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,...
Relieving diabetes stigma with diet tips and lifestyle changes
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...
Combine plant-based with low GI for optimum health
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...
Spotlight: Healthy Carbohydrates
Fuel your body with carbohydrates you can trust. There is often a misconception that low GI also means low carbohydrate. This is not true. Low carbohydrate looks at the quantity of carbohydrates in a food whereas low GI looks at the quality of the carbohydrate, and...
Gained weight after losing it? This could be the culprit
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...
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