A damaged disc in the lower lumbar region may cause sacrum pain as it compresses the spinal nerves. A bulging or herniated disc is often the result of too much sitting with associated poor posture. Improving posture and relieving pressure on the disc will facilitate healing.
In contrast, vegetarian protein sources that contain carbohydrates have a moderate glycemic index and should be consumed in moderate amounts; these include legumes, soy beans, soy milk, tempeh, vegetable burgers, nonfat milk and nonfat plain yogurt without added sugar. 5. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. 6.
It also has no gluten. Quinoa is also very low on the glycemic index with a value of 35. Foods with a low glycemic index are great for diabetics and anyone watching his/her weight. By comparison brown rice has a glycemic index of 50, white rice 85, and corn syrup 115 (which goes into many commercially processed foods).