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The glycemic index (GI) is an important nutritional tool. By indicating how quickly a given food triggers a rise in blood sugar, the GI enables you to choose foods that can help you manage a variety of conditions and improve your overall health.

Written by leading nutritionist Dr. Shari Lieberman, this book was designed as an easy-to-use guide to the glycemic index. The book first answers commonly asked questions, ensuring that you understand the GI and know how to use it. It then provides the glycemic index and glycemic load of hundreds of foods and beverages, including raw foods, cooked foods, and many combination and prepared foods. Whether you are interested in controlling your glucose levels to manage your diabetes, lose weight, increase your heart health, or simply enhance your well-being, the Glycemic Index Food Guide is the best place to start.

ISBN-13: 9780757002458

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Square One Publishers

Publication Date: 08-15-2006

Pages: 160

Product Dimensions: 4.24(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.42(d)

Shari Lieberman, PhD, CNS, FACN, earned her doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from The Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her master’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science and Dietetics from New York University. A Certified Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Lieberman is the best-selling author of Mineral Miracle and The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction

PART ONE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GLYCEMIC INDEX

Understanding Carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates?
Are there different types of carbohydrates?
How are different carbohydrates metabolized by the body?
What does this have to do with the glycemic index?

Understanding the Glycemic Index
What is the glycemic index?
Why is the glycemic index important?
How is the glycemic index of a food calculated?
Why do certain foods within the same food group have different rankings on the GI?
How is it possible that a plain baked potato has a higher GI value than potato chips?
Why is pasta ranked as a low-glycemic food?
Why isn’t sugar ranked high on the GI?
Certain foods such as meat, fish, and even some vegetables are not ranked on the glycemic index. Why?
Why don’t alcoholic beverages have GI numbers? Aren’t they made from high-carbohydrate ingredients?
Does eating more of a food cause its GI number to increase?
What is glycemic load?
Why is glycemic load so important?
Do I have to give up my favorite high-GI foods?
What factors can affect the GI of a food, making it higher or lower than shown on GI tables?
Can I estimate the GI of a packaged food that isn’t included on the table?

Health Disorders and the Glycemic Index
How are high-GI foods associated with diabetes?
How are high-GI foods associated with obesity?
How are high-GI foods associated with cardiovascular disease?
How are high-GI foods associated with metabolic syndrome?
How are high-GI foods associated with cancer?
How are high-GI foods associated with fatigue?
How can a low-GI diet improve your health?

PART TWO: THE GLYCEMIC INDEX FOOD GUIDE

How to Use This Table

The Glycemic Index Food Guide

Glossary

Helpful Websites

About the Author

Index