02. The glycaemic load
Right, so you've heard about the glycaemic index. But what exactly is the "glycaemic load"?
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03. 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.
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04. 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.
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05. 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?
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06. 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.
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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.
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08. 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.
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09. 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.
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10. 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.
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11. 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.
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12. 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.
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