GI News – March 2021
The vast majority of published GI values are of Western origin, notably European, Australian and North American. We know that GI values are altered by the degree of cooking and processing and this will vary from country-to-country. In this edition of GI News we focus on the GI of non-Western foods, with a particular emphasis …
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
THE FIRST COMPENDIUM OF GI VALUES OF NON-WESTERN FOODS Evaluating the quality of carbohydrate in the diet could be considered more important than ever. Markers of quality such as wholegrains, fibre content and sugars are routinely included on food labels and in national food composition tables. But another marker of carbohydrate quality, the glycemic index …
WHAT’S NEW?
LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX DIETS IMPROVE HEALTH OF SOUTH INDIANS WITH DIABETES Traditional Indian diets are rich in dietary fibre and wholegrains, which generally have a lower GI than more refined grains. However, similar to many other countries, there has been a transition to more refined grains over the last few decades. This may be one …
DIABETES CARE
DIABETES IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA In 2019, there were an estimated 88 million people in South-East Asia living with diabetes and the number of people with diabetes is projected to increase to 153 million by 2045 unless successful preventative measures are implemented. There is mounting evidence that Asians have higher postprandial (after-meal) blood glucose levels and …
PERSPECTIVES: Dr ALAN BARCLAY
LOWERING THE GLYEMIC IMPACT OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN DIETS Food is not merely a collection of nutrients, and neither is it medicine – it’s so much more than that. From the day we are born to the day we die, food not only nourishes us, but it provides pleasure, social interaction and anchors us to our …
YOUR GI SHOPPING GUIDE
NON-WESTERN BREADS One food that unites many cultures across the world is bread. Traditionally made fresh every day, bread represents a carbohydrate-rich staple to fuel the brain and body. In keeping with this month’s focus on non-western foods, we take a look at the GI of some different varieties of bread and the cereal grains …
GOOD CARBS FOOD FACTS
When I first saw a dosa being brought to a neighbouring table at an Indian restaurant, I was both surprised and intrigued by its appearance and how it would be eaten. It is certainly a spectacular food, but it’s also fun to eat. You simply break pieces off and use it to scoop up mouthfuls …
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
SOUTH INDIAN PRAWN AND COCONUT CURRY 0:35 Prep • 4 Serves • Main • Every day INGREDIENTS 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3cm piece ginger, peeled, chopped 2 long green chillies, chopped, plus extra, to serve 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons sunflower oil 400g potatoes, peeled, …
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