GI News—October 2006
In This Issue: Food for Thought —Something to chew on GI News Briefs —What women athletes need —More low fat dairy food, less type 2 diabetes —High blood glucose increases coronary artery disease risk —Giving children a healthy life —Why a low GI diet can help women with PCOS Low GI Food of the Month …
Food for Thought
Something to chew on Periodontitis is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults – around 30% have it. It’s a serious infection that destroys the soft bone and tissue that support your teeth but it is both treatable and preventable. It’s long been known that daily brushing and flossing and regular professional cleaning can …
GI News Briefs
What women athletes need Whether you are a serious endurance athlete or exercising seriously to lose body fat, the results of a study from researchers at Nottingham and Loughborough Universities show that being choosy about your carbs before training or events can help maximise fat oxidation (burning). In a study involving 8 healthy, active, young …
Low GI Food of the Month
Green Peas I eat my peas with honey I’ve done it all my life’ It makes the peas taste funny But it keeps ’em on the knife. – Anon There’s nothing like the aroma of shelling and eating fresh, green peas (GI 48) straight from the pod. Today, most of us buy them in frozen …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Gluten-free Apricot Nut Slice ‘Gluten-free recipes I can do. Recipes for people with diabetes I can do,’ said dietitian/home economist Diane Temple, ‘but together it’s a pretty tough challenge.’ And after lots of testing, here’s Diane’s delicious gluten-free slice that’s ideal for school lunch boxes. It is easy and quick to make, contains good fats …
Your Success Stories
‘It is nothing short of a miracle’– Rose My husband had a major stroke in 2004, and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as well. His blood sugar has been like a roller coaster no matter how carefully I monitored his diet, until we accidentally happened upon The Low GI Diet Guide to Diabetes at …
Books, DVDs, Websites: What’s New?
Weight Watchers Healthy Parent Healthy Child: simple rules for a healthy-weight home By Karen Miller-Kovach The sub title says it all. Using insights gained from an ongoing family pilot program being conducted by WeightWatchers in the US, this book gives parents some practical tips to help them navigate today’s fast food, time poor culture and …
Feedback—Your FAQs Answered
I have gestational diabetes. What should I choose from the menu at my local Asian restaurant to stick to my daily food guide for carb serves – a noodle soup with rice noodles; a dish with rice noodles (thick or thin); a dish with Hokkien (egg) noodles; or a dish with boiled rice? The noodle …
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