Latest Low Gi News
The latest news on the Glycemic Index, New Low GI products, research and hot nutrition topics.
CSIRO’s new tool to combat Australia’s #1 diet issue
Low nutrient, high kilojoule food continues to be the top choice for Australians, with new research from CSIRO,...
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...
Festive Foods For A Low Gi Celebration
Getting ready to entertain this festive season? No one wants to be deprived of all their holiday favourites or feel...
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...
Glycemic Index Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Board of Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors to the...
Growing The Low Gi Symbol In Supermarkets Nationally
The Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF) is a not-for-profit health promotion charity partnership between the University of...
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: Healthy Carbohydrates
Fuel your body with carbohydrates you can trust. There is often a misconception that low Gi also means low...
Tips to Keep Healthy Habits on Track
Top Tips to go Low Gi In these unsettling times it’s more important than ever to boost our health and happiness as...
Enjoy a Low Gi Easter
Most diabetes organisations globally advise that you do not need to avoid sugar all together – you just need to limit...
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...
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...
Spotlight: Smart Snacking
If you find yourself in need of an afternoon pick me up, you don’t need to go hungry – just try to snack smart with...
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...
Celebrate the Festive Season the Low Gi Way
Planning for the festive season? You do not have to forsake all of your holiday favourites to avoid the battle of the...
CSIRO Research Reveals Over-Thinking and Stress Prevents the Majority of Australians from Losing Weight
When it comes to diets, most Australians tend to over-think, have too high expectations and are anxious about failure...
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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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!