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The easy way to lose weight for good
Whilst GI (Glycaemic Index) diets are very popular, it is also important to know the GL (Glycaemic Load) per portion to get the full picture on how a meal or snack will affect you. This clear introduction to GI and GL explains how following a low GI/GL diet can help you lose weight and keep blood sugar levels under control. This book tells you how low GI and GL diets work and what doctors and nutritionists think of them, and gives basic GI/GL rules, shopping lists, delicious recipes and advice for eating out. It helps calculate your target weight and emphasises the importance of portion sizes and calories, and gives practical ways to fit low GI/GL foods into a busy lifestyle. It contains delicious GI/GL recipes.
Whilst GI (Glycaemic Index) diets are very popular, it is also important to know the GL (Glycaemic Load) per portion to get the full picture on how a meal or snack will affect you. This clear introduction to GI and GL explains how following a low GI/GL diet can help you lose weight and keep blood sugar levels under control.
Do you want a food programme that will keep you healthy and boost your energy levels? Want clarification on good carbs and bad carbs?
The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a simple measure of the effect of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. The Glycaemic Load (GL) refines this to allow for everyday portion sizes. The GI+GL Diet points you to foods that regulate blood sugar levels and help you to control your weight.
Still unclear? This book will explain it all, by including: basic GI+GL rules, shopping lists, recipes, and advice for eating out; practical ways to fit low GI+GL foods into your lifestyle; clear explanation of Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load
