BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all of the low GI foods:
A
Beans
B
Chips
C
Apples
D
Wholemeal Spaghetti
E
Sweets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The glycemic index (GI) of wholemeal pasta equals to 50, which classifies it as a low GI food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spaghetti, for example, has a low glycemic index (42). But eat a huge plate of it and your blood sugar will head into the stratosphere. And “not all foods with a low glycemic index are health foods, ” cautions Dr. Hu.

Detailed explanation-3: -The best advantage of whole wheat pasta for diabetics is that it is a rich fiber source and low-calorie diet. Fiber slows down the conversion of starch into glucose and maintains steadiness in blood glucose levels. Whole wheat pasta keeps blood sugar in control and promotes healthy weight management.

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