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  Plums  Cherries  Grape fruit  Pears  Apple  Peach FRUIT:

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

13. NO meat  Meat does not have a GI, no glucose  But these do:  milk  Juice  Nuts  Almost everything else

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

15. Balance of Philosophy HHigh carb diet HHigh protein diet HHigh fat diet

16. Makes sense  Doesn’t require not eating  Doesn’t require working out every day for hours  Doesn’t require money investing

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

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

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

20. SOURCES  http://www.glycemicindex.com/ http://www.glycemicindex.com/