Steven's preference is that most of his carbohydrate intake comes from sources low on the glycemic index scale. What types of foods should Steven consider to include in his diet that will not spike blood glucose levels?

Low glycemic index food such as Bran cereals, Apple, Orange, Kidney beans, Black beans, Lentils, Wheat tortilla, Skim milk, Cashews, Peanuts, Carrots

The types of food Steven should consider in his diet are carbohydrate-containing foods with a low GI (glycemic index) these include;

dried beans and legumes (like kidney beans and lentils), all non-starchy vegetables, some starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes, most fruit, and many whole grain breads and cereals (like barley, whole wheat bread, rye bread, and all-bran cereal).

Explanation:

Glycemic index (GI) measures how carbohydrate containing foods raises blood glucose. Foods with high G. I raises blood glucose level so high, diabetes patients are advised against such foods conversely foods with low GI does not raise the blood glucose level so high.