Glycemic Index Food Guide


Book Description

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 Shopper's Guide to GI Values


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Diet trends come and go, but eating according to the glycemic index (to avoid blood sugar spikes) is a consistent, scientifically proven way to manage your health through your eating habits. The Low GI Shopper's Guide to GI Values 2015 makes it easier than ever! This go-to reference has everything you need to know to use the glycemic index, whether you are trying to lose weight or manage a chronic condition like diabetes. The GI tables -- comprehensive lists of foods and their glycemic index values -- are the key to unlocking the health benefits of a low GI diet. The 2015 edition of the Shopper's Guide also offers: nutritional data for more than 1,200 popular foods; definitive at-a-glance tables arranged by food category; tips for maintaining a gluten-free, low GI diet; facts about sugar and sweeteners; and shopping lists and tips for everyday meals and dining out.




Low Glycemic Index Diet


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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 Load Counter


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YOUR COMPLETE POCKET GUIDE TO GL VALUES Based on the proven science of the Glycemic Index (GI) but 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! *GL, GI Plus calories, carbs and fat for over 800 popular foods. *User-friendly Convenient design and straightforward A to Z lists *No more math Each food's serving size is already computed into the GL score *Glycemic Response Advice on different types of foods and your body's reaction to each one, from meats and vegetables to breads and fruits.




Glycemic Index Food Guide: the Open Secret Tips to Low GI Foods for a Nutritious Low Glycemic Diet That Can Help You Avoid Hyperglycemia and Diabetes!


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Without doubt, we are well aware today of the benefits of Glycemic Index (GI), which started like a project in 1981, at the University of Toronto, where the concept was originally developed and the result called the Glycemic Index and the many impacts it has had on the management of sugar bias conditions. Yes, this project team was led by Dr. David Jenkins; but the reasoning behind the development of this concept is to gauge the effect of carbohydrates on the content of glucose in the blood. This means that for anybody that is out to regulate his or her blood glucose content owing to hyperglycemia or diabetes, the glycemic index is a concept that must be embraced! Naturally, since diabetes is already hitting the epidemic mark in the United States alone, and the rest of the world cannot be said to be totally free ...the discovery of this concept was a highly welcomed development at that auspicious time. And in fact, it still is today! Besides that, the situation was getting even worse, since more people are being diagnosed with this seemingly intimidating disease that usually lead to other medical complications like the deadly kidney failure. So, it was a timely concept, as you will see later on, it will be wisdom for persons with diabetes to get acquainted with the Glycemic Index so as to be well equipped by knowing the diet plan to stick to and the foods to kick off their present diet plan. To start with, one thing you will need to know is that the class of food called carbohydrates typically contains varieties of food groups which produce different types of sugar during metabolic breakdown. As a matter of fact, persons afflicted with diabetes usually find it tough to break down some food items especially the ones that are having high carbohydrate contents. I mean, their system cannot simply handle it! The truth is that, with their digestive system working at a slow pace, starches and sugars are absorbed into the blood, resulting into excessive glucose in the blood stream. Therefore, persons suffering from diabetes are seriously admonished to reduce their carbs consumption because of the slowness of their system to digest carbs. Well, I will like you to get your copy of this book to get access to the full details of the way to go about managing your condition! Yes, get the book: Glycemic Index Food Guide: The Open Secret Tips to Low GI Foods for a Nutritious Low Glycemic Diet That Can Help You Avoid Hyperglycemia and Diabetes!




Glycemic Matrix Guide to Low GI and GL Eating


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The Glycemic Matrix is a new paradigm which combines the glycemic index with the glycemic load in a gram of food. This maximizes hunger satisfaction while minimizing glycemic impact!




Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020


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Learn more about how health nutrition experts can help you make the correct food choices for a healthy lifestyle The eighth edition of the Dietary Guidelines is designed for professionals to help all individuals, ages 2 years-old and above, and their families to consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet. The 2015-2020 edition provides five overarching Guidelines that encourage: healthy eating patterns recognize that individuals will need to make shifts in their food and beverage choices to achieve a healthy pattern acknowledge that all segments of our society have a role to play in supporting healthy choices provides a healthy framework in which individuals can enjoy foods that meet their personal, cultural and traditional preferences within their food budget This guidance can help you choose a healthy diet and focus on preventing the diet-related chronic diseases that continue to impact American populations. It is also intended to help you to improve and maintain overall health for disease prevention. **NOTE: This printed edition contains a minor typographical error within the Appendix. The Errata Sheet describing the errors can be found by clicking here. This same errata sheet can be used for the digital formats of this product available for free. Health professionals, including physicians, nutritionists, dietary counselors, nurses, hospitality meal planners, health policymakers, and beneficiaries of the USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast program and their administrators may find these guidelines most useful. American consumers can also use this information to help make helathy food choices for themselves and their families.




The Revised G. I. Diet


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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




The Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies


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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.




Glycemic Index Food Guide Chart 2024


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Embark on a transformative journey to reclaim control over your well-being with the Glycemic Index Food Guide Chart 2024. Have you ever wondered why some foods leave you energized while others lead to an energy crash? How can you make food choices that not only nourish your body but also support stable blood sugar levels and overall vitality? Are you tired of the confusing and conflicting information about what to eat for better health? Have you struggled to find a guide that aligns with your unique health goals and taste preferences? Can you imagine a world where each meal contributes not just to your physical health but also to a deeper sense of well-being? We understand the challenges of navigating the complex world of nutrition. In our quest to empower you, we present the Glycemic Index Food Guide Chart 2024-a meticulously curated handbook that transcends mere information; it's your ally in achieving a harmonious relationship with food. But here's the catch-we're not revealing everything. Imagine unlocking a secret vault of recipes that not only nourish your body but also delight your taste buds. What's the surprising twist in our approach to low-GI living? You'll have to delve into the pages to discover the culinary revelations awaiting you. No More Confusion: Tired of conflicting advice? We simplify nutrition, making it accessible and practical. Diverse and Enjoyable Choices: Worried about tasteless, restrictive diets? Our recipes prove that healthy eating can be a joyous and delicious journey. It's time to take charge of your well-being. Order the Glycemic Index Food Guide Chart 2024 today and embark on a journey towards a healthier, more vibrant you. Say goodbye to confusion, embrace the joy of nourishing meals, and discover the transformative power of informed food choices. Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one? Give them the gift of health with the Glycemic Index Food Guide Chart 2024-a thoughtful and empowering present that echoes your wish for their well-being.