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What is The Glycemic Index?<br />Rating system that classifies how FAST carbs break down into blood sugar<br />Based on a 1-100 Scale<br />The higher the index, the faster the carb breaks down into blood sugar<br />

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Rating Break-Down’s<br />High Glycemic Range: 70 and Up<br />Mid Glycemic Range: 50-70<br />Low Glycemic Range: 50 and Below<br />

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The Glycemic Load <br /> GL = (GI x the amount of carbohydrate) divided by 100<br />

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Glycemic Load Example<br />Apple<br />It has a GI of 40 and it contains 15 grams of carbohydrate.GL = 40 x 15/100 = 6 g<br />

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Your Goal<br />Consume Moderate to Low G.I. Foods<br />Use the 80/20 RULE!<br />

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Why?<br />Carbs=Insulin<br />Chronically High Insulin=Fat storage & Health Problems galore!<br />Ultimately Leads to Type II Diabetes<br />

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LOW G.I.EXAMPLES<br />High Glycemic<br />White Potatoe<br />White Pasta <br />Ripe Banana<br />Simple Carbs<br />White Short Grain Rice<br />White Bread <br />Low Glycemic<br />Sweet Potatoe<br />Whole Grain Pasta<br />Un-ripened Banana<br />Complex Carbs<br />Brown Long Grain Rice<br />High Fiber 100% Whole Grain Bread (moderate)<br />

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BOOKS TO HELP YOU!<br />

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BOOKS TO HELP YOU!<br />

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Websites<br />http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/recipes.aspx<br />Foodfit.com<br />Eatingwell.com<br />WWW.glycemicindex.com<br />

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