Many people eat “healthy” yet struggle with fatigue, cravings, and weight gain. The missing piece is often glycemic index (GI)—a concept that explains how foods affect blood sugar.
This blog breaks down GI in simple terms and explains why low-GI snacks are essential for sustained energy, metabolic health, and disease prevention.
What Is Glycemic Index (GI)?
The glycemic index measures:
- How quickly a food raises blood sugar
- How intense that rise is
Foods are classified as:
- Low GI (slow, steady release)
- Medium GI
- High GI (fast spikes and crashes)
Why High-GI Foods Are Everywhere
Highly processed foods:
- Are digested quickly
- Are cheap to manufacture
- Create instant taste satisfaction
But they place a heavy burden on insulin and metabolism.
What Happens When You Eat High-GI Snacks?
- Rapid glucose spike
- Insulin surge
- Sudden energy drop
- Increased hunger and cravings
Over time, this leads to:
- Weight gain
- Insulin resistance
- Type 2 diabetes risk
Benefits of Choosing Low-GI Snacks
Low-GI snacks:
- Provide long-lasting energy
- Improve focus and mood
- Reduce overeating
- Support hormonal balance
They are especially important for:
- Diabetics and pre-diabetics
- Children
- Working professionals
- Women with PCOS
Why Millets Naturally Have a Low GI
Millets:
- Are high in fiber
- Digest slowly
- Support insulin sensitivity
When combined with pulses, they further lower glycemic impact.
Nutramore snacks are developed to maintain low glycemic load without sacrificing taste.
Practical Low-GI Snack Swaps
- Sugar biscuits → Millet cookies
- Fried snacks → Baked savouries
- Refined bars → Protein-rich millet snacks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GI more important than calories?
Both matter, but GI impacts energy and metabolism more directly.
Are fruits high GI?
Whole fruits are generally low to moderate GI due to fiber.
Eat for Stability, Not Spikes
Energy shouldn’t come in waves—it should last. Understanding GI empowers you to choose foods that truly support your lifestyle.
Nutramore believes balanced blood sugar is the foundation of real health.