With an estimated glycaemic load of 12.2, classified as medium, this vegetarian broccoli pesto pasta with edamame is another blood-sugar friendly recipe. It is rich in fibre, quality protein and many essential vitamins and minerals including Iron, providing 2.8 mg or 20% of the daily recommended nutrient intake (RNI) for women Zinc, providing 2.5 mg or 24% of the daily RNI Vitamin A, providing 225 mcg or 28% of the daily RNI Folates,…
Low Glycaemic Index Recipes
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Bran Sticks – A low-sugar, diabetes-friendly breakfast cereal
Read moreEnjoy cereal for breakfast, but want a low-sugar, diabetes-friendly alternative? Bran sticks may be just what you need! Not sure what they are? Let me fill you in real quick! Bran sticks are crispy toasted pieces of wheat shaped like matchsticks. They look just like…
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Vegan Thai Green Tofu Curry (Low-GI)
Read moreThis simple vegan Thai green tofu curry makes the perfect meal in a hurry. It makes a delicious low-GI meal when paired with basmati rice and vegetables. There’s a common misconception that you must give up your traditional recipes and focus on Western cuisine to…
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Low-GI Barley Porridge
Read moreAre you looking for a breakfast alternative to oatmeal? Let me introduce you to barley porridge! Just like oats, barley is a fantastic source of cholesterol-lowering beta-glucan fibre (Tosh & Bordenave, 2020). However, barley is superior to oats when comparing its effect on blood glucose.…
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Plantain, Asparagus and Baked Cod with Tartare Sauce
Read moreBaked plantains, asparagus, peas and cod with homemade tartare sauce. This nutrient-dense, low glycaemic load meal makes a delicious anti-inflammatory lunch or dinner. The interest in plant-based diets has popularised plantains in the Western world. But those of us from the tropics have been enjoying…