The glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates by how quickly your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels will rise after eating that food.
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How to get kids to eat vegetables?
New research shows offering a variety of vegetables is key to getting kids to eat them.
Food waste habits uncovered in US survey
Food waste is a big problem both for its financial and environmental impact. A new study has uncovered some consumer habits that can predict food wastage in the home.
Mediterranean diet cuts gestational diabetes risk
A clinical trial of a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy shows promise in reducing the risk of excess weight gain and gestational diabetes.
Keto diet
The keto diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. The lack of carbs forces your body into a metabolic state called ketosis, where it burns stored fats for energy.
Training the brain to eat less sugar
Computer-based ‘brain training’ programs are all the rage at the moment. Now that same technology has been applied to nutrition to help people eat less sugar
Getting back to fresh fruit
A systematic review puts to bed any health concerns about fruit, finding that whole fresh fruit does not contribute to weight gain.
Reducing our diet of ultra-processed foods
What things could be done by the government do to kerb our desire to consume processed foods and ultra-processed food.
Sugary drinks increase cancer risk
A study shows that the consumption of sugary drinks, including fruit juices, seems to be connected with a higher risk of cancer.
Gut microbes good for marathon runners
Scientists have discovered that long-distance runners harbour colonies of bacteria in their gut that can help them to run for longer.
