A significant association was found between dietary glycaemic index (GI) and risk of breast cancer, but not glycaemic load (GL), according to the ‘first’ study in Iran to examine carbohydrate quality with the onset of the disease.
Researchers have revealed that the timing of carbohydrate-rich meals can significantly worsen glucose homeostasis – on top of the independent glycaemic index of the food – potentially revealing ways to minimise the risk of type-2 diabetes.
Researchers found a correlation between the glycemic response of study participants after ingesting certain beverages and how they performed in some cognitive tests.
Among marathon runners, researchers in Spain found a link between consumption of a polysaccharide-based supplement and improvements of biomarkers associated with the body’s immune response.
Experts from Australia are hopeful that Asian manufacturers and consumers can learn from their experiences in leading the fight against diabetes by formulating low-GI foods.
Men who followed a low-glycemic diet featuring functional carbohydrate Palatinose, a branded isomaltulose by BENEO, had a lower glycemic profile, reduced variability in blood sugar levels, and improved fat burning, according to a study by Singaporean...
Asia's soaring diabetes rates are providing new opportunities for New Zealand’s food and nutrition firms, with leading scientists joining forces to assess the functional potential of a host of ingredients for export.
Ingredion has launched a new ingredient that will help finished product manufacturers “meet consumer demand for convenient, long-lasting energy in nutritional products,” according to the company.
Artificial sweeteners combined with a low carbohydrate diet significantly increases the quantity of calories consumed, according to Australian researchers.
Adhering to a low FODMAP diet - a diet low in certain sugars and carbohydrates - can help relieve symptoms for women suffering from both irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis.
Breakfast is officially the most important meal of the day and can help reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, Singaporean scientists have found in a limited study.
Key compounds in honey that stimulate the immune system have been identified by researchers in New Zealand, paving the way for possible new wound-healing products.