Low Glycemic Foods, Special Reports

Stepping away from the ‘Blood Sugar Rollercoaster’

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Over the past few weeks we had a look at the effect that blood sugar levels can have on the functioning of the brain. I also drew attention to some of the best (and the worst!) ways to manage blood sugar levels. This week’s article will conclude the ‘mini-series’ on blood sugar levels by summarising [...]

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Beating Sugar Cravings (Part 1)

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Over the past few weeks I have often referred to the ‘blood sugar rollercoaster’ as we discussed the importance of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. One of the features of this rollercoaster is the intense cravings for a ‘sugar fix’ that often accompanies it. Giving in to these cravings can be the start of a [...]

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Maintaining Balanced Blood Sugar Levels

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Last week we discussed the role of the Glycemic Index (GI) in maintaining blood sugar at healthy levels. The bottom line of that discussion was that our diets should be filled with foods with a low value on the Glycemic Index as the energy in these foods will take much longer to be released into [...]

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How Carbohydrates Affect Blood Sugar Levels

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Last week we had a general discussion on the topic of blood sugar. One of the main things that came out of this discussion was the fact that abnormal (either too high or too low) levels of glucose in the bloodstream can have very serious consequences in terms of general health and wellbeing. For the [...]

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Getting Off the Rollercoaster – Managing Blood Sugar Levels

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Over the past few weeks we had a general look at how the different food types affect brain function. Much of what was discussed confirmed that the old saying ‘You are what you eat!’ is perhaps more true than most people realize! The brain is the nerve centre of the body and determines our actions, [...]

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