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What is GI and what does it mean in a diet?
The glycaemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates. It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own.
What does the healthy diet pyramid mean?
The Healthy Eating Pyramid is a simple visual guide to the types and proportions of foods that we should eat every day for good health.
What are the good fats and what do they do to cholesterol?
Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are often called ‘good’ fats because they can help decrease cholesterol.
What is the front of house?
The term front of house refers to people who work in the dining room, such as the waiter and supervisor. These people tend to deal with the customers—they are who we see when we go to a restaurant or similar establishment.
What is back of house?
In the food and hospitality industry, the term back of house refers to the kitchen area and its staff , as opposed to the dining room and its staff. Examples of people who work in the back of the house include the chef and kitchen hand. Such people ‘operate behind the scenes’ to prepare and cook your meal.
