Glycemic Index Diet for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Meri Raffetto (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The glycemic load is a ranking system for carbohydrate-rich food that measures the amount of carbohydrates in a serving. The glycemic index indicates how rapidly a carbohydrate is digested and released as glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. Using the Glycemic Index is a proven method for calculating the way carbohydrates act in your body to help you lose weight, safely, quickly, and effectively.

The second edition of The Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies presents this system in an easy-to-apply manner, giving you the tools and tips you need to shed unwanted pounds and improve your overall health. You'll not only discover how to apply the glycemic index to your existing diet plan, but you'll also get new and updated information on how to develop a healthy lifestyle.

• Recommends foods that boost metabolism, promote weight loss, and provide longer-lasting energy
• Features delicious GI recipes for glycemic-friendly cooking at home
• Includes exercises for maintaining glycemic index weight loss and promoting physical fitness
• Offers guidance on shopping for food as well as eating at restaurants and away from home

Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for anyone looking for an easy-to-apply guide to making the switch to this healthy lifestyle.

From the Back Cover

• Rate foods by their glycemic index and eat better
• Adjust your diet to improve health and increase energy
• Lose weight by following scientifically proven measures

Lose weight, increase your energy levels, and get healthy with the glycemic index diet

With Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies, you can discover how using the scientifically proven glycemic index will help you shed pounds, maintain your healthy weight, increase your energy level, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dive into this simple, effective diet to learn which foods to eat and how to get and stay.

• Make the switch -- prepare yourself for a successful weight loss program by creating a plan centered on a low glycemic index
• Lose weight -- use portion control, detailed information about glycemic loads of various foods, and other tips to shed pounds
• Get healthy -- find out how a low glycemic index diet can help you lose weight, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and fight disease
• Increase energy levels -- if you're fed up with being tired, discover how the low glycemic index diet will increase your energy throughout the day
• Overcome common challenges -- discover how to create a support system and overcome challenges like dining out and eating on special occasions

Open the book and find:

• Recipes that will keep you satisfied all day
• A list of foods and their glycemic load numbers
• Which foods are best for your diet
• How to revamp your favorite recipes to meet your diet
• Ways to lose weight, and keep your blood sugar in check
• How to decrease your daily glycemic load
• A chart of acidic foods that help you lose weight
• Comprehensive info on which carbs are beneficial and which aren't

About the Author

Meri Raffetto, RD, is the founder and developer of Real Living Nutrition Services, providing online weight loss programs to empower people to make small changes to achieve lasting results. Meri specializes in weight management and heart disease prevention and is a member of the American Dietetic Association.