Source diabetes-guide.org
The Glycemic Index is measured (1-100)
- Low Glycemic Index 55 or less
Most fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts
Fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts are included in Paleo Diet
- Medium Glycemic Index 56-69
Whole wheat, Sweet Potato, Sucrose, Beets, Bananas, Raisins, Pineapple
Wheat, Grain excluded from Paleo Diet.
- High Glycemic Index 70-100
Baked Potato, White Bread, White Rice, Shredded Wheat Cereals, Pumpkin, Rutabaga
Potato, Wheat, Grain, Honey (not included in Orthodoxes Paleo Diet) and Rice excluded from Paleo Diet.
Majority of fruits, vegetables and nuts are low Glycemic Index. There are a few fruits or vegetable that have a medium Glycemic Index. Paleo foods with medium glycemic index (bananas, raisins and pineapple).
Diabetes Benefits of Paleo Diet
- Improves Blood Cholesterol Levels
- Reduces Triglycerides (fats in blood)
- Reduces Risks of Heart Disease
- Reduces Risks of Hardening of Arteries
- Reduces Risks of 2 type Diabetes
- Diabetes Management
- Low Fat Diet
- Paleo Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Diet (body stores excessive carbohydrates and fats)
- Increase Energy
- Potatoes, Wheat Flour, Dairy, Processed Sugar and Honey excluded from Paleo Diet.
- Paleo Diet Gluten, Dairy, Preservative and Soy Free
- High consumption low glycermic or low carbohydrate foods (fruits and vegetables).
- Paleo Diet Low Carbohydrate Diet and Low Fat Diet
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are "macronutrient".
- The body stores carbohydrates.
- Carbohydrates become glucose in the blood. Food high is carbohydrates cause glucose levels to spike. Potatoes, sugar, bread, cereal, pasta, sugar alcohol and starches are high in carbohydrates.