by sveas | Jun 10, 2021 | Low Gi foods and lifestyle
Dietitians and food scientists have talked for decades about the benefits of eating more plant-based foods while reducing meat intake. Although plant-based diets used to be the preference of the minority, they are now much more part of the mainstream. This is partly...
by sveas | Jun 2, 2021 | Gi Science, Low Gi foods and lifestyle
High GI diet associated with ‘weight gain creep’ High glycemic index (GI) versions of foods like bread, potato and rice (for example, soft white and brown breads, desiree potatoes and jasmine rice) are likely to significantly increase the risk of weight gain following...
by sveas | May 3, 2021 | Gi Science, Latest news, Low Gi foods and lifestyle
During National Heart Week this year, the Heart Foundation is encouraging Australians to get back to looking after their heart health by keeping up regular visits to their medical practitioner and asking about a heart check-up. Heart health checks provide a valuable...
by sveas | Apr 7, 2021 | Gi Science, Latest news, Low Gi foods and lifestyle
Low nutrient, high kilojoule food continues to be the top choice for Australians, with new research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, showing that nearly 4 out of 5 Aussies overindulge in junk food every day! The new findings come from the recent...
by bitedev | Mar 10, 2021 | GI Foundation news, Gi Science, Latest news
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...
by bitedev | Dec 17, 2020 | Low Gi foods and lifestyle
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...
by bitedev | Oct 12, 2020 | Gi Science, Latest news, Low Gi foods and lifestyle
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...
by bitedev | Sep 29, 2020 | GI Foundation news, Latest news, Media Release
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...
by bitedev | Sep 3, 2020 | GI Foundation news, Latest news, Product news
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...
by bitedev | Jul 15, 2020 | GI Foundation news, Gi Science, Latest news, Low Gi foods and lifestyle, Product news
To help Australians better manage their weight, the CSIRO and GI Foundation partnered to make the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet (TWD) available online to provide Australians with a more flexible approach to weight control. The online program was launched in 2015 and 5...
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