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What are some tips for reducing the glycemic index of starchy foods?

What are some tips for reducing the glycemic index of starchy foods?

Update: 2025-10-17
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Starchy foods should actually be part of every meal. They come in three groups: cereal-based foods like bread, rice and pasta; pulses and legumes like lentils, beans, and chickpeas; and of course, potatoes.


However, some members of this food group have a notoriously high glycemic index. 


What is a glycemic index? So does this mean we should avoid starchy foods? Is cooling the only way to lower the GI of starchy foods?
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What are some tips for reducing the glycemic index of starchy foods?

What are some tips for reducing the glycemic index of starchy foods?

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