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This video describes what Carbohydrates are good and which ones are bad via describing the Glycemic Index. It breaks it down in an easy-to-understand format.
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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)
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Websites
• http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/recipes.aspx• Foodfit.com• Eatingwell.com
WWW.glycemicindex.com
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