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Search our comprehensive database of GI tested foods. Complete with data for Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, serving size, direct references to the studies used to CALCULATE the VALUES, and more!

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Our monthly newsletter and blog will keep you up to date with everything that is going on behind the scenes in GI research as well as PROVIDING PRACTICAL tips to HELP YOU ENJOY A HEALTHY LOW GI DIET. 

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We are the home of Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Service (SUGiRS). We are an established commercial GI testing laboratory, where we test foods for their glycemic index, insulin index, satiety response, and other metabolic parameters. We also do other analyses such as in vitro starch digestion assays. SUGiRS has an established reputation for quality, speed and flexibility.

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GI NEWS – MAY 2023

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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…

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BENEFITS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD for short, is becoming increasingly common, estimated to affect nearly one-third of adults in Western countries like Australia. It is caused by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver, which can lead to inflammation and scarring, and eventually, liver damage. There is no single treatment for a fatty…

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FRUCTOSE AND THE LIVER

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In recent decades, sugars have played the role of dietary demon, with fructose being singled out as the worst of them all, being described as toxic, poison, etc…by a variety of popular anti-sugar activists, who suggest it is responsible for rising rates of obesity around the globe, amongst other things. One of the reasons that…

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FRUIT SUGAR

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“Sugar” is an umbrella term describing monosaccharides, disaccharides and polyols. They are the simplest/smallest kind of carbohydrates. The three most commonly consumed sugars are glucose, galactose and fructose. Did you know, fructose is a natural sugar found in fruit, vegetables, and honey, and is the sweetest of all carbohydrates! In this months’ shoppers guide, we…

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PEARS

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  Pears are nice to eat, and the word ‘pear’ is nice to say, don’t you think? Pears fit neatly in your hand and they have a very maternal shape, triggering all sorts of primal emotions of comfort and safety. Although apples have assumed iconic status within the world of fruit, pears closely follow being…

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THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN

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APPLE OATS 0:10 Prep • 0:05 Cook • 1 Serving • Main Meal • Every day   INGREDIENTS ½ cup traditional rolled oats 2/3 cup milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon pecans, coarsely chopped pinch ground cinnamon ½ Pink Lady apple, cored, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon reduced-fat Greek-style yoghurt 6 fresh raspberries   METHOD…

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