Low Glycemic Foods

Ezekiel bread (including English muffins) are flourless, sprouted grain bread packed with hearty nutrition. These products are one of the few widely available ways to enjoy bread products that are well suited to a low glycemic lifestyle.

Ezekiel breads come in a number of varieties, prepared from varying combinations of fresh organic sprouted grains and legumes including wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet and spelt.

While they are not gluten-free, the gluten content is relatively low compared to most bread products and – used in moderation – should not be problematic for most consumers who normally avoid gluten but do not suffer from celiac disease.

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Soba noodles are a traditional Japanese favorite, composed mainly or purely of buckwheat flour. Despite the name, buckwheat is unrelated to wheat and contains no gluten.

Premium soba noodles are 100% buckwheat and thus are gluten-free. Still, you need to check labels and ingredients carefully before you buy “soba noodles” – mixtures of buckwheat and wheat flour (typically in an 80%/20% ratio) are also common.

Soba noodles are traditionally served in both hot (served in broth to make a noodle soup) and cold (chilled, with a dipping sauce) dishes. In western cultures today, they are often substituted for pasta and served with tomato or pesto sauces.

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