Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies

Get proven results from this safe, effective, and easy-to-follow diet The glycemic load is a ranking system for carbohydrate-rich food that measures the amount of carbohydrates in a serving. The glycemic index indicates how rapidly a carbohydrate is digested and released as glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. Using the Glycemic Index is a proven method for calculating the way carbohydrates act in your body to help you lose weight, safely, quickly, and effectively. The second edition of 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. You'll not only discover how to apply the glycemic index to your existing diet plan, but you'll also get new and updated information on how to develop a healthy lifestyle. Recommends foods that boost metabolism, promote weight loss, and provide longer-lasting energy Features delicious GI 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 Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for anyone looking for an easy-to-apply guide to making the switch to this healthy lifestyle.

Get proven results from this safe, effective, and easy-to-follow dietThe glycemic load is a ranking system for carbohydrate-rich food that measures the amount of carbohydrates in a serving. The glycemic index indicates how rapidly a carbohydrate is digested and released as glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. Using the Glycemic Index is a proven method for calculating the way carbohydrates act in your body to help you lose weight, safely, quickly, and effectively.The second edition of 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. You'll not only discover how to apply the glycemic index to your existing diet plan, but you'll also get new and updated information on how to develop a healthy lifestyle.* Recommends foods that boost metabolism, promote weight loss, and provide longer-lasting energy* Features delicious GI 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 homeGlycemic Index Diet For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for anyone looking for an easy-to-apply guide to making the switch to this healthy lifestyle.

Introduction 1Part I: Exploring the Glycemic Index as a Weight-Loss Tool7Chapter 1: Introducing the Glycemic Index and How to Use It toLose Weight 9Chapter 2: All Carbs Aren't Created Equal 25Chapter 3:Why and How a Low-Glycemic Diet Works for Weight Loss37Chapter 4: Taking Portion Size into Account with the GlycemicLoad 51Chapter 5: Determining How Going Low-Glycemic Can Work for You61Part II: Switching to a Low-Glycemic Diet 77Chapter 6: Preparing Yourself for a Successful Weight-LossProgram 79Chapter 7: Raising the Bar on Your Metabolism 91Chapter 8: Presenting Foolproof Healthy-Eating Strategies103Chapter 9: Navigating the Grocery Store 117Part III: Overcoming Challenges and Obstacles 133Chapter 10: Guidelines for Dining Out 135Chapter 11: Navigating Special Occasions 151Chapter 12: Dealing with Weight-Loss Pit falls 163Chapter 13: Finding a Support System 179Part IV: Cooking and Eating the Low-Glycemic Way 189Chapter 14: Getting Back into the Kitchen 191Chapter 15: Low-Glycemic Cooking Tips : and Techniques 203Chapter 16: Breakfast Recipes to Star t Your Day Off Right217Chapter 17: Luscious Yet Easy Lunches 237Chapter 18; Delicious Dinner Recipes 257Chapter 19: Healthy (And Yummy) Snacks and Desser t s 277Part V: Improving Your Overall Lifestyle 291Chapter 20: From Goals to Habits: Making True Lifest yle Changes293Chapter 21:Incorporating Exercise into Your Life 307Chapter 22: Not Just for Weight Loss: Battling Disease 323Part VI: The Part of Tens 339Chapter 23: Ten My ths about the Glycemic Index 341Chapter 24: Ten Real-Life Strategies to Lighten Your DailyGlycemic Load 347Part VII: Appendixes 353Appendix A: The Glycemic Load and Common Foods: An At-a-GlanceGuide 355Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 367Index 371