Obesity rates have tripled in the past 45 years, increasing the prevalence of other chronic diseases including...
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Good mood food before the winter blues
As the colder months approach, it's not uncommon to experience the "winter blues" or a dip in mood, making it tempting...
Should I eat carbs at dinner?
The answer is a big fat YES! But just eat the right type of carbs – good quality, low GI ones. It is a good idea to...
How to go low GI at breakfast
It’s little wonder we crave carbs - they make us feel good! Not only do they boost our mood by increasing serotonin...
What is low GI eating and why you should consider it
Do you want to manage cravings? Maintain a healthy weight? Improve your energy levels? Reduce acne? Manage your PCOS...
Spotlight: Healthy Carbohydrates
Fuel your body with carbohydrates you can trust. There is often a misconception that low GI also means low...
Gained weight after losing it? This could be the culprit
High GI diet associated with ‘weight gain creep’ High glycemic index (GI) versions of foods like bread, potato and...
Go low GI to help fight heart disease
During National Heart Week this year, the Heart Foundation is encouraging Australians to get back to looking after...
Low GI for Sustained Energy
Your diet plays an important role in how energised you feel, and your tendency to crave sweet treats. The answer: good...
CSIRO’s new tool to combat Australia’s #1 diet issue
Happy 20th Birthday to the GI Foundation
The Glycemic Index, or GI, was first discovered in Canada in 1981 following many decades of research around the world...
Choosing Low GI Carbohydrates for Top Performance
It’s even more important than normal to ensure we are getting adequate intakes of quality carbohydrates during times...
CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet: 5 Years And Growing
To help Australians better manage their weight, the CSIRO and GI Foundation...
Diabetes Prevention: First Findings From The Preview Population Studies
PREVIEW is an acronym of PREVention of diabetes through lifestyle Intervention and population studies in Europe and...
Spotlight: Is a Low GI Diet Best for Diabetes?
A low GI diet is scientifically proven to help manage blood glucose levels, reduce insulin resistance and improve...
What are Blood Glucose Levels and Why do They Matter?
Your blood glucose levels are a measure of the glucose in your bloodstream. It enters your bloodstream from eating...
Spotlight: Plant Protein
Contrary to popular belief, animal-based products are not the only way to get protein on your plate. Gone are the days...
How Much Protein Should I Eat?
Powering up with protein is no longer confined to gym junkies and body builders. The macronutrient is now making...
Gut Health and Weight Loss
With the influx of trendy foods, drinks and supplements that promise to improve gut health (think fermented foods,...
Is Protein at Breakfast the Secret to Successful Weight Loss?
Eating more protein, especially at breakfast, could be the key to achieving healthy weight loss, according to a new...
World Scientific Experts Agree Low GI Should be a Public Health Priority
The world’s top nutrition scientists are calling on governments and regulators to place a public health priority on...
Low GI Carbohydrates now Feature as Part of New CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Online Program
With Australians piling on more than 60 million kilos since 1995, we have teamed up with CSIRO to help Australians...
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GI and Weight Management
A low GI diet focuses on the quality of carbohydrates you eat. Good carbohydrates (or low GI carbohydrates) are more slowly digested helping keep your blood sugars stable, whereas bad carbohydrates cause your blood glucose levels to peak and crash. Want to know which carbohydrates are best for you? Try our swap it tool!