The Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies
Lose weight and improve your overall healthEating 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 lifestyleGet your health back on track — use a low-glycemic diet to help control diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism, metabolic syndrome, and other health conditionsEat 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 goOpen the book and find:Easy and delicious recipes for a low-glycemic dietCommon low-glycemic and high-fiber foodsSimple strategies to increase your metabolismTips on reading food labelsGuidelines for dining outHealthy-eating strategiesThe best ways to stay on track with a low-glycemic dietHow to modify your favorite meals for a low-glycemic dietA sensible exercise plan that you can stick withLearn to:Use the glycemic index to achieve your weight-loss goalsImprove your overall wellness and control specific health conditionsEat and cook the low-glycemic wayMake positive, sustainable lifestyle and diet changes