Feedback—Your FAQs Answered

What’s the GI of farro? I understand it is not the same as spelt.
Farro (emmer) and spelt are older varieties of wheat that were replaced by higher yielding varieties that are easier to hull. Neither farro nor spelt (grains or flour) have been GI tested. However, we do know the GI of some breads made with spelt and the results are similar to other breads – if there are lots of visible grainy bits, the GI is lower. For more on why some wholegrains have a low GI and not others, check out December GI News.



I have a hankering for the palm or rock sugar Asian desserts of my childhood. Do you think that the mung or adzuki beans in these desserts would lower the GI?
Palm sugar and rock sugar haven’t been GI tested. Adding mung or adzuki beans may lower the GI of these types of desserts but by how much will depend on the relative amounts of sugar and beans and on the other carb-containing ingredients in the recipe. Let go the guilt and satisfy that hankering. You can enjoy treats such as these wonderful Asian desserts in moderation as part of a healthy overall diet. And remember, not everything you eat has to have a low GI. Our dietitians say that while you’ll benefit from eating low GI carbs at each meal, this doesn’t have to be at the exclusion of all others.



I am breastfeeding a 3-month-old and am trying to get back to eating low GI foods, but sweet potato seems to be causing my baby a lot of wind pain.
It's unlikely the sweet potato is causing wind pain. More likely to be coincidental. However, a windy baby isn't easy. While breastfeeding, maybe try small servings of baby new or chat potatoes dressed with vinegar or lemon juice and herbs and see if that helps baby’s burps. You can also mash some white beans in with potato (50/50) to reduce the GI. But again keep servings small. You may like to have a chat to your baby health nurse re baby's wind.

Books, DVDs, Websites: What’s New?

The Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Handbook
Prof Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell, Prof Stephen Colagiuri and Alan Barclay

In the last decade research has yielded overwhelming evidence that lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy eating plan and increasing exercise can make a real difference to your risk of developing diabetes and to the quality of your health (and your life) if you already have it. And that’s what this book is about.



If you only buy one book on managing your diabetes, make it this one. It is the definitive book on managing diabetes covering type 1, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes showing you clearly and simply how to:

• turn back the clock and prevent pre-diabetes developing into diabetes
• manage your diabetes and reduce your risk of complications
• improve your insulin sensitivity
• increase your cardiovascular health
• maintain your blood glucose levels
• control your weight

Find the answers you need from experts who have counselled thousands of people with diabetes.

The authors of The New Glucose Revolution and The Low GI Diet have translated the current scientific evidence about managing and preventing diabetes into an accessible, practical resource, giving you the information you need to use to discover what works best for you.

Whether you have pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes, this book has something for you.


Kaye Foster-Powell talks about The Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Handbook.

For more information and purchasing check out the official site for the book.

GI Values Update

Weight management snacks and powders



For more information on Shaklee products: www.shaklee.com

Where can I get more information on GI testing?

North America
Dr Alexandra Jenkins
Glycemic Index Laboratories
36 Lombard Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2X3 Canada
Phone +1 416 861 0506
Email info@gilabs.com
Web www.gilabs.com

Australia
Fiona Atkinson
Research Manager, Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Service (SUGiRS)
Human Nutrition Unit, School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences
Sydney University
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone + 61 2 9351 6018
Fax: + 61 2 9351 6022
Email sugirs@mmb.usyd.edu.au
Web www.glycemicindex.com

New Zealand
Dr Tracy Perry
The Glycemic Research Group, Dept of Human Nutrition
University of Otago
PO Box 56 Dunedin New Zealand
Phone +64 3 479 7508
Email tracy.perry@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
Web glycemicindex.otago.ac.nz

Where can I get more information on the GI symbol program?
The GI symbol on a food is a guarantee that the stated GI value is reliable and that the food is a healthy choice in its food group. To earn certification, foods that carry the symbol must be a good source of carbohydrate and meet a host of other nutrient criteria including kilojoules (calories), total and saturated fat, sodium (salt), and where appropriate, dietary fibre and calcium. The GI Symbol Program is a public health initiative run by Glycemic Index Limited, a non-profit company whose members are the University of Sydney, Diabetes Australia and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.



Alan Barclay
Acting CEO, Glycemic Index Ltd
Phone: +61 2 9785 1037
Fax: +61 2 9785 1037
Email: awbarclay@optusnet.com.au
Web www.gisymbol.com.au

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Krüger Workshop 2007 in Germany

Dear Artists, Colleagues and Friends:
Since we've been getting so many requests for an art workshop, I've asked the Krüger team in Germany (Andrea and Bernd) to start organizing a 2007 workshop. This year the artists' workshop will begin on October 29th and run through November 2nd, 2007. The event will take place at the Schloss Rheinfels Hotel in St. Goar, Germany. The main focus of the workshop will be preparation for portrait painting and working with acrylics.

Bernd is now collecting registration information from all participants. The deadline to register for the 2007 workshop is May 31st 2007. Bernd will also be available to answer any questions via email directed to: schoenebaum@mc-art.de. The workshop event is capped at a maximum of 20 participants.

If you'd like to find out more about the hotel and location please visit: www.schloss-rheinfels.de.

I look forward to meeting you all at the 2007 workshop.

Sebastian Krüger

Krüger Rocks at Harrods

From the 1st of February until the 3rd of March, an exhibition of rock guitars is taking place at Harrods London. All the major guitar manufacturers will be present touting their wares. Many different events will be taking place under one roof as "Harrods Rocks". Sebastian Krüger has a special display in Harrods' window featuring several prints and 3 "Krüger Guitars" specifically designed for the event. For more information, please visit: www.harrods.com . Soon we will be presenting all three Krüger guitars on our Blog, so stay tuned! Photos by Scott Hortop/London.

Big head slim body!

It's not on board...it's not on canvas...it's acrylic on a guitar!