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.
List of Low Insulin Index Vegetables. Raw vegetables are very low on the glycemic index. Photo Credit Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images. The glycemic index, or GI, is a system of ranking foods based on their carbohydrate content and ability to raise blood sugar levels. Low-glycemic foods have an index of 55 or lower on the GI. These foods contain little carbohydrates and therefore cause only slight fluctuation in blood glucose levels. The purpose of the GI is to help you select the right kinds of carbohydrates for good blood glucose control.