Glycemic Index Cookbook for Dummies

Stick to a low-glycemic diet with delicious and simple recipes If you're looking for a safe, effective, and easy-to-follow diet with proven results, this friendly guide is for you! You'll find out how to whip up delicious low-glycemic meals that can help you achieve all your health goals, from shedding pounds and managing health issues to maintaining general wellness. Glycemic index 101 - understand the differences between carbohydrates, get a handle on the roles of blood sugar and insulin, and find out how to measure a food's glycemic index Get cooking for your health - discover the many benefits of a low-glycemic diet and how you can use it to manage health problems, including polycystic ovary syndrome Create a healthy lifestyle - come up with meal-planning strategies, stock your kitchen with low-glycemic staples, practice new cooking methods, and decipher nutrition labels with ease Take a bite of the good life - get 150 recipes for making everything from savory snacks and sides to delectable main dishes and desserts Open the book and find: How a low-glycemic lifestyle can help prevent disease Tips for curbing cravings and losing weight Helpful meal-planning strategies Advice for stocking your pantry, fridge, and freezer 150 delicious and simple recipes Lifestyle choices that complement a low-glycemic diet Pointers for sticking to a low-glycemic diet during special occasions Learn to: Find the right balance of foods and nutrients at every meal Make a variety of delicious low-glycemic recipes