Latest News

The GI Symbol programs inaugural TV commercial now showing

September, 2010.

The new GI Symbol is now appearing in its very first TV commercial! The commercial stars Olympic champion Ian Thorpe, who generously donated his time and efforts to help the GI Foundation get the word out about a healthy Low GI diet and the new GI Symbol. The commercial provides a brief explanation of the GI, along with a showcase of high and low GI foods. View it now:

In another first for the GI Foundation, the new GI Symbol TV commercial is about to be shown in cinemas around the nation thanks to the very generous efforts of Deluxe @ E Film. For more information please visit Deluxe at:

Deluxe Logo

In addition, the SBS Foundation has selected the GI Foundation as one of their successful charities to share in $2 million worth of television airtime that will be donated in 2010. For more information, please visit SBS:

We would also like the thank all of those who so generously donated their time and expertise to make this Community Service Announcement a reality:

Acorn Brand Design, for their brilliant logo design
www.acornbd.com.au

OBM Advertising, for their creative work on concept and inspired copywriting
www.obmadvertising.com.au

Marc Trompe, for all the production
www.marctromp-cinematography.com

FSM, for all the post-production editing
www.fsm.com.au

Latest Products

Mission Foods join the GI Symbol program

September, 2010.

The new GI Symbol is now appearing on Mission Foods White Corn Tortilla. The tortilla meets all of the programs stringent nutrient criteria for breads, and it has a low GI value of 52. The new tortilla will be appearing in Australian supermarkets in the near future.

Mission Foods Whilet Corn Tortilla

The Glycemic Index Foundation and the GI Symbol Program

Today's savvy supermarket shoppers look for the GI Symbol. They know that they need to put those smart low GI carbs into the trolley to manage their blood glucose levels, reduce their risk of diabetes and heart disease, and maintain a healthy weight.

Backed by the Glycemic Index Foundation, a collaboration between the University of Sydney, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Australia, and Diabetes Australia, the GI Symbol Program leads the way in helping everybody make healthier food choices every day for every meal for their long term health and well being.

When you pick a food product that carries the GI Symbol, you know that the GI value stated near the nutrition information panel is accurate and that you have made a healthy choice for that food category from breads and breakfast cereals to fruit, or yoghurt. This is because to earn the GI Symbol, a food not only has to be low GI, it must also meet our strict nutrition criteria for energy (calories/kilojoules), fat, saturated fat, sodium, and where appropriate, fiber and calcium. Save time reading the entire pack because we’ve done the hard work for you.

Recipe of the Month

Beef Wellington Wraps

This delicious recipe from Mission Foods uses the new low GI White Corn Tortillas.

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 Mission White Corn Tortillas
1 tbsp Olive-oil based margarine
200g Sirloin Steak
4 large flat Mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Crushed Garlic
Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Onion Chutney

Methods

Heat oil in a fry pan or wok. Add steak, cook to your preference. Season with pepper. Remove and slice into strips.
Heat margarine and garlic and fry mushrooms until they are soft and begin to caramelize slightly. Remove from heat.
Warm Tortillas according to heating instructions. Spread onion chutney on Tortillas. Place mushrooms on the middle of the tortillas, with the strips of steak on top.
Fold the bottom of the tortilla in, followed by the sides. Serve immediately.

CUMIN PEARS, CARROT, TOFU AND LENTIL STRUDEL

Per serve
Energy: 1185 kJ/ 280 Cals; Protein 17 g; Fat 16 g (includes 3 g saturated fat); Carbs 17 g; Fibre 2 g; Sodium 180 mg

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