My monthly GI Newsletter (published by the folks at www.glycemicindex.com) brought some good news this month: most berries have a low GI! To subscribe to the newsletter, click here.
Here is an excerpt of the article:
Get the Scoop with Emma Stirling
Emma Stirling APD
Strawberries and cream may be a perfect match, but there are so many better ways to reap the health benefits of berries. From delicate raspberries to tart cranberries, there’s a variety to please every meal, snack or drink, not just dessert.
Apart from strawberries (GI 40), most berries actually have so little carbohydrate content it’s difficult to test their GI. Their low carbohydrate content means their glycemic load will also be low, so you really can enjoy them by the bowlful without concerns about their blood glucose impact.
For the rest of the article, including some recipes, click here and scroll down.
Photo credit : 'Berry Pudding', Ian Hofstetter, The Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook
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