Glycaemic Index, GI Handbook by Barbara Ravage

Using the glycaemic index for sustained energy, genuine nutrition & permanent weight loss.

Are carbohydrates the enemy? Is pasta passe? The diet focus over the last couple of years has shifted from cutting out fat and counting calories to reducing carbohydrates and eliminating some types altogether. Dieters are now confronted with a confusing array of controversial low-carbohydrate diets, many of which are causing doctors and nutritionists concern.

The Glycaemic Index, G.I. for short, is not a diet. It is a tool for healthy eating. G.I. is a way of ranking foods by the effect they have on blood sugar. Blood-sugar surges play havoc with your insulin levels, appetite and fat-storage capabilities, so it makes sense to find a way to control them. The G.I. Handbook, is a clear and accessible guide that simplifies the whole carbohydrate controversy, no matter which diet you are following or what your goals are.

The G.I. Handbook de-mystifies the whole concept of G.I. and shows how switching to low G.I. foods can help you lose weight, and re-discover the joy of carbs. It explains how to use the G.I. for healthier eating, which foods are ok and which are off limits. The comprehensive listing of everyday foods, with carb, sugar, fat and G.I. ratings is easy to use. It is packed with useful tips for cooking, menu suggestions, strategies for eating out, and how to be sure children are on the right track.

The G.I. Handbook contains a wealth of solid, no-nonsense information in a single compact volume, small enough to carry around in your handbag.

Barbara Ravage has been writing about nutrition, health and medicine for more than 25 years. Among her books are the 'The Kiss Guide to Weight Loss' and the series 'Everything Mini Books - Smart Nutrition, Calorie & Fat Gram'.

So find out if carbohydrates are really that bad plus about all the fibre, antioxidants and other nutrients found in grains, fruits and vegetables...and navigate through the murky waters of the latest diet fads.

The G.I. Handbook shows you how to achieve your desired weight, reduce the risk of health problems and get all the nutrients you need. Best of all it offers freedom from hunger.

Publisher: Hardie Grant
Author: Barbara Ravage
ISBN: 1740662997
RRP $22.95