Oatmeal is packed with fibre, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Basically, all things good. And for someone who is looking to ...

The glycemic index shows that the sugars in oatmeal and porridge are absorbed at about two-thirds the rate of sugar from white bread. This means oats are considered a medium glycemic index food ...

and oats — thus increasing the GI. Conversely, boiling is thought to help retain more of the resistant starch and lead to a lower GI, compared with other cooking methods. The longer you cook ...

But some really good, healthy foods have a low GI. Things like the steel cut oats. Things like whole grain breads where you can see the kernels of wheat. They're dark and they're dense breads.

With a GI of 51 this meal is high protein, low GI. Put the oats in a saucepan with the milk and 300ml/10½fl oz water. Cook over a low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until rich ...

With a GI of 45 this meal is high protein, low GI. Place the berries, apple, milk, yoghurt, oats and nuts in a blender and blend until smooth. Add 75-100ml/2½-3½floz cold water, a little at a ...