL),-The%20glycemic%20response&amp;text=GL%20is%20classified%20as%3A%20low,and%20high%20(%3E%2020).\">GL categories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Glycemic Load Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100.796%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2447%; text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.7215%; text-align: center;\"><b>GL Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.464%; text-align: center;\"><b>Impact on Blood Sugar<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2447%; text-align: center;\"><b>Low<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.7215%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u201310<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.464%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal impact; stable blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2447%; text-align: center;\"><b>Medium<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.7215%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11\u201319<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.464%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate impact on blood sugar.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2447%; text-align: center;\"><b>High<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.7215%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 or more<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.464%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant impact on blood sugar.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Why Knowing the Glycemic Load of Foods is Important for People with Diabetes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a common example: There\u2019s a myth that people with diabetes can\u2019t eat potatoes. In reality, the problem arises when you pair potatoes with other high-GL foods like roti or rice. This increases the overall GL, which can spike blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p>So, for better blood sugar management, our VP of Metabolic Health at Fitterly, Shilpa Joshi, recommends it\u2019s better to choose one &#8211; either potato or roti or rice, but <strong>NOT<\/strong> any of them together or in pairs.<\/p>\n<p>Another example to explain this is &#8211; that enjoying aloo tikki in a day is fine, but eating aloo tikki followed by, say, aloo paratha or aloo sabzi with rice or roti during the same day in a meal is not ideal because you end up increasing the glycemic load which is not good for your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how GL can help in many practical ways:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Better Blood Sugar Control with Smart Meal Planning<\/h3>\n<p>GL helps you understand how portions of different foods affect your blood sugar and lets you enjoy them in balanced amounts. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A small bowl of dal khichdi (low GL) keeps your sugar levels steady.<\/li>\n<li>A small bowl of white rice (moderate GL) can cause a blood sugar spike unless paired with dal or sabzi.<\/li>\n<li>Two medium whole wheat rotis (moderate GL) are fine when paired with dal or salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Reduces the Risk of Diabetes Complication<\/h3>\n<p>Eating foods with lower GL reduces the risk of complications associated with diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s look at the GL of some of the different foods that we eat on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Glycemic Load Chart of Foods Commonly Consumed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1. Foods with High GL Values (20 or over)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 98.0609%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.0749%; text-align: center;\"><b>Food Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.8348%; text-align: center;\"><b>Serving Size<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153.256%; text-align: center;\"><b>GL Value<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.0749%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White rice (boiled)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.8348%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153.256%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.0749%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paratha (stuffed)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.8348%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153.256%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.0749%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gulab jamun<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.8348%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 pieces<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153.256%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These values indicate that these foods can cause a significant increase in blood sugar levels, making them less ideal for those monitoring their glycemic response.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Foods with Medium GL (11\u201319)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 97.9738%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.867%; text-align: center;\"><b>Food Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2066%; text-align: center;\"><b>Serving Size<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 187.865%; text-align: center;\"><b>GL Value<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.867%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roti (wheat)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2066%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 187.865%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.867%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosa<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2066%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 187.865%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.867%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mango<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2066%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 187.865%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These foods have a moderate impact on blood sugar levels and can be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Foods with Low GL Values (4\u201310)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 98.0637%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.7745%; text-align: center;\"><b>Food Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5323%; text-align: center;\"><b>Serving Size<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 162.17%; text-align: center;\"><b>GL Value<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.7745%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dal (lentil curry)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5323%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bowl<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 162.17%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.7745%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumber<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5323%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup sliced<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 162.17%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.7745%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guava<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5323%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 162.17%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Foods in this category are generally better choices for maintaining stable blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are There Any Problems with Using Glycemic Load?