Patrick Holford's low-GL diet is a simple and effective way to seriously improve your health. Since the first edition of the diet was published in 2004 numerous people have tried it and can testify to its effectiveness for weight loss - not only that but it improves long-term health and vitality. This book summarises the main principles of the diet and provides everything you need to get started. So what is a low-GL diet? Essentially it is a way of keeping your blood sugar steady so that you avoid the rolleroaster effect caused by a high intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Why is this important? Because fluctuating blood sugar causes the body to store excess energy as fat and, as well as piling on the pounds, in the long term leads to a whole host of related problems, from a lack of energy to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. Clear and easy to follow, A Quick Guide to the Low-GL Diet is perfect for anyone who wants to transform their weight - and their health - with a diet that's sensible and truly effective. NOTE: the information in this book is taken from The Low-GL Diet Bible, by Patrick Holford.

LOSE WEIGHT WITH THE BEST GLYCEMIC CONTROL DIET The Glycemic Index (GI) has revolutionized weight loss. Now, GL takes GI dieting to a new level of simplicity and accuracy. The Easy GL Diet Handbook explains how GL works; why GL’s adjustment for real-world portion size makes it better than GI; and, most importantly, how you can use it to lose weight. Complete list of GL scores Easy to learn Healthy and safe No more off-limit carbs Lose weight permanently

First published in 2005 in B format as The Holford Low-GL Diet, this book quickly established itself as one of Patrick Holford's core nutrition titles. Patrick is at the forefront of research into fast, safe and lasting weight loss, pinpointing that the secret of successful weight loss is to balance your blood sugar. By eating foods with a low glycemic load (GL), you can balance your blood sugar and not only lose weight quickly but keep it off, feel full of energy and enjoy greatly improved health. In the four years since first publication, thousands of people have followed Patrick's low-GL system with great success, and numerous scientific trials have validated the initial research. As well as encouraging weight loss, it has been proven that a low-GL diet can slow down the ageing process, improve mood and memory, lower cholesterol without drugs, prevent and reverse diabetes and heart disease, and cut cancer risk. This expanded and updated edition - THE LOW-GL DIET BIBLE - is packed with new information on why low GL beats low-fat, low-calorie and high-protein diets every time, and why it is number one for weight loss and good health.

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.

More than two million North Americans have celiac disease and must follow a gluten-free diet-but the absence of grains and the higher fat and sugar content of many gluten-free products can cause health problems and nutrient deficiencies. Now, The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy simplifies the challenges of a gluten-free diet-and emphasizes the lifelong health benefits of low-GI, gluten-free eating. Widely recognized as the most significant dietary finding of the last 25 years, the glycemic index (GI) is an easy-to-understand measure of how foods affect blood glucose levels. Low-GI diets improve health and weight control, lower "bad" cholesterol, and help prevent or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.This clear, accessible guide has everything you need to know for healthful gluten-free eating, including Seven simple dietary guidelines for eating gluten-free and low GI A guide to finding and buying gluten-free products Low-GI substitutes for common high-GI (albeit gluten-free) foods Cutting-edge scientific findings on the benefits of eating low-GI foods 70 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes include dishes for each meal of the day GI values of hundreds of popular gluten-free foods The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy is the definitive resource to healthy living for everyone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or other wheat sensitivities.

If you’re sick of no-carb diets, or just looking for a healthy eating plan, then the GL Diet is for you. No more calculations, no calorie-counting and no more cravings for carbs – as long as you stick to foods that are low in GL, you can stay healthy and lose weight without having to go without. The GL Diet For Dummies explains the science behind the plan, helps you to incorporate GL into your everyday life and gives readers 80 recipes to try.

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 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.

Explains how to use glycemic index values in making daily food decisions, and provides the GI value, glycemic load, carbohydrate, fiber and fat content for 100 foods with the lowest GI values.

The "Complete Glycemic index & Glycemic Load for 4000+ foods" provides one of the most extensive tables about glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) with 4000+ foods divided into 14 categories and the typical serving sizes for a healthy Low GI diet. ☛ NEW UPDATE: Your Low GI Shopping List ☛ NEW UPDATE: Comprehensive tables of GI, GL and Carb Counts of 990+ foods ☛ NEW UPDATE: 200+ new listing in the category "Mixed meals and convenience foods" The "glycemic index (GI) diet" refers to a targeted diet plan that uses the glycemic index as the primary and only guide for meal planning. It provides an eating plan and general dietary guidelines based on how foods affect your blood sugar level and has proven its superiority in weight loss, weight management, diabetes control, and diabetes prevention. The "Complete Glycemic index & Glycemic Load for 4000+ foods" provides the glycemic index (GI) for 4000+ foods divided into 14 categories and the typical serving sizes. It also gives a concise guide on ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW to succeed at weight loss (and keep the weight off), including: comprehensive tables of GI, GL, serving and Carb Counts of 990+ foods your low GI shopping list essential tools, practical guidelines & tips, how to use the glycemic index for your food choice Portions and Serving sizes The first part includes also 200+ "Mixed meals and convenience foods" The second part is divided into 14 categories, including recipes, beverages, processed meals, breakfast cereals, and provides the GI values for 4000+ foods, the typical serving sizes, and the recommended daily intake. The third part focuses on 990+ brand-name and organic foods and organizes them according to their GI rating: Low-GI: Make these foods the centerpiece of your eating plan. This list contains the top 330 low-GI foods Moderate-GI: Eat occasionally with a focus on the glycemic load High-GI: Foods to avoid whether your goal is weight loss, weight management, or diabetes management