Diet types

The Glycaemic Index Diet
The glycaemic index diet system is linked to the gi (or glycaemic index), a chart showing foods and a score representing the speed with which the carbohydrates of the food type gets changed to sugar in the dieters blood stream. The claim is that long-acting foods (ie those food types with a low Glycaemic index score), keep you satiated for longer and help you to injest less food without feeling you are always hungry.
It is also very good for folk with diabetes, as the low GI food types are beneficial in preventing increases in glucose amount.











Boolawnee ( Fried Leek Pastries ) Recipe

Boolawnee ( Fried Leek Pastries ) Category Appetizer Recipes 
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-----------------------------------PASTRY----------------------------------- 2 c Plain flour

1/2 ts Salt

2/3 c Cold water

--------------------------------LEEK FILLING-------------------------------- 2 Leeks (2 leeks=3 c chopped)

2 ts Salt

1/4 ts Hot chili pepper

3 ts Oil

---------------------------------TO FINISH--------------------------------- Oil for deep frying Sift flour and salt into a bowl, make a well in the centre and add water. Mix to a firm dough and knead for 5 minutes until elastic, dusting with more flour if necessary. Wrap in plastic film and leave to rest for 30 minutes. Cut most of the green tops from leeks, halve lengthwise and rinse well to remove all traces of soil between leaves. Remove roots and dry leeks with paper towels. Place flat on board, cut along length at 5 mm (1/4 inch) intervals than across to dice. Measure in cup measure a

 
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