Synopses & Reviews
Written by the leading authorities on the Glycemic Index, The New Glucose Revolution Guide to the Metabolic Syndrome and Your Heart provides readers with the most up-to-date information about using the GI to reduce their risk of having a heart attack. It explains the importance of slowly digested, low-GI carbohydrates, and offers important dietary guidelines for managing blood glucose levels, controlling insulin sensitivity, and losing weight. Also included is a seven-day meal plan and the GI values for hundreds of foods and beverages.
About the Author
JENNIE BRAND-MILLER, PHD, one of the world's foremost authorities on carbohydrates and the glycemic index, is Professor of Nutrition at the University of Sydney.
KAYE FOSTER-POWELL, M NUTR & DIET, is an accredited dietitian-nutritionist with extensive experience in diabetes management and is coauthor, along with Brand-Miller, of the New Glucose revolution series.
ANTHONY LEEDS, MD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at King's College, London.