Glycemic-Index Diet Do’s & Don’ts

Don’t: Eat highly refined carbs like white bread

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Because they’re more quickly digested than their less-refined counterparts, they’re said to cause blood sugar to spike and a quick return of hunger. Opt for breads with whole grains or stone-ground flour instead. [Stacey Newman/iStockphoto]

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Last updated by Kurtis Hiatt | January 02, 2013


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