Tag Archives: Glycemic Index

Barley – The little grain with a big impact

Posted on January 22, 2012

Barley Begins… Barley is an ancient grain that originated in Ethiopia and Southeast Asia, and has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years to feed both animals and humans, as well as make alcoholic beverages. As far back as ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Facts | Tagged Barley, Beta-Glucans, Bowel Health, Brain Health, Breakfast, chili, diabetes, disease, Eating, Food, Glycemic Index, Grain, Health, Lower Cholesterol, Phytochemicals, recipes, Weight Management, Wellness | Leave a comment

New Year, Start Healthy. Brown Baggin’ it!

Posted on January 7, 2012

Spending $1200 every year on lunch…sounds crazy doesn't it? After you do the math it is possible. If you are spending $5 on lunch every day, that equates to $25 per week, $100 per month, and yes- $1,200 per year! … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Facts, Nutrition News | Tagged Black Bean Chili, Brown Bag Lunch, Glycemic Index, good for health, Health, Hydration, Leftovers, Lifestyle, Lunches, Money, Nutrition, Office, Planning ahead, Salad, saving money, Tips, Wellness, Workplace | Leave a comment

Type 2 Diabetes – relationship to Diet and Exercise

Posted on August 28, 2011

More than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance). Out of the 2.7 million Canadians with diagnosed diabetes, 90 per cent (2.4 million) are type 2. Type 1 vs. Type 2 Type 2 is distinguished from … Continue reading →

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Glycemic Index

Posted on May 23, 2011

It was 2004 and the ‘No Carb Craze’ still had momentum (more in the US than in Canada), when I was invited to a conference about Glycemic Index (GI) with experts from around the world. We were discussing topics such … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Facts, Nutrition News | Tagged Activity, carbohydrate, diabetes, disease, Dr. David Jenkins, Exercise, fat, fibre, Food, Glycemic Index, Health, Heart Disease, Lifestyle, Obesity, overconsumption, University of Toronto, Wellness | Leave a comment

Pulses…What are they? And how to cook & bake with them

Posted on March 9, 2011

I just completed my column for Bakers Journal, a food industry trade magazine. I write the Final Proof about six times per year. The topic of the May 2011 issue will be about ‘Pulses’. What are Pulses? You ask…Pulses include … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Facts, Nutrition News | Tagged Beans, Bread, Canada's Food Guide, Chickpeas, desserts, fibre, Food, Gluten Free, Glycemic Index, Health, Lentils, Lifestyle, meals, muffins, Nutrition, Pulses, pumpernickel, recipes, savory, spice, Wellness, Yellow pea flour | Leave a comment

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