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Lose weight and improve your overall health
Eating fewer carbohydrates may be trendy but since your body needs them to function, eliminating too many carbs from your diet is neither healthy nor practical. Enter the glycemic index, a proven method for calculating the way carbohydrates act in your body to help you lose weight safely, quickly, and effectively. 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.
Explore the glycemic index find out exactly what the glycemic index is and how you can use it to develop a healthier diet and lifestyle
Get your health back on track use a low-glycemic diet to help control diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism, metabolic syndrome, and other health conditions
Eat the low-glycemic way get helpful, easy-to-follow guidelines for adding low-glycemic foods to your meals at home, while dining out, and on the go
Open the book and find:
Easy and delicious recipes for a low-glycemic diet
Common low-glycemic and high-fiber foods
Simple strategies to increase your metabolism
Tips on reading food labels
Guidelines for dining out
Healthy-eating strategies
The best ways to stay on track with a low-glycemic diet
How to modify your favorite meals for a low-glycemic diet
A sensible exercise plan that you can stick with
Learn to:
Use the glycemic index to achieve your weight-loss goals
Improve your overall wellness and control specific health conditions
Eat and cook the low-glycemic way
Make positive, sustainable lifestyle and diet changes
Synopsis
The Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies gives readers the tools and advice they need to begin a diet using the glycemic index including: General outlines of the glycemic index diet Benefits of using the glycemic index The relationship between the glycemic index and glycemic load with information that allows readers to maximize their health by using both concepts Delicious recipes for glycemic-friendly cooking at home Food shopping advice and tips Exercises for maintaining glycemic index weight loss and promoting physical fitness Guides to eating at restaurants and away from home while on the glycemic index diet
Synopsis
Get proven results from this safe, effective, and easy-to-follow diet
Using the glycemic index is a proven method of losing and maintaining weight safely and quickly. 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.
Recommends foods that boost metabolism, promote weight loss, and provide longer-lasting energy
- Features delicious 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
You'll not only see how to apply the glycemic index to your existing diet plan, but also how to develop a lifestyle based around improving your overall health.
About the Author
Meri Raffetto, RD, LDN, is a registered dietician and recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She is the owner of Real Living Nutrition Services and a contributor to The Calorie Counter For Dummies. She has also been featured in Healthy Living Magazine and the Chicago Tribune.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Exploring the Glycemic Index as a Weight-Loss Tool.
Chapter 1: Introducing the Glycemic Index and How to Use It to Lose Weight.
Chapter 2: All Carbs Aren’t Created Equal.
Chapter 3: Why and How a Low-Glycemic Diet Works for Weight Loss.
Chapter 4: Taking Portion Size into Account with the Glycemic Load.
Chapter 5: Determining How Going Low-Glycemic Can Work for You.
Part II: Switching to a Low-Glycemic Diet.
Chapter 6: Preparing Yourself for a Successful Weight-Loss Program.
Chapter 7: Adding Low-Glycemic Foods to Your Meals.
Chapter 8: Raising the Bar on Your Metabolism.
Chapter 9: Presenting Foolproof Healthy-Eating Strategies.
Chapter 10: Navigating the Grocery Store.
Part III: Overcoming Challenges and Obstacles.
Chapter 11: Guidelines for Dining Out.
Chapter 12: Navigating Special Occasions.
Chapter 13: Dealing with Weight-Loss Pitfalls.
Chapter 14: Finding a Support System.
Part IV: Cooking and Eating the Low-Glycemic Way.
Chapter 15: Low-Glycemic Cooking Tips and Techniques.
Chapter 16: Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Off Right.
Chapter 17: Luscious Yet Easy Lunches.
Chapter 18: Delicious Dinner Recipes.
Chapter 19: Healthy (And Yummy) Snacks and Desserts.
Part V: Improving Your Overall Lifestyle:
Other Health Connections.
Chapter 20: From Goals to Habits: Making True Lifestyle Changes.
Chapter 21: Incorporating Exercise into Your Life.
Chapter 22: Not Just for Weight Loss: Battling Disease with a Low-Glycemic Diet.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Myths about the Glycemic Index.
Chapter 24: Ten Surprising Low-Glycemic Foods.
Chapter 25: Ten Low-Glycemic Foods with Great Health Benefits.
Part VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: The Glycemic Load and Common Foods: An At-a-Glance Guide.
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide.
Index.