Low GI Bulgur Wheat Salad with Pan-Fried Fish

By Melanie Thomassian, RD, Health Pro Friday, April 03, 2009

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Bulgur wheat is a low GI (48) carbohydrate, and so is ideal for diabetics. Low GI foods cause their energy to be released gradually into the bloodstream, and prevent those unhealthy peaks and troughs in blood sugar levels. This will also help you to feel fuller for longer, and enable you t...

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Gina Capone, Health Guide

4/ 3/09 2:09pm

This recipe looks delish! Thanks for sharing!

Melanie Thomassian, RD, Health Pro

4/ 3/09 2:18pm

Hey Gina,

I normally make this recipe with couscous, but ultered it a little to be lower GI. It's one of my favs!

Ann Bartlett, Health Guide

4/ 9/09 12:06pm

Hi Melanie,

I'm interested in some gluten free recipes. While I have not been officially diagnosed with celiac's I seem to have gluten sensitivity. I have always make a bulgar parsley salad and miss it very much. Suggestions on alternatives to items like bulgar, but that might be comparable in texture and flavor.

verdungal

6/ 2/09 1:38pm

A good substitute for the burlgar might be quinoa . In addition, it's richer in protein

Ann Bartlett, Health Guide

6/ 2/09 1:41pm

My Pal! How are you? Thanks that's a great recommendation! Will try it this week!

Low GI Bulgur Wheat Salad with Pan-Fried Fish

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