G'day Alan,

When I saw that cereal in the local supermarket, with it's large "Low GI"
emblem on the box, I thought "Yeah, right..." but bought a small packet just
to see for myself. After getting the expected high bg readings I emailed the
company with my results, suggesting they get back to the drawing board.
Never heard back from them. It's as you say. They are cashing in on the
low-carb fad. (anyone for synthetic corn flakes?)

Henry

"Alan" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 07:37:26 +1100, "hemyd"
wrote:

Here in Melbourne Australia the other day I tried a cereal that
advertised
in bold letters "Low GI". Yes, the carb content was marginally lower than
other cereals. Unfortunately after eating a small bowl of that with milk,
my
maximum bg went to an astronomic 12.3 (about 220). People should not
believe
advertised cab counts but, as usual, rely on their meter.

Henry

Hi Henry

I notice that the Glycaemic Index is being used out here to advertise
breakfast cereals and "health foods" to the non-diabetic general
public. Seems to be the post-lo-carb new health fad.

When you read the labels there is no apparent difference that I can
see.

Cheers Alan, T2, Oz
dx May 2002, diet and not enough exercise.
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.