By Herbert OlsenFor those looking for a better way.

What is the Glycemic Index? The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of

carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating.

How Is It Measured

10 fasted people

10-50g of carbs

Blood taken every 15-30 minutes

How It Is Rated Raise in blood sugar measured Compared to a constant Average of 10 people is GI level Lower the slower

Research Facilities University of Sydney

Jennie Brand Miller

High standards

Benefits Improve glucose and lipids in diabetes Weight control Reduced insulin levels Insulin resistance

Preventative Benefits

Decreased risk of: Coronary heart disease Diabetes Weight control

Obesity Relation

Lazy lifestyle High calorie intake Need to be full

SUGAR!!!!!!!!

Energy Drinks Candy “fruit” drinks SODA Yoohoo

BREADS!!!

Working the GI

Plums Cherries Grape fruit Pears Apple Peach

FRUIT:

BREADS/ PASTA Barley Oat Bran Pumpernickel Protein enriched pasta

NO meat Meat does not have a GI, no glucose But these do:

milk Juice Nuts Almost everything else

It’s a miracle!!! No it’s science Not for everyone Can’t eat everything in sight now

Balance of Philosophy High carb diet High protein diet High fat diet

Makes sense Doesn’t require not eating Doesn’t require working out every day

for hours Doesn’t require money investing

Why it works Keeps you feeling full Doesn’t overwhelm system with calories Keeps your body going on just what it

needs

Who should use it? Pre-diabetes Over weight Obese Boredom eaters People with a lax lifestyle ANYONE WHO WANTS TO TRY IT

It has it’s limits Some items seem odd It IS NOT A MIRACLE You should still work out

SOURCES http://www.glycemicindex.com/