The Glycemic Index

In 1981, David Jenkins, Thomas Wolever, and colleagues introduced the concept of the glycemic index (GI) to differentiate carbohydrates based on the rate of blood glucose rise following their consumption. Although GI was first used in diet therapy for diabetes, research evidence has accumulated since then to thousands of publications from all over the world with applications for prevention and/or management of many diseases, as well as effects on physiological states and exercise. The Glycemic Index: Applications in Practice has gathered together, in an unbiased and critical way, all the evidence and research on GI, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy outcomes, sports performance, eye health, and cognitive functioning. It provides a detailed explanation on how to correctly measure a food’s GI, how the GI of food products can be altered, as well as the use and misuse of GI labelling around the globe. The contributors are either pioneers or experts in the area of GI from all around the globe, including Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States. The book is a valuable source of information for healthcare professionals of various disciplines, nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, medical doctors, sports scientists, psychologists, public health (nutrition) policy makers, and students in these fields, as well as an important addition to university libraries.

The original G.I. Diet" "helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world to lose weight and keep it off. Now Canada's diet guru Rick Gallop has revised and updated the book to include: - Over 40 new recipes - New additions to the red-, yellow- and green-light food listings - The latest health updates - More readers' success stories Most diets fail for three reasons: 1) you feel hungry; 2) they're too complicated; or 3) they're unhealthy. With the G.I. Diet: - 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

This book will be of significant interest to researchers in nutrition, medicine and food science, and to health agencies and the food industry."--Jacket.

Get proven results from this safe, effective, and easy-to-follow diet Using the glycemic index is a proven method of losing and maintaining weight safely and quickly. 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. Recommends foods that boost metabolism, promote weight loss, and provide longer-lasting energy Features delicious recipes for glycemic-friendly cooking at home Includes exercises for maintaining glycemic index weight loss and promoting physical fitness Offers guidance on shopping for food as well as eating at restaurants and away from home You'll not only see how to apply the glycemic index to your existing diet plan, but also how to develop a lifestyle based around improving your overall health.

Discover how to use the Glycemic Index to manage diabetes, control blood sugar, and monitor glucose intake from food to take control of your health. Based on the proven science of the Glycemic Index (GI) but made even easier to use, Glycemic Load (GL) dieting is the easiest, most powerful tool for losing weight, controlling diabetes and following a healthy day-to-day diet. GL values give a more accurate measure of the way different foods affect your body by adjusting the GI score for portion size. For example, an orange is a much healthier snack than a candy bar, but the orange has a higher GI value (42) than the candy bar (41). But when adjusted to the real-world portion, the healthier snack becomes obvious—the orange has a low GL value of 4 compared to the high GL value of 26 for the candy bar! Inside you’ll find: GI, GL, calories, carbs, and fat for over 800 popular foods Accurate and easy-to-use GL value User-friendly design and straightforward alphabetical lists Serving sizes for foods already converted into GL score Advice on your body’s glycemic response to different foods—from meats and vegetables to breads and fruits Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book.

The Low GI Diet is the only science-based diet that is proven to help you lose weight and develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits that can help you achieve optimum health and wellbeing and protect against illness and disease. This guide features: an effective 12-week action plan based on low GI eating, exercise, and activity goals for each week which will enable you to lose up to ten per cent of your current body weight; plus an ongoing maintenance program tips to help you maintain weight loss for life delicious recipes and meal plans the GI tables with the GI values of all your favourite foods. The result: A slimmer, fitter, healthier you for the rest of your life! Brought to you by the authors of the worldwide bestselling The New Glucose Revolution series on the glycemic index, The Low GI Diet explains how choosing low GI carbohydrates can help you feel fuller for longer and increase your energy levels making weight loss achievable and sustainable. A companion volume to the newly revised and updated The Low GI Handbook. Start losing weight and improving your overall health today.

The glycemic index (GI) is an important nutritional tool. By indicating how quickly a given food triggers a rise in blood sugar, the GI enables you to choose foods that can help you manage a variety of conditions and improve your overall health. Written by leading nutritionist Dr. Shari Lieberman, this book was designed as an easy-to-use guide to the glycemic index. The book first answers commonly asked questions, ensuring that you understand the GI and know how to use it. It then provides the glycemic index and glycemic load of hundreds of foods and beverages, including raw foods, cooked foods, and many combination and prepared foods. Whether you are interested in controlling your glucose levels to manage your diabetes, lose weight, increase your heart health, or simply enhance your well-being, the Glycemic Index Food Guide is the best place to start.

The "Complete Glycemic index & Glycemic Load for 4000+ foods" provides one of the most extensive tables about glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) with 4000+ foods divided into 14 categories and the typical serving sizes for a healthy Low GI diet. ☛ NEW UPDATE: Your Low GI Shopping List ☛ NEW UPDATE: Comprehensive tables of GI, GL and Carb Counts of 990+ foods ☛ NEW UPDATE: 200+ new listing in the category "Mixed meals and convenience foods" The "glycemic index (GI) diet" refers to a targeted diet plan that uses the glycemic index as the primary and only guide for meal planning. It provides an eating plan and general dietary guidelines based on how foods affect your blood sugar level and has proven its superiority in weight loss, weight management, diabetes control, and diabetes prevention. The "Complete Glycemic index & Glycemic Load for 4000+ foods" provides the glycemic index (GI) for 4000+ foods divided into 14 categories and the typical serving sizes. It also gives a concise guide on ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW to succeed at weight loss (and keep the weight off), including: comprehensive tables of GI, GL, serving and Carb Counts of 990+ foods your low GI shopping list essential tools, practical guidelines & tips, how to use the glycemic index for your food choice Portions and Serving sizes The first part includes also 200+ "Mixed meals and convenience foods" The second part is divided into 14 categories, including recipes, beverages, processed meals, breakfast cereals, and provides the GI values for 4000+ foods, the typical serving sizes, and the recommended daily intake. The third part focuses on 990+ brand-name and organic foods and organizes them according to their GI rating: Low-GI: Make these foods the centerpiece of your eating plan. This list contains the top 330 low-GI foods Moderate-GI: Eat occasionally with a focus on the glycemic load High-GI: Foods to avoid whether your goal is weight loss, weight management, or diabetes management