Food List with Glycemic Index

Choose Basmati rice instead of normal rice.
New potatoes have a lower GI than older potatoes. Sweet potatoes also have a low GI.
Unrefined cereals such as oats or muesli are lower in GI than processed cereals.
Bread with lots of grains and seeds are lower in GI than other breads.
When eating biscuits and crackers, those with whole grains in them are lower in GI.
Cakes and muffins made with fruit, oats, and seeds can supply more low-GI ingredients.
Fruits – Stone fruit (peaches, nectarines), appl

Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels Under Control To Be Healthy

As we get older we become less able to control our blood sugar level. Each time we eat a meal containing carbohydrates, these levels increase…

Taking a Look at Sugar

Butter Frosting for Chocolate Birthday Cake, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, 4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, Milk In a bowl beat butter or margarine till fluffy.

Corn Allergy

Corn allergy is not a very common allergy – but it can be a dangerous one. Many who suffer from this will have severe reactions.

Simple Guidelines to Get Gluten Free Whole Grains

Celiac patient can also incorporate whole grains in their diet that are good for heart, body and digestive system through various gluten free products.

The Only Thing Worse Than Finding a Worm in Your (Organic) Apple

When I first went organic back in 2003 there was a very limited range and it was mainly sad, spotty produce that spoiled very quickly and cost 100% – 200% more than non organic. I would regularly experience finding grubs in my apples and lettuce, busily munching away so I quickly learned to carefully inspect food before taking a bite. I remembered the old saying – the only thing worse than finding a worm in your apple is finding half a worm! My friends laughed at my squeamishness. They accepted it as a sign of live, healthy food. Me, I like my food grub free. Happily, much has changed since then. Now the quality has definitely improved and prices seem to be only about 20% more than non organic, especially if you know where to buy.

Great Tasty Vegetarian Diets

Becoming a vegetarian can be as easy as you choose to make it.Whether you enjoy preparing delectable, delicious meals or choose quick and easy ones, vegetarian meals can be very satisfying. If you get in the habit of keeping the following on hand, meal preparation time will become a snap.

Avoiding Dangerous Trans Fats

Some fats are actually good for us, some can be consumed in small quantities but trans fats are dangerous in any quantity. They should be eliminated from our diet entirely but this is difficult, as we first have to identify the foods that contain the trans fats.

First, what are…

Proper Pregnancy Nutrition – 2 Tips On Foods To Take And Avoid

When a woman conceives, she has been given a “second life” to take care of along with her own self. So ensuring healthy nutrition for herself and her unborn child is vital. Here are some guidelines.

Vegans At Risk Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Vegetarians and vegans often claim to have healthier eating habits than meat eaters. In many ways, this is true, but there are certain risks associated with a diet that does not include any animal products.