ARE YOU EATING A BOWL OF SUGAR FOR BREAKFAST?

A bowlful of sugar or super healthy cereal? Health conscious consumers should take a closer look at the nutrition panel of their favourite cereal to avoid often alarmingly high sugar levels that could be jeopardising weight management efforts according to Justin Smidmore of The Metabolic Food Company, producer of SuperStart breakfast blend. “Many consumers are completely unaware that the majority of popular cereals, even the so-called healthy brands, are loaded with 20 per cent or more sugar,” he says. “It’s no wonder people are reaching for high calorie snacks mid-morning when you consider... [Read more...]

The no-argument idea to lose weight.

Eat Less. T’dah! Yeah, right. Eat less food and I’ll lose weight. Easier said than done. Too good to be true. Too simple to be effective. Eating Less can be done. Here’s just a start of the filling, appetite suppressing, hunger pang thwarting ideas from reputable sources. There’ll be lots more to follow. …. In fact, carbohydrates are natural appetite suppressants, because gram for gram, those carbohydrate foods with a low glycemic index are the most filling and prevent hunger pangs for longer periods of time. Glucose Revolution by Thomas Wolever MD PhD, page 1 You’re... [Read more...]

A LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX DIET OR A HIGH SUGAR DIET?

Eating foods low on the glycemic index are great way to live a healthier lifestyle. The opposite is true of eating foods high in sugar. Fortunately, low GI diets and foods are becoming more and more popular. People realise just how easy a low GI diet is to follow everyday and every meal. More importantly, they feel the benefits of sustained energy levels and feeling fuller for longer. On the other hand, excess sugar continues to dog our diet. It’s amazing just how many products we eat have high levels of sugar. No surprise about soft drinks but even those functional waters have loads of sugar... [Read more...]

Where is Your Diet On the Glycemic Index?

Wikipedia describes the Glycemic Index as: “The glycemic index, glycaemic index, or GI is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion, releasing glucose rapidly into the bloodstream, have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose more gradually into the bloodstream, have a low GI. For most people, foods with a low GI have significant health benefits.” One of those significant health benefits of low GI foods, like super low GI SuperStart, is how they help satisfy your hunger for longer.... [Read more...]