Archive for July, 2007
Low GI Diet
What exactly is the Glycaemic Index (GI)?
In 1981, professor of nutrition Dr David Jenkins was looking at how different carbohydrate-rich foods affected blood sugar levels in people with diabetes and discovered that, contrary to popular belief, many starchy foods affected blood sugar levels quite dramatically, while some sugary foods had little effect. From his research, [...]
The Mediterranean Diet
What is it?
As we are on a never-ending search for a healthier diet, it is not unusual for us to look to other countries for inspiration. One particular diet which is gaining momentum is the Mediterranean Diet. A dieter’s dream and the antithesis of most diets; the Mediterranean diet is easy to follow, requires a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The Negative Calorie Diet
What is it?
The Negative Calorie diet works on the theory that certain foods create negative calorie effects, allowing you to lose weight. The Negative Calorie diet is controversial because the theory is not scientifically sound. No foods actually possess ‘negative calories’. A negative calorie diet ebook has even been published on [...]
