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Did you know?

The glycemic index (GI) of basmati rice is one-third lower than that of traditional white long grain rice and can significantly improve blood glucose control in diabetics who like and use a lot of rice in their diets.

It also can help achieve more endurance for the distance runner!!
helping you to make healthy choices

Feed the body Fuel the mind Feel the difference


GI Edge

Target Audience: People with Diabetes and Sports Enthusiasts.

A 90-Minute Workshop on Glycemic Load and its Impact on:

  • Diabetes Management
  • Athletic Performance
  • Weight Management

What is the "glycemic load'?

The glycemic load is simply the impact that a measured amount of carbohydrate has on the production of blood glucose. Blood glucose levels affect insulin production as well as a host of other hormones and metabolic functions. Consequently, controlling one's glucose levels impacts how the body will function in its utilization or conservation of energy. And so it can have a profound impact in many ways on:

Diabetes
Glycemic Index (GI) and subsequent Glycemic Load (GL) have long been a controversial issue in the management of diabetes. Since 1993, the emphasis has been on carbohydrate counting. Confusing as some have found this, the concept has provided persons with diabetes a lot more flexibility in dietary choice. However, simple starch-based foods and sugars still seem to create problems in management. Learning how to use the glycemic load of foods and mixtures of foods can go a long way to enhancing blood sugar control and managing the complications of diabetes.

Athletic Performance
Endurance athletes can benefit from utilizing glycemic loading to ensure peak delivery of glucose to the muscles. Because carbohydrates all break down to glucose at different rates, adjusting the type of carbohydrate at certain times will optimize body performance. Runners, cyclists, swimmers, dancers and those who play strenuous games like soccer, basketball, and football (depending on the position they play) can all benefit.

Weight Management
Many factors affect a person's weight. We know that sedentary lifestyle and poor diet contribute significantly. Dieting has become an overall negative influence on weight management. Using glycemic loading to moderate the absorption of carbohydrates can decrease insulin production, provide more consistent energy production and help control how fat is utilized in the body. It also can enhance appetite control on much fewer calories. Ultimately, it is calories IN vs calories OUT that supports weight management efforts. Teaching your body how to utilize calories effectively is the key. Raising the metabolism involves using the muscles - and muscles need carbohydrates. It's using the GL to come up with the right fuel mix that will optimize your efforts!

COST: $20.00 for workshop and materials.

 

This workshop is adaptable to various settings. It is available for groups at the Marston Mills site or a site of your choosing. Pricing would be negotiated to compensate for travel time for the presenter if the request is a distance from the office.