OMNISCIENCE

G L Y C E M I C I N D E X

In short, GI levels are a measurement of carbohydrate foods and their impact on blood sugar levels. It is known that a LOW-GI diet has a positive effect on the overall health of our body, decreasing the risk of cardio-vascular diseases and a number of cancers. Taking advantage of these benefits can be as simple as sticking to natural foods that are low in their GI levels.

One warning is honey Vs. sugar, they are both simple sugars that have a very high GI score (between 55 - 69) giving your sugar levels a quick spike and a sudden drop. It is best to stick to honey that has a low GI, meaning a low level of fructose. 

Often honey is partnered with oats ( Low GI) in the morning, due to its protein content, which is slowly converted into glucose, making you fuller for longer and stabilising your blood sugar levels. When mixed with white sugar or honey it can increase the overall GI level counteracting the benefits of eating porridge.

Agave Nectar, is a source of sweetener that I have been using for the past year is predominantly composed of fructose, that makes it lower on the glycemic index and isn't likely to raise blood sugar levels, buttt remember if you are thinking of switching, be sure to manage your fruit levels.

I am proud to say I have been clean of cane sugar for 9 months and I feel greeeaatt!

SKL

13 TIPS | THE FACIALIST YOU DIDN'T KNOW

The question of achieving clean, clear and radiant skin is something that I have been asking for a hell of of a long time. For me, achieving these three things and making is last is the bane of my life.

Living in London and travelling on the underground with a full face of make up, training at the gym 5 times a week and going through the monthly stress of being a woman can seriously take its toll.

I managed to find the perfect article that combines fact, with my tested knowledge and the opinions of a range of nutritional therapists and facialists to give you 12 tips to live by.

1 |  Begin your day with big mug of hot lemon water.

2 | Make a weekly routine out of a clay mask.

3 | Replace eye cream with Jojoba Oil to place on the orbital bone.

4 | Don't exfoliate daily!

5 | Use light but but potent night creams.

6 | Surprise surprise, potatoes are friends with the skin.

7 | Don't touch your face.

8 | Invest in a good rosehip face oil.

9 | Have daily greens: Kale, spinach, broccoli and Avocado.

10 | Take a spirulina supplement.

11 | Increase omega-3-rich foods.

12 | Incorporate almonds in your diet.

13  | Microdermabrasion therapy

via. Stella - Sharon McGlinchey