foods that are low in glycemic index/glycemic load
are foods that are high water/fibre
content......... and are full of anti-oxidants for
our bodies

i eat low Gi and GL

www.mendosa.com has a substantial listing of the
glycemic indexes of many foods, and a good
explanation of the glycemid load

good luck, and happy healthy eating

kate
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"Chris" > wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I apologize if this is a faq. While reading
"Fantastic Voyage" by
> Ray Kurzwell and Terry Grossman, I discovered
they recommend if you
> want to live longer to eat this way.
> I'm trying to be semi-vegetarian and I'm now
looking for a book
> listing only glycemic indexes and or load.
>
> What do you think about a non-diabetic trying
to live this way?
>
> Quote:
> Studies have demonstrated that hight-GL diets
are strongly
> associated with blood markers (indications) of
syndrome X, such as
> lowered HDL-C (beneficial cholesterol) and
elevated triglycerides
> (blood fats. So try to eat lower-GL foods.
>
> Thank you,
> Christopher Lusardi
>