Alternative Medicine: Understanding the Glycemic Index (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
The Glycemic Index (GI) is a convenient tool to categorize foods and their effect on blood glucose levels. It also can be beneficial in maintaining satiety levels. A balanced diet that incorporates the GI can help decrease the risk of diabetes and heart disease, while helping the body maintain a healthy weight.
Piquillo peppers: beautiful to look at, wonderful to eat (The Record)
A batch of fresh pimientos del piquillo I had ordered from California arrived a few weeks ago. Heart-shaped with pointy tips and a dazzling, glossy vermilion hue, they were so beautiful I was torn between cooking them and piling them on a decorative plate as a still life.
Carbohydrates news 16/09/2007
Populations accustomed to diets heavy in carbohydrates, like in Japan, have relatively more copies of the amylase gene that makes the starch-converting enzyme, researchers say. Walk to Cure Diabetes (WHOI Peoria) ...
Carbohydrates news 16/09/2007
Populations accustomed to diets heavy in carbohydrates, like in Japan, have relatively more copies of the amylase gene that makes the starch-converting enzyme, researchers say. Your Workplace Enemy Is You (New York Times) . ...
Irresistible Autumn Desserts (Beaches Leader)
With peanuts and mangos, guilt is not an option. Comments ( No comments posted. ) (Family Features) - With cooler weather and families gathering indoors, fall is a perfect time to pull out the measuring cups and baking pans and start baking.
