Tag: high saturated fats

GLYCEMIC INDEX When reviewing the food listed in this Table, give consideration to the fact that: The Glycemic Index is not the only determinant of insulin response. Saturated fat intake should always be controlled, thus a low GI food with a High-saturated fat content would not be suitable. Low GI foods are not always low in their kilojoule intake, unless portion sizes are controlled. The Glycemic Index does not pay attention to the glycemic load of a normal portion size. Some low GI foods do contain a fair amount of sugar and some people will find that these foods are trigger-foods …