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Step 1
Look for high fiber foods that are naturally low on the glycemic index. Foods that are high in fiber include whole grain cereals and breads and fresh fruits and vegetables with the exception of corn and potatoes.
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Step 2
Avoid foods that are high in simple sugars which include sugary drinks and cookies.
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Step 3
Eat the right carbohydrates. Although many dieters regard carbohydrates as bad, people need to consume carbohydrates for energy and to maintain the brain and central nervous system. Choose high quality carbohydrate foods such as prunes and cherries, lentils and kidney beans, whole milk and plain yogurt.
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Step 4
Print a glycemic index food list and post it in your kitchen. Prepare meals according to the foods that are low on the glycemic index.
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Step 5
Be aware of food preparation. Research suggests that the methods by which low glycemic foods are prepared can increase their glycemic level. For example, processing fruits and vegetables which make them easier to digest can actually raise glycemic levels.
