Wednesday January 1, 2014 In this issue of GI News: More carrot, less stick A meta-analysis from Harvard finds that healthier choices do cost more. So, instead of wielding the stick and talking taxes on ‘bad’ food, how about the powers-that-be hold out a carrot and look at ways of making the healthy choice the cheaper choice ... Read More » Carisma has half the blood glucose response compared to other potato varieties ‘But don’t overcook it,’ says Sydney University researcher, Kai Lin Ek. ‘Any starchy carbohydrate has a higher GI if it is overcooked. If rice is mushy or pasta is not al dente, you increase the starch digestibility.’ Carisma potatoes are now grown all over Australia, and they are now in the ground in North America and Europe, and will be commercially available in those regions soon ... Read More » Why sugar intake from soft drinks is falling in Australia The traditional drivers of the soft drink market have been indulgence and convenience. It now appears as though increasing health consciousness, especially in relation to body weight, is making its presence felt reports nutritionist Bill Shrapnell .... Read More » Putting the fun back into fitness with paddling When you kayak with the correct technique – pushing the pegs with your legs, engaging your core muscles, and working your torso and arms with a criss-cross, figure-8 motion – you work your entire body without strain, using the resistance of the water reports Emma Sandall ... Read More » Raspberries – the mouth-watering taste of health ‘Raspberries are my all time favourite,’ says dietitian Nicole Senior. ‘It’s a pity they are expensive as they are one of the few fruits you can eat by the tub without blowing your kilojoule budget. They are also rich in vitamin C and fibre, and contain vitamin E, folate and manganese ... Read More » Three fruity recipes from the GI News Kitchen Anneka Manning bakes a Raspberry and Nectarine Crumble; Johanna Burani serves up Baked Winter Pears with Fresh Grape Juice Sauce and from the barbecue comes Luke Mangan’s summery Prawns with Avocado and Mango Salsa ... Read More » | 
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