Wellness Mind & Body Low Glycemic Index Foods By Health Editorial Team Published on May 9, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email According to a new study from The Cochrane Collaboration, an independent health-research organization, people on diets that call for fiber-rich, complex-carb-loaded foods like lentils, sweet potatoes, and apples lost a little over two pounds more in five weeks, compared with people on low-fat or other types of diets. These foods rank low on the glycemic index (GI), which means theyre less likely to cause blood sugar spikes and leave you feeling hungry. Low Glycemic Index Foods (55 or less)Skim milkPlain YogurtSoy beverageApple/plum/orangeSweet potatoOat bran breadAll-BranConverted or Parboiled ricePumpernickel breadAl dente (firm) pastaLentils/kidney/baked beansChick peas Medium Glycemic Index Foods (56-69)BananaPineappleRaisinsNew potatoesOatmealPopcornSplit pea or green pea soupBrown riceCouscousBasmati riceShredded wheat cerealWhole wheat breadRye bread High Glycemic Index FoodsWatermelonDried datesInstant mashed potatoesBaked white potatoParsnipsRutabagaInstant riceCorn FlakesRice KrispiesCheeriosBagel, whiteSoda crackersJellybeansFrench fries Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit