Why Glycemic Index (GI) Matters (And How We Keep It Low at Total Snacc)

Ever had a snack that gave you a sudden burst of energy, only to leave you crashing an hour later : tired, hungry, and maybe even a little cranky?

Yeah, we’ve been there too. That’s where something called the Glycemic Index (GI) comes into play - and at Total Snacc, it’s one of the most important things we keep an eye on while crafting our snacks.

Let’s break it down.

🍭 What Even *Is* Glycemic Index?

Think of the Glycemic Index as a scorecard for how fast a food raises your blood sugar levels. It ranks carbs on a scale from 0 to 100:

High GI (70 and above): Causes a quick spike in blood sugar. Think: white bread, candy, carbs loaded snacks.

Medium GI (56–69): Moderate rise. Think: brown rice, some fruits.

Low GI (55 or less): Slow, steady release of sugar. Think: lentils, nuts, millets, fibre

The lower the GI, the better it is for keeping energy stable and cravings in check.

⚠️ Why Should You Care?

Here’s the tea: High GI snacks mess with your body.

• ⚡ Energy spikes and crashes - You feel great for 30 mins, then BOOM - brain fog, hunger pangs, and a desperate search for another snack.
• 😴 Sluggish metabolism - Repeated sugar spikes and crashes overwork your insulin system, which can lead to long-term problems like insulin resistance.
• 🧁 Increased cravings - The faster your blood sugar spikes, the faster it drops.. and your body thinks it’s starving again.
• ⚖️ Weight gain and bloating - High GI foods are often low in fibre and high in calories, fat, or both.

In short: High GI = chaos. Low GI = calm, sustained energy.

🧠 The Total Snacc Philosophy: Low GI, High Vibes

We didn’t just want to create snacks that were “healthy-sounding”. We wanted to create actually healthy snacks - the kind that support your energy, digestion, focus, and fitness goals.

That’s why every product we make is designed to be Low GI. Here’s how:

🛠️ How We Keep Our Snacks Low GI

1. High Fibre = Slower Sugar Release

We add Acacia fibre (our gut-friendly hero ingredient) to slow down the absorption of sugar and carbs. This keeps your blood sugar stable and keeps you fuller, longer.

2. Protein Power

Our snacks are loaded with plant-based protein (like soy protein), which naturally lowers the GI of a food and balances out the carbs.

3. Roasting, Not Frying

We roast our bhujia and all our crunchy snacks - no deep frying, no refined carb overload. This helps keep both the fat content and the GI in check.

4. No Added Sugar Spikes

We stay away from refined sugars and use natural seasonings - no syrups, no sneaky hidden sugar bombs.

5. Smart Carb Choices

We carefully choose slow-digesting ingredients - no white rice, no maida, no empty fillers. Just clean, slow-release carbs that fuel you without the crash.

🚀 What You’ll Feel With Low GI Snaccs

When your snacks are low GI, here’s what happens:

✅ Stable energy - No mid-day crash, no zombie mode.

✅ Better focus - Fuel for your brain, not a sugar fog.

✅ Longer satiety - Feel full and satisfied without needing more.

✅ Happier gut - Thanks to all that fibre (hello, acacia).

✅ Fewer cravings - Blood sugar stays balanced, so you don’t raid the kitchen every hour.

🧡 Final Snacc Thoughts

The Glycemic Index might sound like some complicated nutrition nerd talk, but its impact is very real in your daily life - from how your body feels after eating, to how your mind functions, to how easily you stick to your health goals.

At Total Snacc, we obsess over the GI so you don’t have to. Every crunch, bite, and mouthful is designed keeping this in mind.

✨ Eat smart. Snack smarter. Live macro-balanced. ✨