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JANUARY 2026 GI NEWS
GI News is published online by the University of Sydney, School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Charles Perkins Centre, and delivered to the mailboxes of our 100,000+ subscribers. Our goal is to help people choose the high-quality carbs that are digested at a rate that our bodies can comfortably accommodate and to share…
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO LOSE A FEW KILOS?
Humans are very social creatures. We love celebrations and festivities where special foods and drinks are prepared and enjoyed. I call them party foods – those we keep for special occasions. Here in Australia, our summer weather means we tend to have seafood (e.g., prawns/shrimp and oysters) and salads on the menu. Some of us…
THE IMPACT OF HOLIDAYS AND SEASONAL CHANGES ON SLEEP AND ACTIVITY LEVELS
Our sleep and movement patterns vary significantly by day-of-the-week and season, as well as during annual events like the Christmas to New Year holiday/vacation period, and daylight-saving time changes according to a recent Australian study. Researchers from the University of South Australia and the University of Queensland conducted a cohort study including 368 adults who…
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WHAT TO DRINK?
With so many drinks to choose from at home, in the supermarket, the corner store, the theatre or the club/pub/bar, it can be confusing to know which option is best. Like most things, it depends of course on your personal circumstances and the occasion. Let’s look at a few of the more common non-alcoholic options…
WEIGHT GAIN: IS IT BODY FAT, OR SOMETHING ELSE?
During the festive season and often associated holidays/vacations, it is not unusual to gain some weight. Given a significant proportion of people living in many parts of the world are overweight or obese according to their Body Mass Index (i.e., BMI greater than 25 kilograms/meters squared (kg/m2)), this is often a cause for concern. Should…
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COMFORT FOODS WITH A LOW GI
When the festive season is over, it’s time to go back to eating your regular diet, and getting back to your regular physical activity and sleeping patterns. While party foods are no longer on the menu (except for those special occasions), there are of course hundreds of familiar foods that provide comfort and good nutrition…
POTATOES: THE VEGETABLE COMFORT FOOD THAT LOVES YOU BACK
“Happy New Year” is a common refrain, but it can be a tough time after the party is over. There might be some post-indulgence regret in the form of holiday weight (fat) gain. Be compassionate and kind to yourself. Plan things that make you feel good such as a walk in nature or a good…
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THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
HEALTHIER CLASSIC POTATO SALAD 0:15 Prep • 00:15 cook • 8 Servings • Side • Everyday INGREDIENTS 800g baby new potatoes, scrubbed, halved if large 6 large eggs, hard boiled, halved 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced 1 radish, sliced into matchsticks 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, leaves reserved ½ red onion, sliced into fine wedges ¼…