Low Glycemic Diet vs High Glycemic Diet - Did you know: Australia has recently taken over from the USA as the “fattest” nation on earth, with 2 out of every 3 people either overweight or obese. We have over 3 million people with diabetes, plus half that number again who don’t even know it. The rate of type 2 diabetes in children is … Read More
What is Glycemic Index?
What is the Glycemic Index?
You may have heard about the Glycemic Index ... but what does it really mean? ... and how important is it for your health? ... What is a low glycemic diet? Very simply, the Glycemic Index is a scientific ranking of how the foods we eat affect our blood sugar levels in the 2 or 3 hours after eating. This index is measured against pure glucose, … Read More
Glycemic Index List of Foods
A low glycemic index diet is one of the best ways to look after your health, and lose excess weight effectively and naturally. The weight reduced through a low GI diet approach is safe, and you won't find yourself needing to starve on just carrots and lettuce! The glycemic index ranks the foods from 0–100 according to the speed at which they effect … Read More
LOW GI DIET
Low GI Diet Tips #2
Following a Low GI Diet doesn’t have to be complicated! And, there’s no need to forever consult low gi food lists, once you come to understand that it’s really just about eating foods as close as possible to their original state in nature, with minimal processing. Here are a few additional tips to help with a low gi diet lifestyle – Reduce … Read More
Low GI Diet – Tips for Eating Out
Low Glycemic On the GO - Everybody loves eating out, and you really wouldn’t want to say “No” to every social occasion, because you're on a "diet", but it seems almost impossible to make good low gi food choices when faced with so many options. Remembering that a low gi diet is a lifestyle choice, rather than a “quick fix”, here are useful … Read More
Low GI Diet Tips #1
Low GI Diet Tips #1 In order to promote a healthy body from the inside and out, these low glycemic tips and strategies can help you follow the path of a low gi diet lifestyle. They’ll help to increase your intake of healthy carbohydrates, manage your weight and reduce your likelihood of falling prey to ill health. Eat more fruit and … Read More
LOW GI FOODS
Low GI Foods – Fats & Oils
It was once believed that all fats & oils in food were bad, and needed to be avoided in order for us to lose weight and retain optimal health. How … Read More
Low GI Foods – Grains & Cereals
Grains and Cereals can make or break your low glycemic diet goals! They can be ranked with either a very low glycemic index rating or a very high … Read More
LOW GI MEALS
Low GI Snacks
Low GI Snacks for in-between times when you're not quite ready for your next low gi meal. They're a … Read More
Low GI Desserts
Low GI Desserts? Absolutely! After eating good low gi meals, you never need to be missing out on … Read More
LOW GI RECIPES
Chilli Bean and Tomato Casserole
There's nothing more inviting on a cold winter's night than a good low gi chilli casserole - rich in flavours and incredibly satisfying. The best thing ... is it's easy to prepare with just a few handy staples from the pantry - a must for any low glycemic diet!. Serves: 4 Prep time: 1o minutes Cook time: 40 minutes 2 cans.red kidney beans 1 can 4 bean mix 2 cans peeled tomatoes 1 tbsp. … Read More
LOW GI COOKBOOKS
Low GI Eating – Made Easy!
From the creators of the Low Glycemic Diet, Low GI Eating - Made Easy is a simple and accessible diet / weightloss handbook explaining how to make the Glycemic Index Diet work for every body, every meal, every day. In small and easy steps, learn how to transform your diet so you can eat well, look good and stay healthy. Includes top 100 low GI … [Read More...]
The Low GI Diet Cookbook
This is our favourite low glycemic diet cookbook!!! 100 low glycemic diet recipes, great for weightloss, from the creators of the Low GI Diet, alongside recipes from key celebrity chefs. These recipes will help you cook simple, healthy meals and to lose weight reliably and safely - and keep it off! This full colour book is packed with … [Read More...]
Low GI Family Cookbook
Another of our favourites! From the team who created Low GI Eating, the Low GI Family Cookbook offers over 100 healthy low glycemic diet recipes the whole family will love. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, this beautifully photographed cookbook shows you how easy it is to combine the essentials of healthy eating with the proven … [Read More...]
