Choosing the right amount and type of carbohydrate (carb) foods can help you to manage your blood glucose levels. The glycaemic index (GI) is one tool that can help you choose which carb foods to eat. Carb foods are the main source of energy for your body. Foods that are high in carbs include bread, pasta, rice, grains, cereals, fruits, starchy vegetables, legumes, milk and yoghurt. Your body breaks down carbs into glucose. The glucose then enters your bloodstream and is used by the body’s cells for energy. Read more in our fact sheet. The glycaemic index fact sheet The glycaemic index (GI) is one tool that can help you choose which carb foods to eat. The GI ranks how quickly or slowly carb foods affect blood glucose levels. Download now Related resources The glycaemic index quick guide This is a quick guide to the glycaemic index (GI). GI is a tool to help you choose which carbohydrate foods to eat. GI ranks how quickly or slowly carb foods affect blood glucose levels. Available in other languages Download Healthy cooking videos Watch these videos to find out about building a healthier meal, cooking methods, fats and oils, flavour and carbohydrate, glycaemic index and fibre. Available in other languages Watch now
