A Low Glycemic Pyramid
Foods at the top of the pyramid should be the smallest portion of your daily diet; foods at the bottom, the largest portion. Note that the vegetables and fruits that you choose should be those found on the lower half of the glycemic index.
Cereals, rice, pasta, bread, and other foods made from grains should always be from whole grain flour, not refined flour. Low carb substitutes are generally acceptable.
Acceptable dairy consists of cheese, unsweetened or sugar-free yogurt, sour cream, as well as whole milk and cream.
Legumes are foods that have small seeds in a pod, such as peanuts, beans, peas, nuts and soy.
Low glycemic desserts, such as those sweetened with artificial and alternative sweeteners, are not included on our pyramid, since they should only be eaten occasionally, as a treat, not as an everyday source of nutrients.
High glycemic foods are not included, since they should be avoided.
©Lynn Stephens
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