The New Glucose Revolution - by Kate Marsh & Philippa Sandall & Jennie Brand-Miller (Paperback)

About the Book

This first-of-its-kind cookbook simplifies the challenges of a gluten-free diet and emphasizes the lifelong health benefits of low-GI, gluten-free products. The 70 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes include dishes for each meal of the day, desserts, and snacks.

Book Synopsis

More than two million North Americans have celiac disease and must follow a gluten-free diet-but the absence of grains and the higher fat and sugar content of many gluten-free products can cause health problems and nutrient deficiencies. Now, The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy simplifies the challenges of a gluten-free diet-and emphasizes the lifelong health benefits of low-GI, gluten-free eating. Widely recognized as the most significant dietary finding of the last 25 years, the glycemic index (GI) is an easy-to-understand measure of how foods affect blood glucose levels. Low-GI diets improve health and weight control, lower "bad" cholesterol, and help prevent or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.This clear, accessible guide has everything you need to know for healthful gluten-free eating, including Seven simple dietary guidelines for eating gluten-free and low GI A guide to finding and buying gluten-free products Low-GI substitutes for common high-GI (albeit gluten-free) foods Cutting-edge scientific findings on the benefits of eating low-GI foods 70 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes include dishes for each meal of the day GI values of hundreds of popular gluten-free foods The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy is the definitive resource to healthy living for everyone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or other wheat sensitivities.

Review Quotes

About.com, 8/12/09
"[A] a must-read for people on gluten-free diets."

About the Author

Jennie Brand-Miller, PhD, is one of the world's foremost authorities on the glycemic index.

Kate Marsh, PhD, RD., CDE, is a practicing dietitian and diabetes educator in Sydney, Australia.

Philippa Sandall has been freelancing in the areas of food, health, and nutrition for over 20 years. Involved in the New Glucose Revolution series since its inception in 1996, she has played a vital role in its success.