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By Herbert Olsen

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

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By Herbert Olsen

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  1. By Herbert Olsen For those looking for a better way.

  2. 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.

  3. How Is It Measured • 10 fasted people • 10-50g of carbs • Blood taken every 15-30 minutes

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

  5. Research Facilities • University of Sydney • Jennie Brand Miller • High standards

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

  7. Preventative Benefits • Decreased risk of: • Coronary heart disease • Diabetes • Weight control

  8. Obesity Relation • Lazy lifestyle • High calorie intake • Need to be full

  9. SUGAR!!!!!!!! • Energy Drinks • Candy • “fruit” drinks • SODA • Yoohoo

  10. BREADS!!!

  11. Working the GI FRUIT: • Plums • Cherries • Grape fruit • Pears • Apple • Peach

  12. BREADS/ PASTA • Barley • Oat Bran • Pumpernickel • Protein enriched pasta

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