Live To A Ripe Old Age

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Live to a Ripe Old Age: The Ultimate Guide to the Glycemic Index

Introduction:
How to use this eBook wisely
hey say confession is good for the soul. It's about to be good for your body as well. So tell the truth: How did you really do on your last diet? I'm betting it wasn't a great success. How do I know that? Just look at the book you're reading right now! I'm going to clue you in on a secret. You didn't fail on your last diet. Oh, no! Your diet failed you. That's right! And I'm not just making an excuse for you. Did you know that 95 percent of the diets on the market today fail? So, if you're just coming off that "bad relationship" with your last diet, you're not alone. The road to weight loss is filled with broken dreams . . . and untold pounds gained in futile attempts to lose a few. Yes, that seems to be the other side effect these diets have on us. Oh, there's that honeymoon period where it looks as if we're going to lose weight ­ and keep it off. But then suddenly, the honeymoon is over, we reach that dreaded "plateau" where no more weight comes off and then . . .

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BAM!
Not only can't we lose any more weight, but we actually gain weight. It's bad enough that we gain back everything we lost, but then, inevitably, we also gain a few more pounds along with it. Yes, the dreaded yo-yo effect! You're overweight. You lose some. Then gain back even more! Who among us hasn't been there? (Several times over!) The fact that so many of us have this problem vividly illustrates that this occurs through no fault of your own.

Facing a growing epidemic.
By now, you're probably familiar with the problem. We are in the grips of an epidemic that threatens the very health of not only you and me personally, but that of the next generation as well. It's called obesity. Unbelievably, over 60 percent of the U.S. population is overweight. That's more than half of us! http://eatlowglycemicfoods.com 4

Live to a Ripe Old Age: The Ultimate Guide to the Glycemic Index

But the statistics don't stop there. Nearly, 25 percent of us are obese ­ or more than 10 percent over our ideal weight. That's one person out of every four! We have the dubious distinction of being the heaviest nation on earth. The sad news is that several other nations are fast on our heels. Ranking second behind us is the United Kingdom. About 58 percent of their citizens are overweight and nearly 20 percent are obese. But the weight is only an outward symptom. Our weight problem is, in turn, creating serious health problems as well, not the least of which is Type 2 diabetes. At one time, confined to the 60 and over crowd, this form of insulin resistance is now being routinely seen in school children as young as eight or nine. What gives with this? If you believe that there's nothing that can be done about the nation's weight problem ­ and yours in particular ­ think again. Because what I'm about to present will turn everything you thought you knew about weight loss on its ear. In fact, if you've been sea
rching for a sensible approach to dieting . . . an approach that will last you for a lifetime, and not just get you into that smaller size for your high school reunion or your wedding or your daughter's graduation . . . then I've got great news for you.

Could this really be a permanent weight-loss plan?
More than that, I've got a great weight-loss management system for you. I'm not even going to call it a diet. A diet implies you follow rules for a certain period of time, then go back to your regular eating patterns, keeping your fingers crossed that you'll not gain the weight back. But a weight-loss management system works for you now and in the future. By learning about this special way of classifying foods, you can begin to lose weight right now! But more than that, you can keep it off for the rest of your life. And in the process, you can also improve your health and your odds of living a long and healthy life, free from the fear of developing diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and a whole host of degenerative diseases that are associated with the aging process. The system I'm introducing to you today is called The Glycemic Index. It's been called the "missing link" in the dieting dilemma. The glycemic index rates foods http://eatlowglycemicfoods.com 5

Live to a Ripe Old Age: The Ultimate Guide to the Glycemic Index
according to how quickly your body converts the carbohydrates of the foods into glucose. Originally developed for those individuals suffering from Type 2 diabetes, it became obviously clear that it could help the rest of us as well. And that's good news. Why should we wait until our eating habits and sedentary lifestyle condemn us to developing diabetes before we make healthy changes? As a person desiring to lose weight, you want to choose foods that are low on the glycemic index, those that promote a slow, moderate rise in your blood sugar (or glucose) and insulin levels following your meals. This will help keep your hunger at bay. You'll feel fuller longer. But more than that, the slower the conversion, the more efficient your body is at dissolving fat and converting it into energy! Sounds like a win-win situation! By contrast, foods that rate high on the glycemic index cause your insulin levels to spike rapidly following meals. This, in turn, also causes them to crash rapidly several hours later. Not only
are you hungry, but you're tired as well. Who isn't familiar with that 3 p.m. sugar crash? This wild rollercoaster ride of insulin contributes eventually to insulin resistance, which is only a few steps away from full-blown diabetes. But we'll talk about all of that in more detail as we delve into the book.

How to use this eBook wisely
I can see it in your eyes, you already have the mouse in hand or that finger on your touchpad ready to check out the foods (because you know we've included a few to get you started on your quest!). That's good! I appreciate enthusiasm like that. But before you jump farther ahead in the book, you might consider reading the entire volume through first. Get a feel for what the glycemic index really is. Develop a good understanding of how it can help you overcome your battle with weight gain. Learn how it can even help your overall health. Then keep reading. Because we've provided you with even more information about not only those carbohydrates (that we love to hate), but also about the vital role proteins play in your diet. But keep reading, even after that. We're throwing you a curve ball here! We're even going to tell you about the secret life of "good fats." If you haven't heard about these, you'll be astounded to learn just how invaluable these essential http://eatlowglycemicfoods.com 6