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Low-Glycaemic Diet

A low-glycaemic diet focuses on foods that cause a slower, lower rise in blood sugar, helping to control hunger, energy levels, and weight.

A low-glycaemic (low-GI) diet means choosing foods that release sugar slowly into your bloodstream rather than causing quick spikes. Examples include wholegrain bread instead of white bread, brown rice instead of white rice, and most vegetables, beans, and lentils. Low-GI foods keep you feeling fuller for longer, reduce cravings, and help maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.

The glycaemic index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods on a scale of 0–100 based on their postprandial blood glucose response relative to a reference food. Low-GI diets (GI ≤ 55) attenuate postprandial hyperglycaemia and compensatory hyperinsulinaemia, resulting in improved satiety, reduced ad libitum energy intake, and favourable effects on HbA1c, fasting glucose, and lipid profiles. Meta-analyses show modest but significant additional weight loss with low-GI compared to high-GI diets in overweight and obese individuals.

For patients with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes — all conditions closely tied to excess weight — a low-glycaemic approach can be particularly effective. At NuLifeCare Singapore, we provide personalised dietary guidance that takes your metabolic health into account.

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