Glycemic Index and Blood Glucose Load of Coarse Cereal Functional Rice
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The glycemic index and blood glucose load of coarse cereal functional rice were investigated in this study, to provide reference for the diet selection of patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The glycemic index (GI), glycemic load (GL), as well as increased and decreased blood glucose rate of different staples (coarse cereal functional rice, thai fragrant rice, steamed bread and rice porridge) were measured to assess the blood glucose controlling ability of coarse cereals functional rice. The results showed that the GI values of coarse cereal functional rice, thai fragrant rice, steamed bread and rice porridge were 65.8, 76.3, 85.4, and 79.7, respectively, and the GL values of those were 9.83, 15.09, 15.82, and 15.76, respectively. Compared with the glucose, thai fragrant rice, steamed bread, and rice porridge, the GL value and the rate of blood glucose increase or decrease for coarse cereal functional rice were all the lowest. Therefore, its blood glucose response was the smallest, it was more suitable as the healthy staple food for diabetic patients. The results showed that coarse cereal functional rice had lower GI and GL values, which would help maintaining the stability of postprandial blood glucose.
