Tag: Zero gi foods

Many people are surprised to learn that pure, unseasoned chicken has a glycemic index (GI) of zero. This fact makes it an excellent option for blood sugar management, but is grilled chicken low GI, and what factors can change its glycemic impact?

A fact often overlooked in dietary planning is that the Glycemic Index (GI) only measures carbohydrate-containing foods. So, which food has zero glycemic index? Foods with no carbohydrates, such as certain pure proteins and fats, are considered to have a GI of zero because they don't cause a direct blood sugar spike.