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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…
GLUCOSE SENSITIVITY
You’ve likely heard people say ‘I need a sugar hit’ or speak of ‘sugar highs and sugar lows’. What are they feeling? Is it conceivable they can detect blood glucose levels that are too high or too low? We know the brain needs a constant, stable supply of glucose as its primary source of fuel…
CAN A LOW GI DIET IMPROVE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS?
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Current Diabetes Reviews, found that a low GI diet may help modestly lower LDL cholesterol levels. Dietary changes are the first line of treatment for high cholesterol. Current recommendations include replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats and increasing soluble fibre intake. Some studies have also reported benefits…
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INSULIN, BLOOD GLUCOSE AND CHOLESTEROL
When we think about insulin, most of us will recognise that it has an essential role in managing blood glucose levels, and that people with diabetes either don’t produce any (Type 1) or have a relative insufficiency (Type 2). Perhaps less known is that in addition to its central role in blood glucose regulation, insulin…
BLOOD FATS
It’s not uncommon to hear someone say that they have “high cholesterol” and that they are “on a diet” or taking medication to manage their cholesterol. What are blood fats and how can we manage them? Cholesterol Cholesterol is a kind of fat that is a part of all of our body’s cells. It is…
BLOOD FATS, GI AND GL
Low glycemic index foods and beverages help improve blood fats independent of their fibre content, but consuming higher fibre varieties may have additional benefits. In this month’s shopper’s guide, we look at a range of low GI and low GL foods that are also sources of fibre that will help maintain optimal blood cholesterol and…
NUT BUTTER: SPREADING THE LOVE
I didn’t encounter peanut butter until my early teens because it simply wasn’t part of my family’s pantry. As an adult, I’ve been making up for lost time. It is now one of my favourite pantry staples, and finding a supermarket container big enough for my needs can be a challenge. Happily, this delicious habit…
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
MIDDLE EASTERN BEAN AND SWEET POTATO STEW 00:20 Prep • 4 Servings • Main Meal • Everyday INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ cup Israeli couscous 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cups 2cm-cubed kumara 2 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning 4 pitted fresh dates, sliced 6 dried apricots, halved 400g can no-added-salt chopped tomatoes 1 cup…