01. 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.
Read02. How to use the GI 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? Find out. Read 03. Glycaemic index update The GI is becoming a popular tool and many people are probably familiar with the concept, which has become a ‘hot topic’ in the media. This article provides more info.
Read 04. What affects the GI of a food? Several factors determine whether a food has a low, intermediate or high glycaemic index (GI) value. Find out what these are. Read 05. 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. Read |
06. 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. Read 07. 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. Read 08. The lowdown on the 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. Read |