However, unhealthy low GI options include chocolate and crisps, which can be high in fat.
“Relying on GI alone is not a reliable way to decide whether foods or combinations of foods are healthy,” said the NHS.
Moreover, research shows that it is the amount of carbohydrates eaten, rather than its GI rating alone that has the “biggest influence on blood glucose levels after meals”.
This is why Dr Brewer also suggests to “lose some excess weight” by watching portion sizes.