Glycemic Index Help

what are low glycemic index foods?

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1. The glycemic index or GI ranks carbohydrate (sugars and starches) according to their effect on blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion have high GI values. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low GI values. Some low GI foods are: Bran cereal Apples Carrots Chick peas Grapes Green peas Kidney beans Nopal Oranges Peaches Peanuts Pears Red lentils Strawberries Sweet corn Study Finds Health Benefit in Low-Glycemic Diet http://www.preventdisease.com/news/articles/study_finds_health_benefit_low-glycemic_diet.shtml
2. Protein foods.