What foods are low on the glycemic index?

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  1. Dr. Harris McIlwain
     
    These foods are low on the glycemic index:

    - Low-fat dairy
    - Low-fat protein, tofu, nuts and legumes
    - Non-starchy vegetables
    - Breakfast cereals based on wheat bran, barley, and oats
    - Whole grain breads made with whole seeds
    - Barley, pasta, and rice instead of potatoes
    - Vinegar and lemon juice dressings
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    These foods are low on the glycemic index:- Low-fat dairy- Low-fat protein, tofu, nuts and legumes- Non-starchy vegetables- Breakfast cereals based on wheat bran, barley, and oats - Whole grain breads made with whole seeds - Barley, pasta, and rice... More
  2. Dr. Vonda Wright
     
    Dr. Vonda Wright answered:
    The Glycemic Index is a measure of the effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels and insulin production.

    Low glycemic index foods include: milk, yogurt, rice bran, lentils, apricots, multigrain bread, citrus fruits, apples, tomatoes, pears, plums, beans, tomato juice, chickpeas, bran cereal, nuts, peaches, hummus.
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    The Glycemic Index is a measure of the effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels and insulin production. Low glycemic index foods include: milk, yogurt, rice bran, lentils, apricots, multigrain bread, citrus fruits, apples, tomatoes,... More