Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies

Introduction 1
Part I: Exploring the Glycemic Index as a Weight-Loss Tool7
Chapter 1: Introducing the Glycemic Index and How to Use It toLose Weight 9
Chapter 2: All Carbs Aren't Created Equal 25
Chapter 3:Why and How a Low-Glycemic Diet Works for Weight Loss37
Chapter 4: Taking Portion Size into Account with the GlycemicLoad 51
Chapter 5: Determining How Going Low-Glycemic Can Work for You61
Part II: Switching to a Low-Glycemic Diet 77
Chapter 6: Preparing Yourself for a Successful Weight-LossProgram 79
Chapter 7: Raising the Bar on Your Metabolism 91
Chapter 8: Presenting Foolproof Healthy-Eating Strategies103
Chapter 9: Navigating the Grocery Store 117
Part III: Overcoming Challenges and Obstacles 133
Chapter 10: Guidelines for Dining Out 135
Chapter 11: Navigating Special Occasions 151
Chapter 12: Dealing with Weight-Loss Pit falls 163
Chapter 13: Finding a Support System 179
Part IV: Cooking and Eating the Low-Glycemic Way 189
Chapter 14: Getting Back into the Kitchen 191
Chapter 15: Low-Glycemic Cooking Tips : and Techniques 203
Chapter 16: Breakfast Recipes to Star t Your Day Off Right217
Chapter 17: Luscious Yet Easy Lunches 237
Chapter 18; Delicious Dinner Recipes 257
Chapter 19: Healthy (And Yummy) Snacks and Desser t s 277
Part V: Improving Your Overall Lifestyle 291
Chapter 20: From Goals to Habits: Making True Lifest yle Changes293
Chapter 21:Incorporating Exercise into Your Life 307
Chapter 22: Not Just for Weight Loss: Battling Disease 323
Part VI: The Part of Tens 339
Chapter 23: Ten My ths about the Glycemic Index 341
Chapter 24: Ten Real-Life Strategies to Lighten Your DailyGlycemic Load 347
Part VII: Appendixes 353
Appendix A: The Glycemic Load and Common Foods: An At-a-GlanceGuide 355
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 367
Index 371