According to Hagikalfa (2013) the glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the effects of the carbohydrate in certain foods on blood sugar levels when they are consumed. The GI has a numerical scale from 0 to 100 and 'low' GI food are generally under 55 and 'high' GI foods are over 70, on average. In the study conducted by Kelly and et. al (2011) is was found that a low-glycemic index diet has anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetogenic effects when combined with exercise in older, obese pre-diabetics as well as improve glucose tolerance and reduce diabetes risk. The low GI diet is a good option for those who maybe diabetic or pre-diabetic. Some of the pros for the a diet low on the GI scale include it being overall good for your health, it can lower the risk of developing type II diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
