I know it is a bit daunting as it is a little confusing

Feel free to ask any questions - there are a few of us die hard Montigancers here that post regularly.

Re Pinto beans GI about 40, GL of about 10 - probably best to wait until Phase 2 Montiganc, or eat in extreme moderation with lots of lower GI food.

As far as refried beans are concerned - personally I'd stay well away - far too much saturated fat in there. However, I can't find the stats for them anywhere.

Like Koko says - Montignac isn't a carb frenzy, but it isn't super restrictive either. You can eat your heart's content on the RIGHT carbs

The trick is finding out what the right carbs are!

Montiganc is more about eating a balanced diet that eliminates the requirement to take daily dietary suppliments - as you should be getting all you need naturally - except for Brewer's Yeast - a little bit of that on my favorite muesli won't hurt

Spang