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What is the glycemic load and glycemic index?

This University of Illinois Extension webpage provides resources for adults with diabetes including information about glycemic load and glycemic Index. The glycemic index is a system of ranking foods on a scale of 0 to 100 according to how high blood glucose peaks within two hours of consuming the specific food. The glycemic load is based on glycemic index but uses standard portion sizes rather than 100 grams of carbohydrate.

Oct 2022 | Online resource

Diabetes Reversed

People who adopt a plant-based diet can reverse their Type 2 diabetes.

Stephanie Polizzi | Sep 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Garden to Table course reaches traditionally underserved residents

In a survey, everyone who responded said they ate more vegetables while using their newfound garden space – anywhere from two to 21 servings a week.

Heather Stoven | Jun 2022 | Impact story

Caregivers have a new resource for trauma-informed nutrition and feeding

OSU Extension has partnered with the nonprofit organization SPOON to launch “Nourished and Thriving Children” a free, self-paced course that contains eight learning modules that focus on the six principles of trauma-informed ...

Chris Branam | May 18, 2022 | News story

FoodCorps fosters culture of health in Klamath County schools

Ultimately, stronger partnerships have been formed between OSU Extension and the Klamath County School District and Klamath Falls City Schools.

Patty Case | Apr 2022 | Impact story

Extension activity book ‘a perfect fit’ for nexus of pollinator, nutrition education

"Explore the Bees of Oregon," geared to all ages, specifically provides knowledge to kids while they’re having fun

Kym Pokorny | Apr 13, 2022 | News story

Foods That Fight Cancer

This publication identifies foods that contribute to or increase your risk of cancer as well as foods that decrease the risk. It also explores best practices for diet and lifestyle.

Stephanie Polizzi | Apr 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Latino and Mesoamerican Indigenous families grow their own food with help from OSU Extension

The Extension Master Gardener program spearheaded efforts to increase food security by creating a new community garden space for 12 Latino and Mesoamerican Indigenous families at the Lincoln County Commons.

Renee Johnson | Apr 2022 | Impact story

Project PLANT home-gardening kits welcomed by limited-income families

Extension distributed an estimated 1,000 kits in Lincoln County and 150 in Deschutes and Crook counties.

Stephanie Russell, Katie Ahern | Mar 2022 | Impact story

WE CAN study creates tools and resources to help communities increase intake of fruits and vegetables

The tools and resources created for the WE CAN study are useful for any health condition and include recommendations that individuals can apply to their lives.

Stephanie Polizzi | Mar 2022 | Impact story