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Lena Kian, ND 505 W. Olive Ave, #433 Sunnyvale, CA (408) 730-0700 www.harmonyhealingclinic.com drkian@harmonyhealingclinic.com   Dear Alan, Due to popular request, I am happy to repeat the Dietary Supplementation and Diabetes Education classes, taking place August 10th, and 20th, respectively. Please review the Upcoming Events section of this newsletter for details.  The Glycemic Index (GI) is a great tool to maintain a balanced blood sugar. GI is a score indicating how much the blood sugar rises after eating a specific food. It is measured as a percentage relative to the GI of glucose at a value of 100. The higher the GI, the more quickly the blood sugar will rise, and the more insulin is released. Insulin is a hormone released by your pancreas to control blood sugar levels. A rapid rise in insulin can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels (known as reactive hypoglycemia), which is why we tend to feel ‘sluggish’ a few hours after eating high sugary foods, and may even feel more hungry. In general, I recommend eating low GI foods (score of 55 or less) about 50-60% of the time, moderate GI foods 30-40% of the time, and high GI foods only 5-10% of the time. If you are diabetic, I highly recommend that you limit your intake of grains, especially rice and wheat, and avoid any added sugar.  With the exception of ripe bananas and dried foods, most high GI foods are processed junk food. You may be surprised that most cereals such as Cheerios, Grape Nuts, Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran, and Special K, fall in the same "junk food" category, as a high GI food! No wonder children cannot focus during class when they eat these high sugary processed cereals! Most vegetables, and some fruits like berries, apples, and pears, as well as beans and nuts are low glycemic and make excellent snacks. For more information and a detailed list of GI of foods, please click here.  In sum, eating low glycemic foods promote healthy blood sugar levels, and can significantly reduce the risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke), and obesity.   As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Yours In Health, Dr. Lena Kian, ND Harmony Healing Naturopathic Clinic 505 W. Olive Ave, #433 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 730-0700 www.harmonyhealingclinic.com drkian@harmonyhealingclinic.com Have Questions? New to Naturopathic Doctors?   Please feel free to contact Dr. Kian or schedule a FREE 15 minute health consultation.   Upcoming Events   Dietary Supplements: Which ones are right for me? Learn about various factors that determine what nutritional supplements may be right for you. We will go over the important vitamins, minerals, herbs, oils, amino acids, enzymes, and homeopathics, discussing their uses, dosage considerations, and quality control issues. Saturday August 10th  3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sunnyvale Public Library 665 W. Olive Ave, Sunnyvale Natural Approaches to Diabetes Prevention & Treatment Join Dr. Lena Kian to learn about natural approaches to the prevention & treatment of diabetes, including nutrition, dietary supplements, exercise prescription, and other lifestyle modifications.  Tuesday August 20th 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm Saratoga Public Library 13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA    About Dr. Lena Kian Dr. Lena Kian is a California licensed Naturopathic Doctor, and a graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She specializes in the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions, such as hormone imbalance, diabetes, heart disease, digestive problems, mood disorders, skin problems, and weight management. Dr. Kian uses safe and effective natural treatments to address the root cause of health problems, and not just symptoms. For more information visit our website.         Forward to a Friend Follow on Twitter Friend on Facebook   Unsubscribe Update Subscription Preferences View Email In Browser   Copyright © 2013 HARMONY HEALING NATUROPATHIC CLINIC All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because of your expressed interest in naturopathic medicine! HARMONY HEALING NATUROPATHIC CLINIC 505 W Olive Ave #433 Sunnyvale, CA 94086