| Agave nectar is a fruit sugar, which absorbs more slowly into the bloodstream and is suitable for diabetics, since it's much lower on the glycemic index. |
| The advantage of HAW is that it contains a high rate of resistant starch, making it possible to obtain a low glycemic index. |
| Those foods with the highest rating on the glycemic index are some simple sugars, starches and anything made from flour. |
| The glycemic index of a carbohydrate is a measure of its postprandial effect on blood glucose. |
| They have a high glycemic index, which means they quickly raise blood-sugar levels. |
| Consult the glycemic index of foods to learn which foods are most likely to cause spikes in blood sugar. |
