The body needs to use the energy and burn off the carbs so the sugar from carbohydrates will not get stored in the body as fat. Low GI foods (55 or less) include soy products, milk, porridge, beans, fruits, grainy bread, and mushrooms. High GI foods (70 and more) can be found in potatoes, white bread, white rice, teh tarik, carbonated drinks and noodles. “It helps to sustain the energy you get from food, so it is easier to control your appetite,” said Lim on the benefits of low GI foods. white rice).

Source: The Star December 28, 2017 21:00 UTC