Healthy Levels Of Sugar

Glycaemic index (GI) is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose gradually, have a low GI. A lower glycemic response usually equates to a lower insulin demand, and may improve long-term blood glucose control and blood lipids. Recent research also suggests that high-GI carbohydrate is associated with increased risk of obesity.

The (Australia’s national science agency) examined Greenwheat Freekeh and found both our Freekeh products are low-GI (Wholegrain Freekeh GI=43, Cracked GI=55). This is lower than the GI values of couscous (65), calrose rice (83) and basmati rice (58).

They also found the insulin response to Cracked and Wholegrain Freekeh was “exceptionally favourable”, suggesting that Freekeh may be helpful in the management and prevention of type 2 diabetes.

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