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While glycemic load (GL) is a useful tool for managing blood sugar, it has some limitations:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Complexity<\/h3>\n<p>GL values depend on the glycemic index (GI), which can vary depending on food (like with the ripeness of any fruit, GI keeps changing), making GL values less consistent.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Requires Detailed Calculations<\/h3>\n<p>To calculate GL accurately, you need both the GI of the food and the exact carbohydrate content in the portion size. This can be tricky with mixed dishes like vegetable pulao or sambar rice, where ingredients and portions differ.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Can Be Confusion for Mixed Meals<\/h3>\n<p>The glycemic response of mixed meals can be unpredictable because foods interact, altering their overall GI and, hence, GL.<\/p>\n<h4>For example:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding daal (like besan or moong daal atta) to the regular dough of the roti slows digestion and lowers its glycemic impact, which is favourable.<\/li>\n<li>Pairing rice with dal reduces the GL compared to eating rice alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n            <div class=\"testimonial-block-card\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 nopadding\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-card-pad\">\n                        <div class=\"testimonial-card-info\">\n                            <div class=\"testimonial-card-head\">\n                                <h3 class=\"gradient-text\">Reduced HbA1c by HALF in 6 months<\/h3>\n                       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term for Diabtes Reversal<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Glycemic Load Right for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Glycemic Load (GL) is a practical tool for managing blood sugar, especially for those with diabetes or weight management goals. It helps you understand how different portion sizes impact your blood sugar.<\/p>\n<p>For example, 100 grams of plain cooked rice has a higher GL than 100 grams of vegetable pulao, which contains spices and oil that can lower the GI and, hence, GL slightly. Even 100 grams of jeera rice (cooked with cumin and ghee) will have a different GL due to the roasting of the rice, which reduces its glycemic response.<\/p>\n<p>However, GL calculations are cumbersome &#8211; it doesn\u2019t account for individual variations in blood sugar response, and calculating it for every meal can be impractical.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8 Super Practical Tips for Healthy Eating<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shilpa Joshi, VP of Metabolic Health<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=homepage\">Fitterfly<\/a>, recommends that beyond just focusing on GI or GL, making mindful food choices every day is essential for better health and blood sugar management. Here are 6 super tips from her on how you can make mindful food choices every day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stick to Balanced Portions:<\/strong> Always eat in controlled amounts, whether it\u2019s rice, chapati, or snacks. Overeating &#8211; even healthy foods &#8211; can lead to blood sugar spikes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Whole and Fresh Foods:<\/strong> Go for fresh vegetables, fruits, dals, and whole grains instead of processed or refined items like biscuits, white bread, or instant noodles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid Sugary Packaged Drinks &amp; Processed Snacks:<\/strong> Replace soft drinks, sweetened juices, flavoured milk, and packaged snacks with healthier options like water, buttermilk, unsweetened lemon water, and fresh homemade snacks like roasted chana, jhaal moodi, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snack Smartly:<\/strong> Opt for roasted chana, nuts, or homemade snacks like vegetable upma over fried snacks like samosas or chips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Wisely:<\/strong> Use less oil and spices while cooking to keep meals light and easy to digest. Avoid heavy gravies or overly spiced dishes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Mindful of Eating Out:<\/strong> When eating out, choose simple dishes like plain dosa, dal tadka, or roti-sabzi instead of fried items or rich curries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limit Desserts:<\/strong> Enjoy small portions of sweets occasionally, and choose healthier options like fruit salads without added sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydrate Well:<\/strong> Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help regulate blood sugar and improve digestion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How We At Fitterfly Can Help You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At Fitterfly, we simplify diabetes management by helping you understand and apply the concept of glycemic load (GL) in your daily meals.<\/p>\n<p>Our nutrition coaches guide you in choosing foods with a low GL and teach you practical strategies, like pairing high-GL foods like rice with dal or adding fiber-rich vegetables to balance your plate. This ensures you enjoy your meals while keeping your blood sugar levels stable.<\/p>\n<p>Our fitness coaches design activity plans tailored to your lifestyle, helping improve your body\u2019s response to food and keeping your energy levels up. To keep you motivated, our success coaches work closely with you, addressing any challenges and helping you develop long-lasting habits.<\/p>\n<p>With our personalized support and tools, you\u2019ll learn how to balance your meals and life effectively, making glycemic load work for you.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/diabetes\/content-portal?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Sign-up&amp;utm_campaign=Content_Portal_sign_up_July_2023&amp;utm_content=Sign_up\">know more<\/a> about how we can help you, just give us a missed call at <strong><a href=\"tel: 08068507599\">08068507599<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understand the glycemic load chart of foods and its role in managing diabetes. 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