Eating ‘low GI’ is a nutritional approach that focuses on consuming foods with a low glycaemic index to regulate blood sugar levels and promote overall health. Explore the science behind the Low GI diet and find out how Thermomix® can support you in making healthier choices.
The low glycaemic index diet is an eating plan based on how foods affect blood sugar level, or blood glucose level. The glycaemic index ranks food on a scale from 0 to 100. The low end of the scale has foods that have little effect on blood sugar levels, and the high end has foods that have a big effect on blood sugar levels.
Following the low GI diet involves basing meals and snacks around foods that are on the lower end of the scale. It’s a great option for people who are looking to eat healthier because by keeping blood sugar levels stable, low GI foods reduce the need for sugary snacks and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
Following a low GI diet means enjoying a wide variety of fresh, healthy, minimally processed foods such as vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fruits, lean proteins, healthy fats, and dairy products. With Thermomix®, preparing these whole foods has never been easier. From chopping and slicing vegetables to grinding nuts and grains, the powerful blades and precise settings ensure consistent results every time:
• Create homemade walnut butter. Place 200 g toasted walnuts in mixing bowl and grind 10 sec/speed 10. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula then grind again 10 sec/speed 10. Add 15 g avocado oil, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tsp honey then mix 10 sec/speed 7. Enjoy with apple wedges.
• Use Thermomix® Cutter to make slicing vegetables a breeze! Slice a big batch of peppers, onions and courgettes at the beginning of the week, ready to sauté as a side dish when needed.
• Whip up a batch of homemade houmous, perfect for snacking on with raw cucumber.
The hardest part of healthy eating can be staying organised with recipe research, meal planning and food shopping. Luckily, Thermomix® is here to help. With the Cookidoo® weekly planner, it’s never been easier to stay on top of menu organisation. Simply search for dishes featuring low GI ingredients then add them to My Week. Once you’ve created your menu plan on Cookidoo®, you can build your shopping list directly from there. Planning made easy!
