
Because of the low amount of bad carbs and the high amount of fiber, sambar has a good Glycemic Index (GI) number. (A good GI number is a low one.) This is something that "The Healthy Indian Diet" book explains. But if you want to learn about the significance of the Glycemic Index for one's health now, you need to read Ms. Shyamal Leonard's article in India Currents magazine. (Read on.)