I challenge you to join the Three Week Low GI Challenge – how much weight will you lose?
The low down on low GI
The Low GI Challenge
To diet or not to diet I have been on a diet for most of my life and finally at the age of 55 I have found the Low Glycemic…read more →
Glycemic Index Theory for Dummies
How does the Glycemic Index Work? When we consume carbohydrates, both simple and complex, the body converts them to Glucose. This is absorbed into the blood stream and raises our…read more →
Carbs Ain’t Carbs – Simple Rules for Weight Loss
The Three Weight Loss Classes of Carbohydrates We now know how the Glycemic Index works on our bodies but how do we know what carbs are good and what are…read more →
Top 5 Tips – Preparation for the challenge.
Top Tip 1 Clean out your pantry and fridge. Temptation is the down fall of many people - so if you are in that category then remove it, and…read more →
Low GI Shopping List
This is one of the best ways to stay on track - if you don't buy high GI foods you can't eat them. The amazing thing I have found since…read more →
How much should I eat?
The fashionable trend of large dinner plates has contributed to us eating way more than we need. The bigger the plate the more lonely the food looks. It is just…read more →
Menu Plans
The Low GI Challenge Week 1 Menu Plan
Welcome to the Low GI Challenge! No matter what the reason you have taken up the challenge, whether it be weight loss, or health issue, or simply for a…read more →
The Low GI Challenge Week 2 Menu Plan
Congrats! You made it to Week 2. Any cravings? Anything you really miss? Your taste buds will already be changing to a more savoury palate than before. Starting to…read more →
The Low GI Challenge Week 3 Menu Plan
By now you will be in the swing of Low GI Low Carb eating and can see the potential variety of eating this way. This week's slice the Broccoli and…read more →
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Japanese Sesame Cucumbers
We discovered this amazingly simple but brilliant way of eating cucumbers in Nagahama on the edge of Lake Biwa in Japan. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan and has…read more →
Quick and Easy Broccoli Slice
Besides being incredibly easy to make this slice is a fabulous way to hide broccoli (for the unbelievers) and adjust their palate to become Broccophiles. Children etc.read more →
Low GI Low Carb Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is relatively easy to eat Low GI Low Carb - omit the bread and add some cooked spinach or avocado. But eggs and spinach can become very dull very…read more →
What about dessert? Sugar removal or substitution?
One of the main things I have learnt in changing my eating habits is that substitution for cravings is not the answer long term. To start off with I looked…read more →
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Your Sugar Intake
Whether you want to lose weight or just be a little healthier reducing sugar can be a little trickier than you think. Of course by reducing your sugar intake you…read more →
Ketosis – When will it happen?
ZERO carbs for 24 - 48 hours and then try again. At zero carbs for 48 hours your will definitely be in ketosis. Strips Wee color? read more →