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Collins Gem - GI: How to succeed using the Glycemic Index diet
 
 

Collins Gem - GI: How to succeed using the Glycemic Index diet [Kindle Edition]

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Gem GI is a clear introduction to what a GI diet is and how it works. It explains the difference between the glycemic index of a food and its glycemic load. The GI food counter rates hundreds of foods using a simple traffic-light system: red for foods to avoid, amber for foods to eat occasionally and green for foods to focus on.

Contains a clear introduction to GI diets and how they work. Cuts through the jargon associated with technical sounding terms such as glycemic index and loads.

The food rater operates as in the Gem Calorie and Carb counters giving the GI rating as well as calories and carbs for hundreds of different foods.

Provides tips and advice on how to use GI dieting most effectively and helps you maintain a healthy eating regime.

There is also a useful guide to what to choose when eating at your favourite Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc, restaurants.


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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Its all you need 30 April 2009
Format:Paperback
Dropped 4 stn with this little bible.
Intro made me understand what the diet was about and the simple traffic light approach to all food in the back couldnt be easier to follow and when you can have home made chillis and curries how could I fail :)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic little book 28 April 2010
Format:Paperback
This little book is great....it gives a brief overview of 4 of the most common GI diets and lists of most foods & their GI content. I keep it in my handbag & it comes in very handy for shopping, esating out etc. Would recommend :)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
eat better 13 April 2010
Format:Paperback
This small Collins is the virtual pocket bible for diabetics. Every food (if it goes in your mouth - it is food) is assessed as to the content, suitabiklity or not for control of diabetes and in some cases obesety.

Clear explanations start the book and then it progresses through the gbook with every type of food and drink.

Easily carried in bag or pocket, easy reference and an excellent publication for helping those with diabetic or obesity problems.

Excellent value for money. highly recommended.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
GI
If ure following a low GI plan it's very useful. A traffic light system for food so quick reference, also explains eating plan clearly at the beginning so is a good starter book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Charlotte
Perfect for around the shops
Well structured and informative, this little 'Gem' of a book is great for my handbag whilst out shopping. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs Kuchiki
Problem with Kindle version - no colour!!
This is a good book but I was very disappointed when I realised that I would not be able to see the coloured bullet points for the GI ratings. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Merm
don't bother with the kindle version
probably very handy, but the traffic lights in grey, grey and grey are completely useless, and as this is the main content of the book I feel that I've wasted my money
Published 6 months ago by Adam Golding
Packs a punch!
This little guide packs a punch for such a tiny little book. If there was ever an award for how much information you can put in a pocket guide then this one would win hands down. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SB
Handy-sized guide
This is a really handy book for when you are going out to shop for all your low GI foods. Everything is separated into subject headings making it super-easy to find what you're... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kraftymum
DO NOT BUY FOR KINDLE!
Wish I'd read through all the previous reviews before buying - the book looks great but is not suitable for the Kindle as it lists foods with a 'traffic light' system meaning it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Zizzy
very good!
I am very satisfied from this product.It's something i can't fnd im my country and it's very helpful!The best thing is that i had it in seven working days!! Read more
Published 12 months ago by marymariakanpi
Collins Gem - GI
A nice little reference book that gives you the GI content on a wide range of
foods. A must have for anyone wanting to follow a GI diet
Published 12 months ago by Voyager
book lover
I was looking for a book on GI Index and it was after looking at several books and then their reviews that I opt for this one. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Card Lover
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Glycaemic Load = (Glycaemic Index value x no. of grams of carb per serving) ÷ 100 &quote;
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Apples are low-GI but apple juice is medium-GI, because the fibre in the whole apple reduces the speed at which the fruit sugar is absorbed. &quote;
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Bananas are not low-GI fruits but they should not be cut from your diet long term as they contain valuable nutrients. Their conversion to blood sugars can be slowed down if eaten with a glass of water. &quote;
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