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What is The Glycemic Index?

• Rating system that classifies how FAST carbs break down into blood sugar

• Based on a 1-100 Scale• The higher the index, the faster the carb

breaks down into blood sugar

Rating Break-Down’s

• High Glycemic Range: 70 and Up• Mid Glycemic Range: 50-70• Low Glycemic Range: 50 and

Below

The Glycemic Load

• GL = (GI x the amount of carbohydrate) divided by 100

Glycemic Load Example

AppleIt has a GI of 40 and it contains 15 grams of

carbohydrate.GL = 40 x 15/100 = 6 g

Your Goal

Consume Moderate to Low G.I. Foods

Use the 80/20 RULE!

Why?

• Carbs=Insulin• Chronically High Insulin=Fat storage & Health

Problems galore!• Ultimately Leads to Type II Diabetes

LOW G.I.EXAMPLES

• High Glycemic• White Potatoe• White Pasta• Ripe Banana• Simple Carbs• White Short Grain Rice• White Bread

• Low Glycemic• Sweet Potatoe• Whole Grain Pasta• Un-ripened Banana• Complex Carbs• Brown Long Grain Rice• High Fiber 100% Whole

Grain Bread (moderate)

BOOKS TO HELP YOU!

BOOKS TO HELP YOU!

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Websites

• http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/recipes.aspx• Foodfit.com• Eatingwell.com

WWW.glycemicindex.com

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