Glycemic Index of the Foods: GI of Garbanzo Beans

GI Rating of the Beans, Peas

GI Value of Garbanzo Beans

Food: Garbanzo Beans
Glycemic Index Value: 28
Glycemic Index Range: Low

Low GI foods = GI value less than 55

Medium GI foods = GI value between 55 and 69
High GI foods = GI value greater than 70

Food's Personality: Beans

Garbanzo Beans ( Nok )

O Beans are from the the genus Phaseolus in the pea family.
O Beans generally are warm-season annuals.
O Beans are excellent antioxidants, especially Kidney, Pinto, and Black varieties.
O Beans are useful as a meat substitute.
O Beans contain no cholesterol.
O Beans are the perfect food for a fat-restricted diet.
O Beans are one of the richest sources of fiber.
O Dried beans are rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and B Vitamins.
O You can Store fresh beans in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
O The flatulence caused by dried beans is created by oligosaccharides, complex indigestible sugars that are fermented by friendly bacteria resulting in gas.
O Beano, an enzyme supplement, can break down gas-producing substances in the beans.
O If beans bother your digestive system, try canned beans, or get exercise.
O The Greeks and Romans used the broad bean for balloting—black seeds to signify opposition and white seeds agreement.
O The Aztecs in Mexico used beans as a staple food in the 10th century.
O The Incas introduced beans to South America.

About Garbanzo, Chickpea, Beans:
O The chickpea is grown in the Mediterranean, western Asia and India.
O The wild ancestor of domesticated chickpeas is Cicer reticulatum that only grows in northern Kurdistan.
O Garbanzo, Chickpeas, are a good source of zinc and protein.
O They are also very high in dietary fiber.
O They are a good source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes.
O They are low in fat, and most of the fat content is monounsaturated.

Glycemic Value of the other Beans, Peas:

Baked Beans canned

Black Beans (South American)

Black Eyed Beans

Broad Beans (Canada)

Brown Beans (South Africa)

Butter beans (Canada)

Butter beans (South Africa)

Chick peas dried boiled (Canada)

Haricot/Navy Beans

Hummus (chickpea salad dip)
Jelly Beans

Kidney Beans boiled (Canada)

Kidney Beans boiled (India)

Kidney Beans boiled (USA)

Kidney Beans canned

Lentils boiled (Canada)

Lentils boiled (USA)

Lentils green/canned in brine

Lentils green/dried/boiled (Canada)

Lentils red/split/boiled 25 min

Lima Beans

Marrowfat peas dried/boiled (Canada)

Marrowfat peas dried/boiled (USA)

Mung Beans

Navy Beans

Pinto Beans canned

Red kidney beans soaked overnight/boiled 60 min

Soy Beans

Split pea (Wil-Pak- USA)

Split peas yellow boiled

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