by Michele Krauss

—[ by the numbers ]—

The glycemic index is a numerical index given to a carbohydrate-rich food. It’s based on the average increase in blood glucose levels that occurs after the food is eaten. In other words, foods with a high GI can make you fatter faster than foods with a lower rating. Here are some of the worst culprits:

White Bread = 71

Golden Grahams = 71

Corn Chips = 74

Pretzels = 81

Rice Krispies = 82

Pasta = 92

Potatoes = 82