A damaged disc in the lower lumbar region may cause sacrum pain as it compresses the spinal nerves. A bulging or herniated disc is often the result of too much sitting with associated poor posture. Improving posture and relieving pressure on the disc will facilitate healing.
In contrast, vegetarian protein sources that contain carbohydrates have a moderate glycemic index and should be consumed in moderate amounts; these include legumes, soy beans, soy milk, tempeh, vegetable burgers, nonfat milk and nonfat plain yogurt without added sugar. 5. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. 6.
Glycemic index scores are assigned to carbohydrate-containing foods. Glycemic index, or GI, is a number assigned to carbohydrate-containing foods based on how they affect your blood sugar levels. Many diets encourage consumption of low-GI foods as part of a low-calorie weight loss program. However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, simply consuming a low-GI diet has not been proven effective for weight loss.