FOODS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS

Wholegrains, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables (particularly dark green leafy and cruciferous) are all part of an antioxidant-rich diet. However, some of the foods in these food groups are naturally low in available carbohydrate and therefore have not had their GI measured. In this month’s shopper’s guide, we will look at some …

INSULIN INDEX OF A SELECTION OF CORE CARBOHYDRATE-CONTAINING FOODS

Depending on where you live in the world, it is likely that around 50% of your energy (kilojoules or Calories) comes from carbohydrate. Carbohydrate-containing-foods can be found across all of our 5 core food groups: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains and Cereals, Meat and Alternatives (for example lentils and beans. There’s little carbohydrate in red meat, poultry …