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Low GI Gluten-free Living Endorsed by The Coeliac Society of Australia Written by Kate Marsh, Prof Jennie Brand-Miller and Philippa Sandall Here’s what Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and gluten-free guru Sue Shepherd says about this book in her foreword: ‘As a dietitian working in the area of coeliac disease for a very long time, I …
Feedback—Your FAQs Answered
What’s the GI of … Sesame seeds and flaxseeds? Sesame seeds and flaxseeds contain a large amount of oil and very little carbohydrate so the GI isn’t relevant. Remember that the GI is a measure of carbohydrate quality. Evaporated natural sugar cane juice? Evaporated sugar cane juice hasn’t been tested. We would imagine its GI …
GI Values Update
New GI values How true is the low GI blue tortilla story? We recently received a ‘EurekAlert’ press release that stated that ‘people with dieting blues should try swapping white corn tortillas for blue which had ‘less starch and a lower glycaemic index than their white counterparts.’ Along with ‘20% more protein.’ The study was …
GI Symbol News
Where can I get more information on the GI Symbol program? Alan Barclay CEO, Glycemic Index Ltd Phone: +61 2 9785 1037 Fax: +61 2 9785 1037 Email: awbarclay@optusnet.com.au Web www.gisymbol.com.au
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GI News—August 2007
Just back from the American Diabetes Association meeting in Chicago, we have to say we could feel a bit despondent at the number of health professionals, especially dietitians, who like to trumpet their belief that the glycemic index doesn’t work or that it’s too complicated for ordinary people or too hard to understand. And perhaps …
Food for Thought
Reduce your risk of stroke Stroke affects millions of men and women around the world, and can lead to disability and death. The number one risk factor is high blood pressure. Others are smoking and high levels of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol. People with diabetes are at greater risk of stroke. In fact, overall, the health …
GI News Podcast
Weight control with the GI In the sixth of the New Glucose Revolution podcasts, Prof. Jennie Brand-Miller talks about good and bad fats, and why weight control works with the GI. Play the Podcast above or download here
GI News Briefs
Carbohydrate quality counts in preventing heart disease Carbohydrate quality counts in reducing risk of heart disease according to the findings of a study of 15,714 Dutch women on the effect of GI and GL on heart disease risk. The study draws attention to Australia’s GI Symbol Program showing how food labelling can play a role …
Low GI Food of the Month
Cinnamon and cassia – don’t go barking up the wrong tree Back in August 2006 we wrote about two promising studies reporting that as little as the equivalent of ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon daily may improve blood glucose control. Cinnamon is in the news again with a report in the June American Journal of Clinical …
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