Low GI Recipes of the Month
Fish, tomato, saffron and white bean soup This low GI recipe for two is rich in fibre and contains omega-3. It’s also delicious and warming – real comfort food. Just in case this isn’t enough to get you into the kitchen, count how many ‘eat to beat stroke’ foods you can spot in the ingredients …
Your Success Stories
‘My symptoms have disappeared and I’m medication free all thanks to a little education and the GI Revolution’ – Karen ‘It was about 18 months ago, at the age of 28, when I was diagnosed with PCOS. I’d been overweight for most of my 20s and had a history of irregular periods (not to mention …
Move it and Lose it!
Don’t just sit there! Light activity helps avoid chronic disease according to research by the University of Queensland and the International Diabetes Institute published in Diabetes Care (Vol 30 No 6). The results not only confirm that a sedentary lifestyle is associated with high blood glucose levels, but show that washing dishes, ironing and other …
Books, DVDs, Websites: What’s New?
Eating the Greek Way by Fedon Alexander Lindberg, M.D. Clarkson Potter Publishers Fedon Lindberg returns to his Greek roots in this colourful cookbook. The recipes are packed with traditional Mediterranean diet ingredients – legumes, fruits, vegetables, lean protein especially fish, nuts and seeds and grains. The desserts look delicious, but rather than sugar, the author …
Feedback—Your FAQs Answered
Which sweeteners can be used to support the low GI diet and have no calories? Check out the ‘What Sweetener Is That?’ table in The New Glucose Revolution for Diabetes (US/Canadian edition) or The Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Handbook (ANZ edition). It will give you the GI and calories per gram of a wide range of …
GI Values Update
New GI values from SUGiRS Yakult fermented milk drink with Lactobacilis casei GI 46 with 11 grams carbohydrate per 1/4 cup (65 ml) serving Yakult Light fermented milk drink with Lactobacilis casei GI 36 with 9 grams carbohydrate per 1/4 cup (65 ml) serving Where can I get more information on GI testing? North America …
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GI News—July 2007
How do you follow a low GI diet if the foods in your supermarket haven’t been GI tested? Johanna Burani shares her low GI eating tips that will help you lose weight, and reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease without worrying about numbers. We are often asked why websites like Montignac’s have different …
Food for Thought
What’s so good about the glycemic index? ‘It works in the trenches for weight loss and blood glucose management as well as improving your cholesterol,’ says Johanna Burani MS, RD, CDE. And she knows. Readers of GI News may recall the inspiring success stories of two of Johanna’s clients – Amy (September 2006 GI News) …
GI News Podcast
GI News Podcast: Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes In the fifth of the New Glucose Revolution podcasts, Prof. Jennie Brand-Miller talks about diabetes, the risks associated with pre-diabetes and how the GI can help turn back the clock and prevent pre-diabetes turning into diabetes. Play the Podcast above or download here
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