Insulin Sensitive — low-GI recipes
Insulin Sensitive: 182 low-GI recipes from the LOGI catalogue. The median glycemic load is 4.0 per serving. Preparation takes 1 to 500 minutes.
Sorted by glycemic load, lowest first.
Sweet Chilli Glazed Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
Succulent salmon with Asian-inspired glaze served over cauliflower rice - a blood sugar-friendly twist on a weeknight favorite that's ready in 45 minutes.
Avgolemono with Pearl Barley
Greece's silky egg-lemon soup gets a blood-sugar-friendly boost from pearl barley — one of the lowest-GI grains — plus tender chicken and bright citrus.
Low-GI Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Aubergine)
Sicily's beloved sweet-and-sour aubergine stew made blood-sugar-friendly — raisins replace sugar for a gentler glucose curve with rich agrodolce flavor.
Baba Ganoush with Crudités and Wholegrain Pita
Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with tahini, garlic, and lemon, paired with crisp vegetable sticks for dipping — a naturally blood-sugar-steady Lebanese mezze.
Low-GI Fiskesuppe — Salmon and Celeriac Cream Soup
A velvety Norwegian salmon soup swapping potato for low-GI celeriac, delivering creamy richness with steady blood sugar — ready in just 40 minutes.
Low-GI Lohikeitto: Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup
A velvety Finnish salmon soup with cauliflower swapped in for half the potatoes, keeping blood sugar steady while delivering pure Nordic comfort.
Low-GI Chili con Carne with Two-Bean Base
Two-bean chili con carne built for steady blood sugar — black beans and kidney beans replace rice, delivering fiber-rich protein with every spoonful.
Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Herb Coating
Crispy almond-coated chicken breasts deliver satisfying crunch with blood sugar-friendly protein and healthy fats that slow glucose absorption.
Low-Glycemic Chicken Fajitas with Whole Wheat Tortillas
Vibrant Mexican-inspired fajitas featuring lean chicken, colorful peppers, and fiber-rich whole wheat tortillas for stable blood sugar levels.
Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
Smoky Korean bulgogi nestled in crisp lettuce cups — high-protein, nearly zero-starch, and blood-sugar-friendly with pear replacing most of the marinade sugar.
Low-GI Shepherd's Pie with Celeriac Mash
Savoury lamb mince simmered in a rich tomato-thyme gravy, topped with creamy celeriac mash and grilled golden — all low-GI comfort, no blood sugar spike.
Golden Sweet Potato Fritters with Almond Flour and Fermented Pickles
Protein-packed fritters with reduced sweet potato, almond flour, and flaxseed create a blood-sugar friendly meal. Crispy, satisfying, and perfectly balanced.
Mediterranean Rainbow Tuna Salad with Mustard Dressing
A vibrant, protein-packed salad featuring colorful vegetables and lean tuna, dressed with tangy mustard vinaigrette—perfect for stable blood sugar levels.
Low-GI Okroshka with Celeriac (Cold Kefir Soup)
Icy-cold kefir soup packed with crunchy vegetables, boiled eggs, and raw celeriac instead of potato — a fermented, fiber-rich bowl that barely nudges blood sugar.
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach and Brown Rice
Caramelized miso salmon over fibre-rich brown rice with sesame spinach — a balanced, low-GI plate packed with omega-3s and steady-energy whole grains.
Miso-Glazed Chicken with Brown Rice and Sprouting Broccoli
A blood sugar-friendly Japanese bowl featuring tender chicken, nutty brown rice, and crisp broccoli with a savory miso dressing that won't spike glucose.
Baingan Bharta with Red Lentil Dal
Smoky charred eggplant folded into a cumin-spiked tomato base and served alongside protein-rich red lentil dal — a naturally low-glycemic Indian meal.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Low-GI Optimization
A blood sugar-friendly black bean soup packed with fiber and plant protein. This hearty vegetarian meal delivers sustained energy without glucose spikes.
Low-GI Vietnamese Prawn and Vegetable Noodle Bowl
A refreshing Asian-inspired salad featuring succulent prawns, crisp vegetables, and rice noodles tossed in a zesty lime dressing—perfect for stable blood sugar levels throughout the day.
