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Sneak 'Superfoods' Into Your Diet
Think you don't like healthy foods? These tips could help change your mind
by Kathleen Zelman MPH, RD/LD

WebMD Weight Loss Clinic
Published Thursday September 22, 2005
Reviewed By Cynthia Haines MD

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'The glycemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It compares foods gram for gram of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates that breakdown quickly during digestion have the highest glycemic indexes. The blood glucose response is fast and high. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low glycemic indexes...' click here

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