The Glycemic Index Diet for Dummies

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