The Glycemic Index, or GI, was first discovered in Canada in 1981 following many decades of research around the world into the causes of diabetes. The GI was originally intended to guide carbohydrate intake and help improve blood glucose management, but the new index...
Getting ready to entertain this festive season? No one wants to be deprived of all their holiday favourites or feel like the Christmas grinch. Eating well can also be healthy – just remember the basic principles of swapping rich and fatty high Gi foods for healthy low...
It’s even more important than normal to ensure we are getting adequate intakes of quality carbohydrates during times of stress and low energy. Incorporating quality carbohydrates in our everyday diet is important to ensure our bodies are functioning well and providing...
The Board of Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors to the Foundation’s Board of Management. Professor Grant Brinkworth, Mark Field and Richard Meagher were appointed to the organisation in September to support...
The Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF) is a not-for-profit health promotion charity partnership between the University of Sydney and Diabetes NSW & ACT. Their mission is to help people lead healthier lives through adopting evidence-based low GI eating principles for...
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