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JULY 2025 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…
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental disorders, particular anxiety and depression, are serious problems for individuals, families and societies. Having had my share of mental health problems, I sympathise with anyone who has been in the same boat. Unfortunately, research suggests they are increasing, particularly in young people (1). It is important to know that depression isn’t just a brain…
DIETARY FIBRE, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Australian researchers published in 2024 suggests a possible role for dietary fibre in anxiety and depression. A growing body of evidence suggests a link between the gut microbiome (i.e., bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, archaea, and protozoa) and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Dietary fibre is a…
DIABETES, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Compared to those who don’t have diabetes, people living with diabetes are at significantly higher risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Depression is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and sometimes suicidal thoughts. Anxiety is characterized by nervousness, restlessness, tension, feelings of panic, dread, or danger,…
2O YEARS OF GI NEWS
This month, twenty years ago, the first edition of GI News was published using what was then one of the latest and greatest forms of social media: Google’s Blogger. Professor Jennie Brand-Miller teamed up with nutrition scientist Scott Dickinson and writer/editor Philippa Sandall to launch the world’s first Blog dedicated to the glycemic index of…
HIGH FIBRE, LOW GI FOODS
As discussed in this month’s editions of GI News, there is growing evidence that foods, meals and diets high in fibre with a low GI may help prevent and even manage symptoms of depression in some people. In this month’s shopper’s guide, we look at a range of foods that are high in fibre and low…
CHEAP AND CHEERFUL OATS
It appears low glycemic index (GI) diets may help boost our mood and may even ward off depression. The GI is one of many factors linked to better mental health and an overall healthy eating pattern is important but cheap and cheerful oats can deliver. They are a wholegrain food with a lower GI that…
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
SPICED MAPLE GRANOLA WITH YOGHURT 0:05 Prep • 00:35 cook • 8 Servings • Breakfast • Everyday INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups rolled oats ½ cup raw cashews, roughly chopped ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons maple syrup olive spray oil 800g reduced-fat Greek yoghurt…