The GL Cookbook and Diet Plan A Glycemic Load Weight-Loss Program with Over 150 Delicious Recipes

by Denby, Nigel

• ISBN13: 9781569756119
• ISBN10: 1569756112
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-04
• Publisher: Ulysses Press

Summary

The Glycemic Load (GL) system simplifies and improves GI dieting by converting Glycemic Index scores to reflect actual portions. It's more accurate than GI and results in improved weight loss. Now many foods that GI diets ban, like fruit and pasta, are back on the menu, even chocolate! The GL Cookbook and Diet Plan combines an easy-to-follow plan with step-by-step recipes so you can turn your favorite foods into a program for healthy weight loss and reduced risk of diabetes. Over 150 recipes, Quick and easy to prepare dishes, Breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even desserts, No more off-limit carbs, Boost energy & eliminate hunger. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Nigel Denby trained as a dietitian at Glasgow Caledonian University, following an established career in the catering industry. He is also a qualified chef and previously owned his own restaurant. His dietetic career began as a Research dietitian at the Human Nutrition Research Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. After a period working as a Community dietitian, Nigel left the NHS to join Boots Health and Beauty Experience where he led the delivery and training of Nutrition and Weight Management services. Nigel works extensively with the media, writing for the Sunday Telegraph Magazine, Essentials and various other consumer magazines. His work in radio and television includes BBC and ITN news programmes, Channel 4's 'Fit Farm', BBC Breakfast and BBC Real Story.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. x
Introduction	p. xi
How to Use This Book	p. 1
What Affects a Food's GL?	p. 23
Healthful Oils and Forget-me-not Fats	p. 30
Groovy Grains and Friendly Flours	p. 42
Hot Herbs and Sexy Spices	p. 49
Low-GL Sweetness	p. 74
General Guidelines for Success	p. 80
7-day Recipe Selector	p. 93
Fast and Friendly Recipes	p. 95
Veggie-friendly Recipes	p. 117
Foodie-friendly Recipes	p. 140
More Low-GL Recipes-Food That Loves You Back!	p. 164
A-Z of Low-GL Foods	p. 264
Further Help and Support	p. 282
Recommended Retailers	p. 287
Recommended Reading	p. 288
Index	p. 289
Index of Recipes	p. 294
About the Authors	p. 309
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