Hi Shirl

I totally understand your confusion - - first do not make the mistake of suscribing to Montignac's on Line site - a few of us have done that and have only ended up more confused than ever.
The web site is not very informative and if you pay for the meal plans they are contradictory to the book. The NGR is a much better buy and it has not only the GI/GL loads of the foods but has recipes. I was only able to get a library copy of Montignacs book and did not even bother to renew it. I realize this might sound stupid because I am saying that the book was no good the website and info I recived from it was not good - but I believe in the plan because it makes sense. I guess where I am stupid is that I needed to read somwhere what always made sense to me in the first place - that if you eat whole pure foods and omit those that you know to be bad for you you will do well.

Somers and Sugar Busters are very close to Montignac and I would suggest browsing all three of those forums for help and insight.

I really feel for you and wish I could help you and your mom more.
If I could simplify it for you I would just say - no sugar - (check labels especially in salad dressings etc) same goes for artificial sweetners - use only the purest wholest grains you can get - try not to eat fat with the grains- eat lean meats- limit oil/fat to 2tbs a day-check the GI and if you are aiming to lose weight stick to the lowest GI you can. The idea of lowering the GI of a food by combining is indeed itriguing but should probably wait until you feel more familiar with the plan or are not aiming for weight loss. I think this is where a lot of the confusion comes in. I have another book - I forget the title of now right now but when I post to you again I will give the details - it really simplifies the GI into red, orange and green zones, although it's listings are not as extensive as those in the New Glucose Revolution.

I really hope I have not just confused you a whole lot more - You are great for trying to help your mum and I wish both of you a lot of luck.