The glycemic index is a method of measuring how much any given food has an affect on your glucose levels. For example, a low glycemic index food does not raise or spike your blood sugar s much as a high glycemic index food.
Here is a list of the best and worst breakfast Cereals based on their GI value. The lower the GI value the better!
Low Glycemic Index Cereals
Muesli, Natural | 40 | 1.0 oz. |
Kellogg’s All Bran | 49 | 1 oz. |
Steel Cut Oatmeal | 52 | 6 oz. |
High Glycemic Index Cereals
Rice Krispies | 82 | 1.2 oz. |
Instant Oatmeal | 82 | 6 oz. |
Shredded Wheat | 83 | 1.6 oz. |
Cornflakes | 86 | 1 oz. |
Semolina | 87 | ¾ oz. |
Chrispix | 87 | 1 oz.. |