I’m wondering because they don’t use wheat and white flour and what not.
No, other grains can also have a high GI. I’m still studying what this is and learning which food is low, so I can’t say which one would be best. But you shouldn’t worry that much. There is a spike in blood sugar, but if you eat less, there will be a smaller spike. Well that’s what I read about this.
Some foods can have a different glycemic index after they have been cooked. The explanation is simple: some foods are not as easily digested in their raw form (for instance rice, some vegetables, wheats and other grains). So, after cooking, our bodies can utilize the carbohydrates and absorb them better, thus the glycemic index increases with cooking. This is different than strict carbohydrate count.
I am pre-diabetic, so I am limiting my intake of foods with a high glycemic index (gi) value such as candy, cookies, cake, white bread, white rice, etc. I want to switch to a whole grain bread with a low gi value. Is there any way to tell, by looking at a bread’s nutrition label, what its gi value is?
Yes and if it doesn’t have one, usually the salesclerk could help you out with that. Although it would be best to go to a specialty store than your regular supermarket. You can search online for stores in your area. For other help, see source box below.
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