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Harvard Men's Health Watch. You can get some of the same benefits of a low-glycemic-index diet by avoiding highly processed foods. The glycemic index is a number that indicates how rapidly the body digests a particular type of food and converts it into blood sugar (glucose). Some studies suggest that lower-glycemic-index diets may offer important health benefits for menâlike a reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes.
All of the foods on our list have a low glycemic index (which represents the total rise in a personâs blood sugar level after eating the food) and provide important nutrients you need to stay healthy. 1  Sweet potatoes. 2  Cruciferous vegetables. 3  Legumes. Nuts.  Berries.