Glycaemic Index

Expert advice on the glycaemic index and high versus low glycaemic food.

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The truth about sugar

Most of us think of sugar as the white stuff we add to...

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How your eating rhythms impact your mental health

Irregular eating times have been shown to contribute to poor mental health, including...

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Rice: The perfect partner for family meals

In association with SunRice   Rice is far from boring - not only is it...

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Should I be eating low-GI foods?

Dietitian, author and chef Alan Barclay reveals why low-glycaemic foods are the best...

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10 ways exercise is the best natural medicine

Healthy Food Guide founding editor Niki Bezzant takes a look at how exercise...

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6 smart food swaps for slower-burning carbohydrates

HFG dietitian Caroline Trickey shares six smart lower glycaemic index carb swaps for...

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Which is healthier – regular or sweet potatoes?

The humble potato is often pushed aside for the lower-GI sweet potato/kumara. We...

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Why oats are so good for you

Oats are one of the healthiest grains around and are an excellent source...

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The health benefits of pulses. Plus, 10 ways to use them

Whether you have dried or canned beans hiding in your pantry, or frozen...

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How reheating pasta and other carbs can make them healthier

Cooking carbohydrate-rich pasta ahead, then reheating it to eat could be a way...

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Myths and truths about carbs

Low-carb diets are having a ‘moment’ right now. But do all carbohydrate foods...

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Ask the experts: Low-GI white bread

Q: "Not long after reading your article on GI, I noticed a high-fibre...

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How low-GI foods can boost your health

Nutritionists Cindy Williams and Rose Carr explain how the Glycaemic Index works and...

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How to feel full and not gain weight

It IS possible to eat the warming winter comfort food we want, without...

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How to choose bread

Your guide to which bread is right for you. We're encouraged to eat six...

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Avoid those extra winter kilos

Tips on how to feel full and not gain weight this winter. Tip 1:...

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