The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss

Keep hunger cravings at bay and your waistline slim with this low-glycemic weight loss guide! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss is an invaluable reference for choosing foods according to their Glycemic Index--a system of classifying carbohydrate-based foods by how much they raise blood sugar. You will rev up your metabolism and lose weight...for good! This fully updated and expanded edition clearly explains just how and why a glycemic index diet works by showing readers how to eat the right kind of foods--complex carbohydrates, fiber, grains, and fruit. You'll be amazed at how satisfying a low-glycemic diet really is. By keeping your blood sugar steady and low, you won't experience the hunger pangs that come with an insulin-spiking diet. You'll stay full, and you'll have no problem shedding or maintaining weight. Avoid diesease like diabetes, insulin resistance, heart disease, and obesity by following the glycemic index. This book includes: Information on supplements, easy recipes, food lists, and sample meal plans An appendix with glycemic index counts and loads for all sorts of food How to stock your kitchen for success How to balance protein, fats, and carbs Tips for eating out and celebrating special occasions Quick and easy snacks and treats How to manage stress and toxins that could derail diet efforts Methods for exercising to promote further weight loss