BENEFITS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE
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 …
FRUIT SUGAR
“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 …
PEARS
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 …
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
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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GI AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Today, I did something that I have never done in my whole life. I used artificial intelligence in the form of ChatGPT to help me write an article on the relationship between the GI and cardiovascular disease, this month’s theme for GI News. I registered first in ChatGPT. These were my instructions: In approximately 1000 …
LOW CARB DIETS VS. BALANCED CARB DIETS FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
Low carbohydrate diets are widely promoted for weight loss and associated health benefits, including for diabetes management and cardiovascular health. However, a recent systematic review of the evidence shows little or no benefit of low carb diets compared to balanced carb diets when it comes to both weight loss and cardiovascular disease risk factors. The …
CARBOHYDRATE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Wholegrains foods have been associated with improvements in cardiovascular health. They have been shown to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. They can also assist with managing cholesterol levels, blood pressure and body weight. Wholegrains are rich in dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals, and many are lower in GI. …
BARLEY
Wholegrains provide a wide variety of health benefits, including for heart health. The Heart Foundation (Australia) says eating wholegrains can reduce the risk of heart disease and replacing refined grains with wholegrains can improve heart health. While fruits and vegetables attract a lot of good press for disease prevention, wholegrains can hold their (seed) heads …
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP 0:15 Prep • 0:30 Cook • 6 Servings • Main Meal • Every day INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large stalk celery, sliced 200g mushrooms, sliced 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 1 …
