Glycemic Index Cookbook For Dummies
Stick to a low-glycemic diet with delicious and simple recipesIf 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 indexGet 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 syndromeCreate 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 easeTake a bite of the good life — get 150 recipes for making everything from savory snacks and sides to delectable main dishes and dessertsOpen the book and find:How a low-glycemic lifestyle can help prevent diseaseTips for curbing cravings and losing weightHelpful meal-planning strategiesAdvice for stocking your pantry, fridge, and freezer150 delicious and simple recipesLifestyle choices that complement a low-glycemic dietPointers for sticking to a low-glycemic diet during special occasionsLearn to:Find the right balance of foods and nutrients at every mealMake a variety of delicious low-glycemic recipes