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Posted on May 22nd 2009 11:00AM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
- Eat either whole grains or products made with 100 percent whole grains.
- Work beans, legumes and lentils into your diet.
- Incorporate plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Here's a list of "free" foods, or foods that rank very low on the glycemic index.
- Familiarize yourself with low GI-friendly foods.
- If a high GI food can't be avoided, pair it with a low GI food to keep blood sugar levels down.
- The popular South Beach Diet is based on the glycemic index, if you're looking for a more structured eating plan.
Have you ever tried a low GI diet? What kinds of tips and tricks can you share with our readers to make this healthy habit stick?
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