Love your Liver and Go Low GI!
Research is continuing to show us why a low Glycemic Index (GI) diet is good for our health. In fact, a recent study found that improving the quality of carbohydrates and fat in your diet can improve liver fat in just two weeks! So why is too much liver fat a problem?...
Research: Macronutrient Quality Improves Liver Fat and Postprandial Glycemia in Just Two Weeks
Obesity rates have tripled in the past 45 years, increasing the prevalence of other chronic diseases including Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL) and Type 2 Diabetes. In fact, reported prevalence rates of NAFL are as high as 50-70%, which also increases the prevalence...
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 to eat to make ourselves feel better. In fact, recent consumer research found that 63% of Australian adults expect to gain weight...
Take it back to basics with low GI
In today’s fast-paced world there are many diets and supplements that vow to improve your overall health and wellbeing (think meal replacement shakes, intermittent fasting, collagen, fish oil, paleo…the list goes on). This continued bombardment of products and...
Eating Well at Easter the Low GI Way
For many of us, Easter is a time to get together with family and friends and enjoy food including chocolate! However, if you find it challenging to manage the number of indulgences consumed then try the following tips. With a bit of planning and preparation, it is...
Seven Steps to ‘Heart Smart’ Eating
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australian and the major cause of mortality in diabetes? High cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes can all increase the chance of developing heart disease. Heart disease occurs when blood flow...
Going low GI when you’re gluten free
Gluten free diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people adopting them due to gluten sensitivity, coeliac disease or other health concerns. However, following a gluten free diet that also provides enough carbs and other essential nutrients...
Low GI for gut health
Taking care of your gut has become all the rage due to the surge of trendy foods, beverages, and supplements that claim to promote gut health (think fermented foods, kombucha and probiotics). But why is gut health important, and what can be done to improve it? The gut...
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