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by Nigel Denby (Author) "Science - and therefore food science - is constantly evolving ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 223 pages
  • Publisher: Blake Publishing; illustrated edition edition (1 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844541126
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844541126
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 120,193 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is not just another diet book. This is a way of life. Forget the high-protein and the faddy single-food diets. Here is a simple eating plan that will become a way of life, helping dieters to lose weight and feel healthier at the same time. The GL (Glycaemic Load) Diet is the next step on from the GI Diet. Unlike the GI Diet, however, it is not complicated and full of tables and calculations. It also takes into consideration portion size, helping to establish how much you can really eat of a particular food without gaining weight. Written by acclaimed nutritionist and dietician Nigel Denby, this revolutionary book is ideal for all those who want to stop yo-yo dieting and lose weight permanently while still enjoying their food.


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At last, an easy weight-loss plan for life, not just weeks!

Are you stuck in a diet trap? Have you tried every fad and weight-loss plan there is? Then this is the book for you.

You’ve heard of the GI diet; now go one stage further with the GL – glycaemic load – diet. This revolutionary way of eating does away with the restrictiveness of the GI plan and instead, by taking into account the carb content and portion size of your food, tells you exactly how much of each kind of food you can eat! You won’t have to cut out your carbs completely – just keep the right kind!

By following this eating plan, you will soon see the weight start to drop off and will realise that you don’t need to go hungry. There are no complicated calculations to do, as we’ve done them all for you, and there is no dictatorial regime to adhere to, so you can fit this diet around your lifestyle, rather than building your life around your diet. To make life even simpler, there is a list of ‘yes’ foods so you know exactly which ones to choose day to day, plus there’s a host of delicious, easy-to-make recipes so that your diet plan will be anything but dull.

Written by acclaimed dietician and nutritionist Nigel Denby, this book will leave you wondering why you ever worried about weight-loss. So throw your other diet books away and start being passionate about your food!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Coming home, 28 Jun 2005
I too have a lending-library's worth of diet books. As with a fellow reviewer here, 'The GL Diet' is the one I will keep, replace, and buy in revised editions.

Its aim is to free people from the tyranny of points/syns/calorie counting etc., and eat healthily without such worries on GL guidelines. The tone is friendly but not patronising. The exposition of principles is pared-down; the discussion of food groups and listings is likewise clear and simple. There is a sensible section on motivational strategies. The recipes are varied and interesting. Fresh food is the absolute foundation of the diet, hooray.

There are a couple of minor drawbacks. I don't think the food-lists and dieting principles quite take into account how hard it is for serial dieters, hitherto used to counting everything, suddenly to do without counting. That is a major psychological block and needs more attention.

It would be helpful to have an alphabetical list of unprocessed foods, and a few common processed ones, classified according to low/medium/high GL for reference and reassurance. That's particularly important since GL values are hard to find in a coherent presentation elsewhere, even on the internet. I'm told such a list is planned for a future edition. There is a formula offered for converting Glycaemic Index ratings (more available) to Glycaemic Load ratings, but it makes my brain fuse.

For some people, judging portions is a problem (even though the cupped handful is offered as a useful measure), especially of snacks. That could be alleviated by offering a rough volume measure (like American cup measures, for example).

I warmly recommend joining the website the book gives, where there is a chance to talk to the author and his team and both give and receive valuable input.

I'm just holding back that fifth star until the GL values list comes out! The diet itself is great, not dry, sloppy, boring or plain unhealthy like some I have tried. It's healthy, interesting eating and it works. Taking up the GL diet feels like coming home after being lost for a long time. I warmly recommend both the book and the diet, despite my hopes for a slight change in the presentation.

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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easiest diet ever!, 12 April 2005
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I have tried many diets (Atkins, slimfast etc) as I only have about 8 or 9lbs to lose so was always after a quick fix. The trouble was, I would lose the weight quickly and then it would go straight back on after a few days of eating 'normally'. This book is brilliant - easy recipes and best of all, you don't really have to cut anything out of your diet - I am still eating bread, eggs, cheese, fruit and veg and even a few squares of chocolate a day!! It doesn't even feel like a diet and I will happily continue. After just two weeks I have lost 5lbs and feel better, I have more energy and my skin is glowing! Highly recommended!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Refreshing Change, 22 Mar 2005
By Frances Newman (London, England) - See all my reviews
At last, a book that is easy to follow and lays out all the information in easy-to-find chapters. What a change from other nutrition books where you can spend hours wading through detail. With 'the GL diet' book the scientific research section is in one chapter which you can read immediately, or leave until another time. The author understands that his readers are anxious to get started on this easy way of eating. The choice of food suits those of us with busy lives. A wide selection of meals is listed, while the recipes are quick and easy to prepare.
If like me, you have a huge collection of 'diet' books, the GL diet' is unlike any you've had before. My other books might be sold off or given to 'charity' shops. But this is one book which I will be carrying around with me until it falls to pieces.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Taking a little to get used to. Not counting 'points' or 'syns'. When I was pregnant with 4th child, I became diabetic. Panic was always around! Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars The diet for life
This book is packed full of delicious receipes that are so easy to make. The layout of the book is easy to follow. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars After 30 years of yoyo dieting - this works for me!
I have just read this book really to reaffirm the regime I have been following for the last two years after reading Jason Vale's (The Juicemaster) book. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2005 by H P Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars simple, delicious - perfect!
I hate dieting!!!! and have been on so very many. This book makes it very easy. GI was confusing, Atkins / low carb monotonous, low fat / low calorie was tasteless. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful!
I found this book to be a surprisingly straightforward read and extremely easy to put into action - after only 10 days, the effects in terms of improved energy levels and... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars The GL is far better than GI for weight loss
Using the GL or glycaemic load as in this book rather than the GI or glycaemic index alone is far better and more accurate to help you lose weight I have found. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars At last a diet that works.
I was given a copy of the book two week ago and intended to use it as a new years resoloution. Instead curiosity got the better of me and I used it through the Christmas period. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2005

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