200 likes | 323 Views
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
E N D
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 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
Working the GI FRUIT: • Plums • Cherries • Grape fruit • Pears • Apple • Peach
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/