The Gi Made Simple

More than two million North Americans have celiac disease and must follow a gluten-free diet-but the absence of grains and the higher fat and sugar content of many gluten-free products can cause health problems and nutrient deficiencies. Now, The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy simplifies the challenges of a gluten-free diet-and emphasizes the lifelong health benefits of low-GI, gluten-free eating. Widely recognized as the most significant dietary finding of the last 25 years, the glycemic index (GI) is an easy-to-understand measure of how foods affect blood glucose levels. Low-GI diets improve health and weight control, lower "bad" cholesterol, and help prevent or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.This clear, accessible guide has everything you need to know for healthful gluten-free eating, including Seven simple dietary guidelines for eating gluten-free and low GI A guide to finding and buying gluten-free products Low-GI substitutes for common high-GI (albeit gluten-free) foods Cutting-edge scientific findings on the benefits of eating low-GI foods 70 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes include dishes for each meal of the day GI values of hundreds of popular gluten-free foods The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy is the definitive resource to healthy living for everyone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or other wheat sensitivities.

Not Another Diet Book! The Glycemic Index (GI) is a scientifically proven tool that will revolutionize your approach to weight loss. Forget fad diets, depriving yourself, and counting calories-a low glycemic diet is simple to follow, satisfying, and it will give you results that you can see and feel. Sherry Torkos, a pharmacist, fitness instructor, and natural health expert has created an easy-to-follow action plan that will help you to lose weight, reduce food cravings, control appetite, and boost energy while you impro9ve your health. In this book you will learn about: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease: how to lower risk using the GI The impact of blood sugar and insulin on weight loss, aging, and sexual function How stress, sleep, and hormone imbalances affect body fat Holiday and restaurant survival strategies Smart supplements for blood sugar control and weight loss Tips on creating an effective exercise program The GI Made Simple is a Valuable resource for everyone./ Whether you want to lose weight, have more energy and greater vitality, or cut your risk of chronic health problems, this is a must-have book.

Rick Gallop's groundbreaking G.I. Diet has been revised and updated once more to provide the best new basics for people looking to lose weight permanently, and to show you how to eat right for your personality type. The G.I. Diet has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world to lose weight and keep it off. Now Canada's diet guru Rick Gallop, along with his wife Dr. Ruth Gallop, have updated the book once again, including a guide to how your personality type affects your eating behaviours. Whether you are controlling, impulsive, indecisive or feel helpless, you will be able to identify your traits and modify your eating habits. Over the years, the G.I. diet has proven that: • You won't feel hungry or deprived • You will never have to count calories, carbs or points again • It's healthy and will reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes

Tired of being sick and sick of being tired? Follow this comprehensive guide for smart eating for an invigorated and healthy life. Current research concurs the plant-based, whole foods diet awakens your genes to better health. Smart Eating made Simple provides: • A step-by-step guide of what to eat • Scientific understanding of every plant nutrient • Information regarding the healing power of plants • An extensive list of evidence on disease prevention • An abundance of plant-based recipes Learn the best nutrition-based approach to healthy eating that you follow and enjoy day after day, year after year, putting an end to life-threatening diseases, and requiring less expensive medical procedures or medications. Good nutrition is 20% knowledge and 80% action.

A guide to making informed everyday low-GI food choices explains how readers can increase energy, feel fuller longer, and achieve sustainable weight loss; in a volume that lists the top 100 low-GI foods in easy-to-follow sections that are complemented by cooking and shopping tips. By the co-authors of the best-selling The New Glucose Revolution. Original.

Master the pharmacology essentials that health professionals need in practice! Pharmacology Made Simple: An Introduction for the Health Professions makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts in healthcare careers. Clear and concise, this text uses colorful illustrations, case scenarios, and memory devices to simplify learning and review questions to aid comprehension. An Evolve companion website includes animations of body systems, two practice exams for more self-testing, and printable drug tables. This exciting and practical new text helps you build professional skills and ensures your readiness for the workplace. Essential information is logically organized and easy to read, focusing on what you need to know. Engaging, reader-friendly format breaks down pharmacology into manageable chunks of information, accompanied by "flashcard" boxes and memory devices. Mini case studies in each chapter demonstrate real-world healthcare applications, with scenarios from a variety of health professions settings. Chapter review questions provide opportunities to assess your comprehension as you move forward. Full-color illustrations bring complex pharmacology concepts to life with realistic figures and drawings. Clinical Application and Alert features stress critical thinking and effective job preparation. Scenario and Alert features stress clinical application and safety. Focus on patient education helps you learn and practice key skills in professionalism. Chapter key terms and back-of-book glossary includes pharmacology terms cross-referenced to the chapters in which they are introduced and discussed. Additional learning resources include a study guide (available separately) and an Evolve companion website with animations, practice exams, and more. Chapter objectives guide your study by listing the chapter’s most important concepts.

Learn how to make healthy, hassle-free meals that are low on the glycemic index (GI) in your slow cooker with recipes and guidance. Cooking dishes that score low on the Glycemic Index has never been easier—or more delicious. Make the recipes in this book by simply mixing the ingredients, tossing them into your slow cooker and coming back later to a ready-made meal. The Low-GI Slow Cooker includes: • French Toast Casserole • Vegetable Frittata • Cheesy Broccoli Gratin • Smoky Turkey Chili • Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup • Pulled Pork Tacos • Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers • Mushroom and Eggplant Lasagna • Duck Legs with Shiitake Mushrooms • Spiced Sockeye Salmon with Greens • Braised Beef Short Ribs • Berry Cobbler • Chocolate Peanut Butter Custard If you want to get healthy and lose weight, while also lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease, the recipes in this book are perfect for you. They minimize cholesterol and blood sugar reactions as well as the stress of cooking.

With flexible menus and seventy tempting recipes, fitness exercises and inspiring thoughts, this safe, straightforward, nutritionally sound low-GI diet can reduce your body weight in ten days and will change your eating habits forever. Designed to demonstrate the immediate short-term benefits of eating foods with a low glycemic index (GI)-multigrain breads, bran-based cereals, muesli, fish, chicken, lentils, grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables-this simple, safe, and straightforward diet plan can deliver a healthier, trimmer you in ten days.