GI News – March 2018
Our goal at GI News is to help as many people as possible choose the high-quality carbs that are digested at a rate that our bodies can comfortably accommodate. In February we launched our Facebook Page where we will be posting stories from GI News as well as additional content including the latest scientific findings …
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
ANYTHING TO DECLARE? Conflict of interest is about much more than money says Dr Arya Sharma. In a blog post in Obesity Notes (a shortened version reprinted here with permission) he highlights the conflicts and potential biases nutrition researchers should not hesitate to acknowledge and disclose that John Ionnadis and John Trepanowski raise in JAMA. …
WHAT’S NEW?
MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND DEPRESSION A new trial from Deakin University shows improving diet quality helps treat major depression. “We’ve known for some time that there is a clear association between the quality of people’s diets and their risk for depression,” says Professor Felice Jacka, president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research. “This is …
PERSPECTIVES WITH DR ALAN BARCLAY
SOCIAL DRINKING Many factors influence what, when, and how much we drink, including taste, cultural background, religious beliefs, budget, health, and social occasion … Drinking lubricates most social functions. It’s one of life’s pleasures. So, let’s look at some of the more popular options. Water Plain water is the best drink to quench your thirst: …
KEEPING IT GREEN – EATING FOR BODY AND PLANET
MEAT-LESS Meat-less movement ‘Meatless Monday’ is not new. It was started by the US government during World War 1 to reduce consumption of key foods to win the war (interestingly they also had ‘wheatless Wednesday’). It was revived as a health awareness campaign in 2003 to address excessive meat intake in the USA. Since then …
GOOD CARBS FOOD FACTS A TO Z
BEANS Beans are packed with good things for good health including slow-digesting carbs, fibre (including the sticky ones that lower cholesterol), vitamins and minerals. But what makes them really stand out from the plant food crowd is their protein – typically 7–10 grams per half cup cooked dried beans. Picture: Roasted Beetroot and White Bean …
IN THE GI NEWS KITCHEN
STICKS, SEEDS, PODS AND LEAVES Kate contributed the recipes to Ian Hemphill’s best-selling Spice and Herb Bible. You will find more of her recipes on the Herbies spices website. Or you can follow her on Instagram (@herbieskitchen). Kate uses Herbies spices and blends in her cooking, but you can substitute with what you have on …
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