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The Glycemic-Load Diet: A powerful new program for losing weight and reversing insulin resistance |  | Author: Rob Thompson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 9583
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 0071462694
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.283
EAN: 9780071462693
ASIN: 0071462694
Publication Date: March 2, 2006
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A cardiologist's revolutionary weight-loss plan that allows dieters to enjoy good carbs while still losing weight The glycemic index has been the basis of many popular diets. But it doesn't take into account the serving sizes people actually eat and eliminates too many foods for dieters to stick with it. Now Dr. Robert Thompson's breakthrough program uses the glycemic load--the glycemic index adjusted for serving size--to take the GI a step forward. The glycemic load is a more accurate and effective tool in controlling weight and insulin resistance, allowing dieters to eat more foods while still burning fat, cutting cravings, and speeding up their metabolism. Safe, simple, and scientifically proven, it's the smartest weight-loss plan yet.
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 Glycemic Load Diet February 23, 2010
Thomas E. Kirchner (USA)
This book is easy to read and the diet changes are easy to understand and implement. This diet makes more sense than any
others I have read.
Valuable Info for Pre-Diabetics February 11, 2010
Amazon Fan (TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having been recently diagnosed as "pre-diabetic", I learned I need to make lifestyle changes immediately. I read a review of this book on another website and came here to purchase. The information in the book about glycemic load was all new to me, but I decided to give this a try. I began following the diet plan and walking 20-30 minutes a day. In three weeks I have lost 13 pounds and my blood sugar levels are in the normal range. This will be a lifetime regimen for me.
 This book explains where we've gone so wrong!!! January 31, 2010
Mrs. Kate Tapley
Wow...this book makes so much sense and really does make you realize that we have been fooled into thinking that bread, potatoes, rice and pasta are "healthy" foods. It explains why so many people have problems such as gluten intolerance, PCOS, Syndrome X (especially obesity!), and that's just to mention a few. I have been following the Paleo diet for the past 2 years, but felt that improvements could still be made with my PCOS symptoms. Then I stumbled across the Low GL idea (as opposed to low GI), and all the pieces are now coming together. I was eating way too much fruit on the Paleo diet and not allowing for the quantity (i.e. loading) that is so crucial. The book makes you realize that we have deviated so much from our ancestral roots and our bodies have not had the time to evolve and adapt - hence our health problems. It is written by a doctor and the information appears to be very valid, supported by plenty of referenced sources. I would almost guarantee weight loss if you follow these guidelines and it's really not a diet, it's a new way of life. Strongly recommended!
 Somewhat helpful, but oddly incomplete January 18, 2010
Ranch Girl (Colorado, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is nothing new under the sun here. Avoid starches and sweet drinks is the primary message of the book. There is some helpful information regarding exercise. I was happy to see that small amounts of dark chocolate are recommended for satisfying your sweet tooth. The title led me to believe that the diet was based on glycemic loads, and would encourage foods with low GL's. All grains are given the thumbs down, with no mention of rolled oats and barley as low GL. Even more surprisingly, beans/lentils were not mentioned or promoted even though they have low glycemic loads and are healthy and filling. And the author doesn't even use the standard GL numbers, but seems to have invented his own system for determining GL. The tables are nearly illegible in the Kindle version. My advice is to skip this one. As for what does work, The Insulin Resistance Diet is easy to follow and has worked well for me.
Good information, bad condition October 9, 2009
Woodi (S.C.)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book is very good, and has a lot of useful information. But, the condition of the book was not good. It came with a lot of pages falling out.
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