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Re: rutabaga
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R Bartlett <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 6 May 2001 17:47:50 -0700
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<<Now the "Not permitted" list includes turnips (which I would guess
would include the yellow turnip or rutabaga) with potatoes. But compare
the carbs in potato vs. turnip to see why turnips are considered a
potato substitute for low carb eaters.>>

Here are some glycemic index's of common root vegetables

ROOT VEGETABLES   (white bread = 100)
Carrots 70
Yam 73
Sweet potato 77
Potato, white, not specified, boiled 80
Beets 91
Potato mashed 100
Swede (rutabaga) 103 [note: closely related to turnip]
French fries 107
Potato, microwaved 117
Potato, instant 118
Potato, baked 121
Parsnips 139

source: www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

Rob

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