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Glycaemic index

The glycaemic index (GI) is an important tool that can be used by anyone trying to control his or her blood sugar levels.

It's also a fantastic, helpful tool to embrace if you're a diabetic or if you're serious about sport.

Find out how it works.

The glycaemic load

Right, so you've heard about the glycaemic index. But what exactly is the "glycaemic load"?

Glycaemic load: the latest

The glycaemic index (GI) has a number of shortcomings. Some of these are, however, overcome by the so-called glycaemic load (GL). DietDoc puts the latest findings into perspective.

GI values of common foods

The following lists of GI values should be regarded as guidelines and not as absolute values. The GI is influenced by a wide variety of factors.

The glycaemic index and diabetes

One of the most important applications of the glycaemic index is its use in the control of blood sugar and insulin levels in diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

Low-GI bread – the staff of life

Low-GI breads have taken the South African market by storm, and it's all good news. Here's why we're excited.

Trying out a low-GI diet

I had no choice about changing my eating habits. My body had simply stopped working. It was time for a low-GI diet. This is how things have been.

The glycaemic index

The glycaemic index is an important tool for anyone trying to control his or her blood-sugar levels. DietDoc takes a look at this concept.

Glycaemic index: the latest

Several factors determine whether a food has a low or high glycaemic index. Here are some of the latest findings, as discussed at the 2008 Nutrition Congress in Pretoria.

How to use the glycaemic index

Okay, so you know that the glycaemic index can be of help if you're trying to control your blood-sugar levels. But what does this mean in practice?

GI and sports nutrition

The use of a tool such as the GI to determine what types of food can enhance endurance or produce top results, is highly topical.

Glycaemic index: unresolved issues

The glyceamic index has become a popular tool. However, it's still a relatively new dietetic tool and there are a number of issues that need to be resolved.

Low-GI breads

If you're trying to balance your blood-sugar and energy levels, low-GI breads are the way to go. Here's a breakdown of a few popular brands that are available on SA shop shelves.