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Newsletter Glycaemic Index The following information is useful by knowing how the utilisation of energy can be optimised Recently the system for classifying carbohydrates has received a great deal of attention, calling into question many of the old assumptions about how carbohydrates relate to health. This system, known as the glycaemic index, measures how quickly and how strongly blood sugar rises after a person eats food that contains carbohydrates. Diets filled with high-glycaemic-index foods, which cause quick and strong increases in blood sugar levels, have been linked to an increase for both diabetes and heart disease. A number of factors determine a foods glycaemic index:
Our Dietitians and Nutritionists are here to help and educate you, Please call 09 4773780 for an appointment Regards Jan Edmonds (Principal) ![]() |
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