An example of a food with a low glycemic index is
a. lentil soup.
b. a bagel.
c. a sports drink.
d. corn flakes cereal.
A
Lentil soup would have a low glycemic index. A low glycemic index means that a food produces a relatively small increase in blood glucose level. Lentils are high in fiber which tends to decrease glycemic index. Bagels, sports drinks, and corn flakes are relatively low in fiber.
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