So Good Regular, Lite, 99.9% Fat Free, So Nice and Bliss flavoured soymilks all have a low glycaemic index (GI)*.
* Low GI foods have a GI below 55.
Glycaemic Index
The GI ranks foods from 0 – 100 according to how a particular food effects blood glucose levels.
The higher the ranking, the faster the food will cause blood glucose to rise. Low GI foods have a GI below 55. A moderate ranking is between 56 – 69, and a high GI food is anything with a ranking over 70.
Long-lasting energy
Low GI foods are digested slowly, causing blood glucose levels to rise more slowly. Because of this, low GI foods sustain our energy over a longer period, and can even help keep those hunger pains at bay.
Generally, a low GI diet is a diet that focuses on a wide variety of minimally processed foods that are high in fibre, lean proteins with an emphasis on legumes, including soy, and wholegrains. Aim to include at least one low GI food at each meal.
Tip: A breakfast cereal with a moderate GI can be lowered, simply by adding So Good!
The above nutrition information is of a general nature and does not substitute for individual or specific advice as recommended to you by your Health Practitioner.
References
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