Dreamfields Pasta - it actually says its low GI on the box
Agave Nectar - low GI sweetner
Stevia or Truvia - low GI sweetener. Stay away from Sweet n Low, or Equal, or Nutrasweet
Low Fat Greek Yogurt - it's better if you get the plain vs. the flavored ones b.c. it has less sugar, but you can add Agave Nectar to it to sweeten it. Add berries, bananas, or any fruit to add flavor. It's really rich and creamy
Lara Bars - you will find only all natural ingredients in these bars, and they are sweetened with fruit
Transitions Chocolate or Vanilla Shake Transitions Shake - these are what I use for my weight loss clients, but anyone who wants a healthy treat can enjoy these! They have 2 grams of sugar, 18 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. We blend them with milk and add berries, or bananas, and ground flax seed. They are really thick and creamy and are great for breakfast or an afternoon snack, minus the nasty taste that some weight loss shakes have
Sprouted Grain Bread - this bread tastes delicious. The grains are not finely milled like regular bread so it is low GI and won't spike your blood sugar
Kashi Go Lean Cereal (in a Red box) - 10 grams of fiber, 13 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat, only 6 grams of sugar. I also use this to make trail mix. Just pour some of the cereal in a big bowl, add chopped walnuts and almonds and a small amount of dark chocolate chips. It's great for on-the-go.
Steel Cut Oats - these are much lower GI than rolled or quick oats. I put walnuts, ground flaxseed, berries, bananas, a little agave and cinnamon in it to make it tasty
Emerald Almonds that are dusted with Cocoa Powder - these are so good and taste really chocolately, but are very low sugar
Archer Farms Organic Blue Corn Chips with Flax Seed - you can only find these at Target, but they are so tasty!
Chrunchmaster Mulit-Grain Crackers in Sea Salt flavor (gluten free)
Kashi High Fiber Waffles - we like to put Smuckers all Natural, No Sugar Added Peanut Butter on these with bananas and blueberries. The fat from the peanut butter lowers the glycemic index of the meal.
Quinoa - it kind of tastes like couscous, but is a gluten- free grain and low gi
Long Grain Basmati Brown Rice
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Showing posts with label agave syrup. Show all posts
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Some of My Favorite Low Glycemic Items
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agave syrup,
fiber,
gluten,
low fat,
low gi,
low glycemic,
pasta
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Hot Buckwheat Cereal with Fresh Berries: Low-GI, Gluten-Free
I discovered this product about 2 years ago, while learning about the glycemic index. Not only is it low-GI, but is a great alternative to oatmeal if you have gluten issues. The fact that it may control blood sugar, and is high in fiber is why it is considered low-GI. This makes it a wonderful choice for Diabetics too.
Buckwheat is actually a fruit seed that looks and tastes a lot like a grain. Buckwheat is great for your cholesterol and it actually acts like an ACE Inhibitor to lower blood pressure. It has tons of fiber in it and will keep you full for hours. I sweeten it with Agave Syrup (all natural, low-gi sweetner) and add ground flaxseed, cinnamon, blueberries and raspberries. It is wonderful for anyone who wants to have a nutritious, filling breakfast.
Here is a link if you want to get more info. on Buckwheat: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=11
Buckwheat is actually a fruit seed that looks and tastes a lot like a grain. Buckwheat is great for your cholesterol and it actually acts like an ACE Inhibitor to lower blood pressure. It has tons of fiber in it and will keep you full for hours. I sweeten it with Agave Syrup (all natural, low-gi sweetner) and add ground flaxseed, cinnamon, blueberries and raspberries. It is wonderful for anyone who wants to have a nutritious, filling breakfast.
Here is a link if you want to get more info. on Buckwheat: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=11
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agave syrup,
blood pressure,
buckwheat,
glycemic index
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