Low GI Snacks

Not all snacks are created equal. Some snacks are made with carbohydrates that break down so quickly in the body that your blood sugar levels can skyrocket. Other snacks, such as Kind Fruit + Nut Bars, are made with carbohydrates that breakdown into sugar slowly and evenly. The Glycemic Index or GI is a way to measure this carbohydrate breakdown, helping us to easily compare and rank the carbohydrates found in various foods. Low-GI foods have been linked to both reducing the risk of heart disease, and maintaining low cholesterol. By making your body feel full and content longer than other foods, Low-GI foods can even help with weight management [www.glycemicindex.com]. Snacking on a KIND Fruit + Nut Bar offers all of the nutritional benefits found in a Low-GI food along with a range of flavors your taste buds will thank you for.

Diabetes and GI

We are proud to announce that 9 out of 10* delicious flavors of our KIND Fruit + Nut Bar are Low-GI snacks. For a diabetic, the fluctuation of blood sugar levels induced by High-GI foods isn't simply unhealthy. it's dangerous. For someone with diabetes, it is especially important to snack on Low-GI foods like KIND bars to help maintain control over their insulin levels throughout the day. With KIND, delicious and nutritious snacking can be worry-free.

* Walnut and Date is not a Low GI snack.

Energy for the Long Run

Because they break down slowly and evenly, Low-GI foods supply athletes with long-lasting energy required for peak performance. For an athlete who needs to re-fuel, Low-GI foods such as KIND bars help replenish the body's drained energy supply. KIND bars, with their Low-GI values, offer energy and nutritional value that lasts. Whatever your sport is, KIND Fruit + Nut Bars are here to help.

Diabetes

Diabetes leaves millions of people around the world monitoring their blood insulin levels. Low-GI snacks are essential to tackle hunger without increasing blood sugar levels. Learn more about Low-GI snacking and Diabetes here.