The presence of fiber in a meal slows down the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestinal tract. Beyond that, there are also several natural fibers that can be taken as supplements with meals that block carbohydrate receptor sites in the intestinal tract, thereby further slowing the absorption of high-glycemic carbohydrates and the resulting glycemic response. These include high fiber foods such as nopal cactus, konjac mannan (glucomannan), and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). - Baseline of Health Foundation
Posted on: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:47:08 +0000
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