The Glycaemic Index (Gi) ranks how quickly the carbohydrates in food enter your blood stream and push up your blood sugar levels.

It is believed that following a diet based on low gi principles helps regulate blood sugar levels, reduce hunger pangs and reduce the storage of fat through elevated insulin levels. The quicker carbohydrates are absorbed by the body the more insulin the body releases in response. A slow release is best hence the strong association between low gi and healthy weight loss and reduced hunger pangs.

Who can benefit from low Gi?

Everyone can benefit from obtaining most of their carbohydrates from low GI foods, however for some conditions this should be more strictly observed for instance:

•Diabetes
•PCOS
•Syndrome X

How is it classified?

Gi is classified as High (over 70), Intermediate (56-69) and Low (less than 55). Slimavite shakes have been independently tested by the Leatherhead Institute to have a low Gi of just 35. Learn more about what’s in our naturally sourced, tasty and nutritiously balanced shakes.

The Gi of some popular foods: