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Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies

By Meri Raffetto
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Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies by Meri Raffetto is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles of the glycemic index for enhancing health and managing weight. It offers insights into how different foods affect blood sugar levels and provides practical advice on meal planning, shopping, and recipes tailored to promote balanced nutrition. The book aims to empower readers to make informed dietary choices for improved overall wellness.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding how the glycemic index can impact your diet and overall health. It offers practical advice and easy-to-follow strategies for incorporating gi-based eating into your routine, making it ideal for those seeking to manage their blood sugar levels or improve their nutrition. Whether you're a beginner or looking for advanced tips, this guide provides insightful and user-friendly information to help you make healthier dietary choices.

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Get proven results from this safe, effective, and easy-to-follow diet The glycemic load is a ranking system for carbohydrate-rich food that measures the amount of carbohydrates in a serving. The glycemic index indicates how rapidly a carbohydrate is digested and released as glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream.

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Get proven results from this safe, effective, and easy-to-follow diet.

The glycemic load is a ranking system for carbohydrate-rich food that measures the amount of carbohydrates in a serving. The glycemic index indicates how rapidly a carbohydrate is digested and released as glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. Using the Glycemic Index is a proven method for calculating the way carbohydrates act in your body to help you lose weight safely, quickly, and effectively.

The second edition of 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. You'll not only discover how to apply the glycemic index to your existing diet plan, but you'll also get new and updated information on how to develop a healthy lifestyle.

  • Recommends foods that boost metabolism, promote weight loss, and provide longer-lasting energy.
  • Features delicious GI 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.

Glycemic Index Diet For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for anyone looking for an easy-to-apply guide to making the switch to this healthy lifestyle.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118790564

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 416

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Dummies Health & Fitness Health & Wellness Meri Raffetto Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Meri Raffetto, RD, is the founder and developer of Real Living Nutrition Services, providing online weight loss programs to empower people to make small changes to achieve lasting results. Meri specializes in weight management and heart disease prevention and is a member of the American Dietetic Association.

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