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,...
Living with diabetes presents daily challenges leading to an additional 180 decisions every day ranging from managing insulin levels and other self-care needs to choosing a healthy diet and navigating a complex healthcare system. Stigma for people with diabetes can...
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...
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...
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...
Your diet plays an important role in how energised you feel, and your tendency to crave sweet treats. The answer: good carbohydrates. The sustaining power of healthy low GI carbohydrates means increased vitality, helping you to avoid that arvo slump. Why? Good...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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