1 Mung Beans Provide Nutrients for Weight Loss Beans are a healthy option and addition to many different meals. 2  They are packed with nutrients, which aides in weight loss. 3  One option is the split mung bean.
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium swallow), is a radiological test that is used to visualize the structures of the upper digestive system - the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. (If visualization of the remaining parts of the small intestine is necessary, a small bowel follow through can be added to the test.)
Measuring the glycemic index of foods. To determine the glycemic index (GI) of a food, healthy volunteers are typically given a test food that provides 50 grams (g) of carbohydrate and a control food (white, wheat bread or pure glucose) that provides the same amount of carbohydrate, on different days (4).