tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post4980505122148325064..comments2024-03-26T05:07:24.149+11:00Comments on .: Food for ThoughtGI Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07609354784645028388noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-46681177648446330892008-08-22T19:15:00.000+10:002008-08-22T19:15:00.000+10:00For effective weight loss its very important to ha...For effective weight loss its very important to have a good understanding of the role of diet. Starving is not the way out for weight loss. And one should also be wise enough to have diet that is not only filling but at the same time healthy and something that the body needs. <A HREF="http://www.phentermine-effects.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.phentermine-effects.com</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-38402939743676426892008-08-05T15:38:00.000+10:002008-08-05T15:38:00.000+10:00i agree that food availability is another big issu...i agree that food availability is another big issue that prevents us from getting enough nutrition. unfortunately, the type of food that is quite often lacking is fresh produce. <BR/><BR/>to get over this problem, we can opt for frozen fruit and vegs (as you suggest). although at first they lose some vitamins through blanching, the nutrient loss over the next 12 months or so is not much. in terms of folate and vit C, frozen fruit & vegs can be better than the "fresh produce" that has sat in the shelf (or fridge) for a few days.herminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180641823588304080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-64196849806711368992008-08-04T13:52:00.000+10:002008-08-04T13:52:00.000+10:00I am a wellness consultant in India & corporat...I am a wellness consultant in India & corporate speaker.<BR/>I use the GI & GL concept very widely.It has great value & promise.<BR/>with best wishes<BR/>author of the Book Slim & Fit for LifeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546823576303133878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-70975506188533177052008-08-02T23:21:00.000+10:002008-08-02T23:21:00.000+10:00In answer to Anon.meat is not something that i can...In answer to Anon.<BR/><BR/>meat is not something that i can afford when you live on a really strict budget and with the cost of food continuint to rise and at an ever increasing rate I do not agree completely with what you have said especially with lean meat. I can not remember the last time I had a piece of lean beef or lamb as they are just far to expensive a choice.<BR/><BR/>I do how ever agree that the fact that eatly less volume and still being full I have been eating less and still eating well over the last couple of months.<BR/><BR/>One further comment I would like to make is that in the cities there is a much better range of food to choose from that in many small country town supermarkets ans so we are much more limited even when it comes to fresh veg.<BR/><BR/>One point on fresh verses frozen veg. Frozen veg are actually fresher than the so called fresh veg as they are normaly frozen within a couple of hours of being picked and those veggies that are harvested in summer are also harvested in the cool of the night and in the early morning so that they retain much of their nutritional value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-35730433595919102402008-08-02T17:27:00.000+10:002008-08-02T17:27:00.000+10:00We are often asked about cost-effective low GI foo...We are often asked about cost-effective low GI foods. It essentially means making a move back to the inexpensive, healthy, filling staples of our forebears. This includes traditional rolled oats for breakfast porridge with milk, legumes such as beans, chickpeas and lentils, cereal grains like pearl barley, pasta or the lower GI rices like basmati and of course fresh vegetables in season when they are at their best and the prices are better too. Check out Low GI Eating Made Easy (ask at your local library) as it includes the top 100 low GI foods, all generic. Or check out the free database at www.glycemicindex.com.<BR/><BR/>Many people report to us that they find it extends the family budget and saves on packaging too!GI Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609354784645028388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-42114931141204124162008-08-02T17:14:00.000+10:002008-08-02T17:14:00.000+10:00Our family has been on a low GI diet for years now...Our family has been on a low GI diet for years now. We are a family of four and live on quite a strict budget. Contrary to Bruce's comments I think that low GI extends our food budget.<BR/><BR/>We don't eat as much as we need less food to feel satisfied. I use a lot of beans (use dried beans for best value). We eat oats or muesli, lean meats, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.<BR/><BR/>While the GI symbol is helpful, it is only an indicator and foods can still be low GI without the symbol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-71559550315170351422008-08-02T14:59:00.000+10:002008-08-02T14:59:00.000+10:00It is interesting to note that most of the foods t...It is interesting to note that most of the foods that are recommended as good low and mid GI foods suitable for those with diabetes are the ones that have traditionally the highest cost to the consumer. When you have diabetes and are living on or below the poverty line and only relying on government benefits it is impossible to find the money to buy these much more expensive choices that you recommend.<BR/><BR/>When are we going to see more of the generric foods tested and certified so that we can have choices that are a much more reasonable price choice for the many type 2 diabetics that are either pensioners or live on government benefits.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581623960089509344noreply@blogger.com