GI News—December 2006
In This Issue: Food For Thought —Going with the WHOLE grain —Why do some wholegrains have a low GI and not others? GI News Briefs —Two matters of the heart Low carb and heart health Fruit and veg – it’s a numbers game —PCOS prevalence Low GI Food of the Month —The real deal on …
Food for Thought
Going with the WHOLE grain Grains are the seeds of cereal plants and include amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, maize (corn), millet, oats, quinoa, rice, rye, spelt and wheat. These staple foods are the most concentrated source of carbs in our diet, provide us with protein, are low in fat, packed with essential vitamins and minerals …
GI News Briefs
Two matters of the heart 1. Low carb and heart health ‘A heart-healthy diet should embrace healthy types of fat and carbohydrates,’ said Frank B. Hu commenting on the findings of the first study to look at the long-term effects of low-carb diets published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The researchers from the …
Low GI Food of the Month
The real deal on chocolate With Christmas and the holiday season upon us, GI News asked dietitian Alan Barclay for some tips what to do about chocolate. ‘If eaten in moderation, most people with diabetes or pre-diabetes can enjoy an occasional chocolate in a well balanced diet. In fact, there is increasing scientific evidence that …
Low GI Recipes of the Month
Sumac-spiced lamb backstraps with quinoa and roasted grapes This recipe is from The Eat Well Cookbook by Jan Purser and Kathy Snowball, which is packed with dairy free and gluten free recipes – many of which are likely to be low GI (like this one) as this cooking duo loves beans, chickpeas and lentils. Jan …
Your Success Stories
Avoiding complications – Marianne ‘About 10 months ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. I had been overweight for most of my life and have been treated with medication for hypertension for 20 years. I searched the Web for a nutritional plan to help me lose weight. As a nurse I …
Books, DVDs, Websites: What’s New?
The Spice and Herb Bible by Ian Hemphill with Kate Hemphill Published by Robert Rose Ian Hemphill wants us all to enjoy the world of spices and herbs. It is the driving force behind this second and now fully illustrated edition of The Spice and Herb Bible. With growing evidence of the role spices like …
Feedback—Your FAQs Answered
Any thoughts on juicing? My husband (he has type 2 diabetes) and I generally have fresh juice in the mornings. We have noticed that his sugar readings are higher than usual and I am wondering if the juice is having an adverse effect. Many websites seem to indicate that diabetics shouldn’t juice because there is …
GI Values Update
The latest GI values from SUGiRS Fiona Atkinson The following fruit juices are a combination of 99% fruit juice with an added dash of vitamins, herbal or botanical extracts. There’s no added sugar. The available carb and GL figures here are based on drinking one small glass (200 ml/7 fl oz) which is equivalent to …
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