1. Dr. Bryan W. Barry

2. Extreme Health Begins with Optimal Nutrition It’s Time to Take Charge, and the Time is NOW NOW Only YOU have to power to Achieve Your Optimum Health and Reduce Your Health Risks of Heart disease Heart disease Stroke Stroke Diabetes Diabetes Arthritis Arthritis Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Overweight/Obesity Overweight/Obesity High cholesterol High cholesterol High blood pressure High blood pressure High blood sugar High blood sugar Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease

3. Cardiovascular Health Lipid Profile Lipid Profile HDL, LDL, Total Cholesterol Triglycerides HDL, LDL, Total Cholesterol Triglycerides Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Output Cardiovascular Output Vascular Health Vascular Health

4. Blood Sugar Control Glucose Insulin Connection Glucose Insulin Connection Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome Dysglycemia Dysglycemia Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia Glycemic index Glycemic index Glycemic Load Glycemic Load Obesity Link Obesity Link

5. Glycemic Index of Foods A relative index to measure the rate at which a particular food will elevate glucose levels (blood sugar) A relative index to measure the rate at which a particular food will elevate glucose levels (blood sugar) Based on a scale of 0- 100 Based on a scale of 0- 100 The higher the index, the faster blood sugar will rise The higher the index, the faster blood sugar will rise Example- White potato vs. Sweet potato Example- White potato vs. Sweet potato (98 vs. 50) respectively. (98 vs. 50) respectively.

6. Gastrointestinal Health— It’s in the Pipeline Our gastrointestinal (GI) system is vital for our overall health Our gastrointestinal (GI) system is vital for our overall health Digestion Digestion Absorption Absorption Elimination Elimination pH pH Inflammation Inflammation Proflora Proflora

7. Physical Activity Life is motion… so Let’s get Moving Life is motion… so Let’s get Moving Balanced nutrition produces vital energy for all functions: work and play Balanced nutrition produces vital energy for all functions: work and play Proper hydration Proper hydration

8. Academic Success and Concentration Focus factor: Is it all in your head? Focus factor: Is it all in your head? Neuroendocrinology Neuroendocrinology Serotonin and Sugar Connection Serotonin and Sugar Connection Mood Swings Mood Swings Concentration Concentration

9. Stress Management Stress Management Sleep Sleep Diet Diet Exercise Exercise Relaxation Relaxation Effective communication Effective communication Time management Time management Leisure activities Leisure activities A positive attitude A positive attitude

10. Back to the basics… Balance Metabolism Metabolism Based on YOUR Biochemistry Based on YOUR Biochemistry

12. Types of Fats All Fats are not the SAME!! Saturated Saturated Unsaturated Unsaturated Monounsaturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Polyunsaturated Triglycerides Triglycerides Trans-fatty acids Trans-fatty acids Cholesterol Cholesterol Essential Fatty Acids Essential Fatty Acids Good Fat vs. Bad Fat

13. Ingredients and Foods to Avoid at All Costs High Fructose Corn Syrup High Fructose Corn Syrup Partially Hydrogenated Oils Partially Hydrogenated Oils Saturated Fats Saturated Fats Trans Fatty Acids Trans Fatty Acids Soda Soda Processed foods that did not exist 100 years ago!!! Processed foods that did not exist 100 years ago!!!

14. Thank you! Questions? Dr. Bryan W. Barry Dr. Bryan W. Barry 2821 Old Dixwell Avenue 2821 Old Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 Hamden, CT 06518 203-288-2821 203-288-2821 www.DrBryanBarry.com www.DrBryanBarry.com