GI # for grits?

[DocJ]

I can't find a glycemic index number for grits, anyone know?

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

What kind are they Instant?

 

[DocJ]

I have both.

 

[jimdawg]

I'd love to get gritz, unforunately I haven't been able to locate any in Canada yet.
Here is the link to G.I. database. I found grits there. http://riskfactor.cancer.gov/DHQ/database/gi_values.csfii_94-96_foodcodes.csv

 

[outlawtas]

I'd love to get gritz, unforunately I haven't been able to locate any in Canada yet.
Here is the link to G.I. database. I found grits there. http://riskfactor.cancer.gov/DHQ/database/gi_values.csfii_94-96_foodcodes.csv

I can't find it in that mess! lol...

what exactly is grits... is it just cream of wheat??

 

[jimdawg]

I think it is corn

 

[DocJ]

I think it is corn

Correct...and I couldn't find it in that mess either.

 

[DocJ]

Here's a decent chart:
http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

 

[outlawtas]

thanks for the update doc.

 

[ifxne]

Corn hominy (Zea mays)
40±5 Glycemic Index
150 Serving size
12 Glycemic Load

Glycemic index is identical to an orange, raw.
I had to switch to grits because oatmeal caused similar symptoms as wheat (gas, bloating, skin complexion issues, inflammation, foggy mind, achy joints, crepitus)