
The Low GI Shopper's Guide to GI Values
Yellow Kite (Publisher)
Published on 21. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-340-83958-4 (ISBN)
Description
The GI tables - the comprehensive lists of foods and their GI values - are the key to unlocking the fantastic health benefits of low GI eating. In this fully revised edition, the tables are easier to use than ever before, and include:
- A-Z listings for easy access
- Low-to-high GI values listings
- Helpful comments to inform your food choices
As well as the GI values, the tables also give the serving size and glycemic load - all the information you need to choose the best foods for the healthiest diet. Symbols indicate 'star performer' foods - those with a low GI and you the best overall nutritional value.
With tables organised in a variety of easy formats to suit all readers, the latest research into GI and an at-a-glance GI food pyramid, this is the only book you need to understand GI values at a glance and make the best possible food choices.
- A-Z listings for easy access
- Low-to-high GI values listings
- Helpful comments to inform your food choices
As well as the GI values, the tables also give the serving size and glycemic load - all the information you need to choose the best foods for the healthiest diet. Symbols indicate 'star performer' foods - those with a low GI and you the best overall nutritional value.
With tables organised in a variety of easy formats to suit all readers, the latest research into GI and an at-a-glance GI food pyramid, this is the only book you need to understand GI values at a glance and make the best possible food choices.
Reviews / Votes
Forget SUGAR BUSTERS. Forget THE ZONE. Read this book. * Jean Carper, author of FOOD: YOUR MIRACLE MEDICINE * Here, at last, is a book that explains what we know about the glycemic index and its importance in designing a diet for optimum health. Carbohydrates are not all bad. Read the good news about pasta and even - believe it or not - sugar! * Andrew Weil, MD, bestselling author of SPONTANEOUS * A groundbreaking guide to the glycaemic index * <i>Pride<i/> *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Illustrations
n/a
Dimensions
Height: 174 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
76 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-83958-4 (9780340839584)
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Persons
Professor Jennie Brand-Miller is a world authority on the glycaemic index of foods and Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Sydney. Kaye Foster-Powell is an expert dietician.