By Lucy Beale and Joan Clark, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
You’ll enjoy reading this easy-to-understand book on using the popular Glycemic
Index for weight loss. The index is based on science and research on how the body
uses carbohydrates for both fuel and fat storage—and how you can use the glycemic
index to lose weight and keep it off.
- Easy-to-follow diet plans based on the glycemic index
- Food counts for healthy foods that keep your weight low and metabolism high
- Expert advice to help you keep the weight off with exercise
- Tips on how to build your own weight-loss regimen using one of two glycemic index
programs
- Practical ways to implement the new food pyramid that promotes—and doesn’t eliminate—healthy
fats and carbs • Valuable suggestions for healthy eating away from home
- Ways to make your diet work by adding aerobic, stretching, and weight training exercise
The book will help you--
- Understand how insulin interacts with your stress hormone cortisol—and how reducing
stress reduces weight
- Learn how many carbohydrates you can eat—without weight
gain
- Discover which carbs contribute to happier moods, more stamina, and fewer cravings
- Find out about the nine essential amino acids found in complete proteins—and how
to incorporate then into your meals
- Keep your metabolism functioning at full capacity with a daily fitness regimen
- Examine the benefits—and detriments—of popular diet plans
332 pages, ©2005 Published by alpha books, a division of Penguin Putnam
Lucy’s Thoughts: I've eaten based on the glycemic index for years.
I love it. It’s easy. I still eat my favorite foods, but perhaps less often and
more intentionally. My co-author, Joan Clark, recommends the glycemic index way
of eating to her patients with diabetes. I think you’ll love the results—less bloating,
more energy, better sleep, and of course, a generous eating plan you can easily
use for life.
