By Herbert Olsen For 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 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 HHigh carb diet HHigh protein diet HHigh 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
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