Blood Sugar-Friendly Southwestern Veggie & Lentil Bowl
A fiber-rich, plant-based bowl combining protein-packed lentils, nutrient-dense vegetables, and brown rice for sustained energy without blood sugar spikes.
Protein-Packed Air-Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy air-fried chicken breast coated in protein crisps with zesty yogurt sauce on a bun—high protein, satisfying, and blood sugar friendly.
Ful Medames (Egyptian Stewed Fava Beans)
Egypt's ancient breakfast of creamy fava beans with cumin, lemon and olive oil — naturally low-glycemic, high in plant protein and soluble fiber.
Blood Sugar-Friendly Dark Chocolate Celebration Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this low-GI chocolate cake sweetened naturally with yam and applesauce, delivering rich flavor without the blood sugar spike.
Low-GI Köttbullar with Celeriac Mash
Classic Swedish meatballs in a silky cream sauce over low-carb celeriac mash — all the comfort with roughly half the glycemic impact of the original.
Som Tam — Green Papaya Salad
Pounded Thai salad bursting with fibre-rich green papaya, crunchy peanuts, and dried shrimp — barely any sugar yet all the bright, spicy flavour you crave.
Chana Masala with Cucumber Raita
Protein-rich chickpeas braised in a fragrant ginger-tomato masala with cooling cucumber-mint raita — a naturally low-GI Indian classic that keeps blood sugar steady.
Lower-GI Kedgeree with Cauliflower Rice
Smoky poached haddock and jammy eggs over spiced cauliflower-basmati rice — a low-GI British classic that keeps blood sugar steady without losing comfort.
Mediterranean Butter Beans with Herb-Crusted Lamb
Tender seared lamb paired with creamy butter beans braised in aromatic tomato broth—a protein-rich, low-GI Greek feast that keeps blood sugar steady.
Low-GI Borscht with Celeriac
A hearty Ukrainian beet soup where celeriac stands in for potato, keeping the starchy body intact while beef and sour cream slow glucose absorption naturally.
Low-GI Huevos Rancheros
Black beans and eggs nestle in a smoky tomato salsa on a single corn tortilla — a high-protein, high-fiber Mexican breakfast that keeps blood sugar steady.
Low-Glycemic Chicken and White Bean Casserole
A hearty, blood sugar-friendly chicken casserole packed with fiber-rich beans and vegetables that keeps you satisfied without the glucose spike.
Roast Chicken with Celeriac Chips and Garlicky Greens
Tender roasted chicken paired with crispy low-GI celeriac chips and nutrient-rich cavolo nero—a blood sugar-friendly twist on a classic roast dinner.
Low-GI Thai Green Curry Chicken & Sweet Potato Parcels
Fragrant parchment-baked chicken with sweet potato and peppers in coconut curry sauce—a blood sugar-friendly Thai-inspired meal ready in 40 minutes with a moderate glycemic load of 18.7 and GI of 58.
Misir Wot with Wilted Collard Greens
Slow-simmered Ethiopian red lentil stew rich in soluble fiber, spooned over wilted collard greens for a naturally low-glycemic, protein-packed plant-based meal.
Low-Glycemic Crispy Tofu & Shirataki Noodle Teriyaki Bowl
Protein-packed crispy tofu with blood sugar-friendly shirataki noodles in a sugar-free teriyaki sauce. Perfect for stable energy throughout your day with 15-20g protein per serving.
Low-GI Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb & Kidney Bean Stew)
A blood-sugar-friendly Persian classic packed with fresh herbs, tender lamb, and low-GI kidney beans — no rice needed for a deeply satisfying meal.
Mackerel, New Potato & Watercress Salad with Horseradish
A vibrant, protein-rich salad featuring omega-3 packed mackerel, tender new potatoes, and peppery watercress with a zesty horseradish dressing for balanced blood sugar.
Low-GI Fårikål: The Norwegian National Dish, Rebuilt for Steady Blood Sugar
Norway's beloved lamb-and-cabbage stew paired with waxy potatoes and a tangy lingonberry pickle — protein-rich, naturally low-GI, and deeply comforting.