We are seeing  "Low GI" logo more often on food pacakaging now. Have you wondered what "Low GI" means?

GI stands for Glycemic Index. In simple words, GI is a system to classify foods according to how quickly the energy of the food is absorbed by the body after it's eaten.

Examples of low GI foods are: wholewheat bread, brown rice, raw fruits, nuts, low fat milk and yoghurt, etc. A diet consists of low GI foods can treat and prevent Diabetes Mellitus and aid in weight loss due to increased feeling of fullness after meal.

High GI food are usually foods with "empty carbs", such as white bread, white rice, pasta, cakes, chips, potatos etc. These foods are very easily and quickily absorbed, leaving you feeling hungry faster and seeks out to eat more.

Meal Guildelines:
   -2 low GI foods per day
or -1 low GI food per meal
or -replace 50% of staple food  as low GI staples.

For more info on Low GI and high GI foods, you can visit: http://www.the-gi-diet.org/