5 Ways to Boost Your Mood with Food
When we’re feeling low or stressed, it can be tempting to eat to make ourselves feel better or distract us from our emotions. After all, who doesn’t feel better after a chocolate hit or a cuppa and a biscuit? Although we may feel better straight away,...
10 cheap and healthy low GI foods to buy
When the prices of your favourite fruit and veg is skyrocketing, it can be challenging to make affordable, healthy meals that the whole family will love. Thankfully, there’s plenty of pantry and shopping trolley staples that are not just healthy, but affordable too....
Are carbohydrates off the menu for people living with diabetes?
Absolutely not! Carbohydrates are good for us. They are a key fuel for our brain and muscles during exercise. Importantly, low GI carbs break down slowly releasing glucose gradually into the bloodstream reducing blood glucose spikes. Choose the right amount of...
7 steps to eat low GI
Low GI eating is simple. Use the following 7 steps to eat low GI: 1. Look for the Low GI Symbol when shopping – the low GI symbol is a shortcut to help you eat low GI. Foods that carry the low GI symbol have been tested in a lab under rigorous guidelines and meet...
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 spread your carbs throughout the day (across all your meals) so that you are never eating too much at the one time. And, by nourishing your body at...
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 levels, but they are also a key fuel for the brain, most other organs and our muscles during exercise. However not all carbs are equal. Good...
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 or diabetes? Manage your blood sugar levels? Did you know there is a way of eating that can help with ALL of these conditions and more?! And it’s not a...
Spotlight: Low GI and immunity
Our body’s immune system is our defence against infection. When functioning well it can help keep us healthy and protect against a wide range of illnesses. There are a number of lifestyle factors that can help keep our immune system strong, including adequate rest,...
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