POTATOES: THE VEGETABLE COMFORT FOOD THAT LOVES YOU BACK
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BETTER-FOR-YOU DRINKS: BE A SMOOTHIE OPERATOR
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Nicole Senior is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, author, consultant, cook and food enthusiast who strives to make sense of nutrition science and delights in making healthy food delicious. Contact: You can follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or check out her website
CHEAP AND CHEERFUL OATS
It appears low glycemic index (GI) diets may help boost our mood and may even ward off depression. The GI is one of many factors linked to better mental health and an overall healthy eating pattern is important but cheap and cheerful oats can deliver. They are a wholegrain food with a lower GI that …
DOES MALTED MILK AT BEDTIME HELP YOU SLEEP?
Many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep. The idea that the food we eat might help our journey into the land of nod is not new and there is research exploring this possibility. Milk before bedtime is a long-held natural remedy for better sleep. Scientific study suggests high quality carbohydrates and low glycemic …
LENTILS
Lentils, boiled (from dry), drained without added salt 5 Health Stars Glycemic index (average) 16 Serving size – ½ Cup (100g or ~3.5 Ounce) Kilojoules 350 Calories 90 Protein (g) 7.3 Fats (g) – total 0.5 Includes: – Saturated fat (g) 0.1 – Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.1 – Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.3 …
WHOLEMEAL PASTA
Wholemeal pasta, boiled without added salt 4.5 Health Stars Glycemic index (average) 50 Serving size – ½ Cup (80g or ~3 Ounce) Kilojoules 450 Calories 110 Protein (g) 4.0 Fats (g) – total 0.6 Includes: – Saturated fat (g) 0.1 – Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.1 – Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.3 Saturated : …
THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD
Wholemeal sliced bread 4 Health Stars Glycemic index (range) 50-71 Serving size – 1 slice (24g or ~1 Ounce) Kilojoules 230 Calories 55 Protein (g) 2.3 Fats (g) – total 0.6 Includes: – Saturated fat (g) 0.1 – Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.2 – Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.2 Saturated : unsaturated fat ratio …
AVOCADOS
I have a sweater with an avocado motif, and I’ve seen lots of clothes, stationary and other ephemera carrying avocado images. The avocado has become a food icon as well as a common menu ingredient. Do they live up to the hype? And what can they offer people with diabetes and those at risk? It …
CONFUSED ABOUT CARBS? CASHEWS WILL CASHEW
We’re all about being gentle on your blood glucose levels here at GI News. There are a variety of dietary strategies to achieve this, and one way is to follow a low carb diet however this can have down-sides for your overall health because it requires restricting healthy, nutritious plant-based foods such as wholegrains, legumes, …
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