Download or read book Low GI Diet Handbook written by Jennie Brand-Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most significant dietary finding of the last 25 years, the glycemic index (GI) is an easy-to-understand measure of how food affects blood glucose levels and has revolutionised the way we eat. This fifth edition of Australia’s original international bestseller is the one-stop classic resource for anyone who wants to discover the benefits of adopting a healthy low GI lifestyle. It will help you: • Lose weight and keep it off; • Improve diabetes management; • Reduce the risk of heart disease; • Improve blood cholesterol levels; • Manage the symptoms of PCOS; • Boost your fertility; • Reduce hunger and stay full for longer; • Prolong physical endurance; • Prevent obesity; • Increase your body’s sensitivity to insulin.