SEPTEMBER 2024 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 DO PEOPLE WITH DIABETES ACTUALLY EAT?
Emeritus professor Jennie Brand-Miller held a Personal Chair in Human Nutrition in the Charles Perkins Centre and the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, at the University of Sydney until she retired in December 2022. She is recognised around the world for her work on carbohydrates and the glycemic index (or GI) of foods, with …
THE LATEST NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
Dr Kate Marsh is an is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Credentialled Diabetes Educator and health and medical writer with a particular interest in plant-based eating and the dietary management of diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Contact: Via her website www.drkatemarsh.com.au
AVOCADOS
I have a sweater with an avocado motif, and I’ve seen lots of clothes, stationary and other ephemera carrying avocado images. The avocado has become a food icon as well as a common menu ingredient. Do they live up to the hype? And what can they offer people with diabetes and those at risk? It …
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
GREEN GOODNESS POTATO SALAD 0:10 Prep • 0:15 cook • 8 Servings • Side • Everyday INGREDIENTS 800g baby potatoes, boiled and cooled, halved if large ½ cup frozen peas (defrosted) ½ cup frozen corn (defrosted) 1 small stalk celery, sliced ¼ cup Green goodness buttermilk dressing 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard 4 …
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JULY 2024 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 …
MODERATION
Can you guess the missing word (it’s the same each time)? There are proven health benefits of ________ Eating _______ has been linked to a lower risk of dying Consuming ______ is associated with a reduced risk of all kinds of ailments But eating too much of _______ is harmful. Could the missing word be …
LOW-CARB DIET QUALITY AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
A recent study from the Harvard School of Public Health highlights the importance of the quality of macronutrients (e.g., fat and protein) in low-carbohydrate diets over simply reducing carbohydrate intake. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study explored how different types of low-carb diets affect long-term weight change among US adults. The researchers wanted to …
NUT AND SEED-BASED FOODS
Do you have a favourite nut or seed? There are so many to choose from, from almonds to walnuts. Nuts and seeds are nutritious foods high in plant protein and unsaturated fats, but while a good source of fibre, most don’t contain large amounts of available carbohydrate. They can be incorporated into our diet in …
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