GI NEWS – MARCH 2024
GI News is published online by the University of Sydney, School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Charles Perkins Centre, and delivered to the mailboxes of our ~100,000 subscribers. Our goal is to help people choose the high-quality carbs that are digested at a rate that our bodies can comfortably accommodate and to share …
DO I REALLY NEED TO TAKE A DRUG TO REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE… OR IS A HEALTHY DIET JUST AS GOOD?
Most of us know the feeling of having our arm squeezed tighter and higher by that machine on the doctor’s desk. Hopefully, she or he will measure your blood pressure (BP) a few times each year to ensure it stays within the normal/recommended range. If it’s greater than 140 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) for …
THE DASH DIET AND RISK OF HYPERTENSION
Diet plays an important role in the management of high blood pressure (hypertension). One of the most studied dietary approaches for managing high blood pressure is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan/diet. The DASH diet is an eating plan that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and low-fat dairy …
BLOOD PRESSURE AND PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
Dr Alan Barclay, PhD, is a consultant dietitian and chef with a particular interest in carbohydrates and diabetes. He is author of Reversing Diabetes (Murdoch Books), and co-author of 40 scientific publications, The Good Carbs Cookbook (Murdoch Books), Managing Type 2 Diabetes (Hachette Australia) and The Ultimate Guide to Sugars and Sweeteners (The Experiment …
WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE TO MANAGE IT?
Blood pressure is simply the pressure of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels (arteries) as it is pumped around your body by your heart. As your heart pumps and relaxes, your blood pressure rises and falls in a regular wave like pattern, so blood pressure peaks when your heart pumps (systolic blood …
FOODS FROM AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN
As the name suggests, the Mediterranean diet originates from the cultures and practices of people living around the Mediterranean Basin/Sea. Foods from this region are commonly incorporated into many other diets as the cuisines of the world influence each other. In this month’s shopper’s guide, let’s look at some of the foods commonly enjoyed around …
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR BETTER BLOOD PRESSURE
Everybody knows reducing salt consumption can lower blood pressure, but the eating pattern you follow can enhance the blood pressure lowering effect for even better results. Globally, the DASH (Dietary Approached to Stop Hypertension) diet is one of the better-known blood pressure lowering diets, but the good old Mediterranean Diet is just as good, if …
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
ROASTED TOMATO, FETA AND COUSCOUS SALAD 0:35 Prep • 4 Servings • Main • Everyday INGREDIENTS 2 cups mixed cherry and small vine tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups pearl couscous juice 1 lemon 120g reduced-fat feta, crumbled large handful fresh basil METHOD For details, please visit the Healthy Food Guide NUTRITION …
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