SHOPPING GUIDE to GLYCEMIC INDEX GLYCEMIC LOAD

by STEFAN MAGER

New laminated fold-out chart. Approx A4 size when closed, unfolds to 8 x A4 pages, measures 78 x 28 when fully open.

The Glycemic Index measures the impact of carbohydrate-containing foods on blood sugar levels. Foods with higher index values raise blood sugar more rapidly than foods with lower glycemic index values do. This Guide lists over 400 common foods by their glycemic values. The information is based on the International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values, 2008 (Atkinson FS, Foster-Powell K, Brand-Miller JC). There is additional information why this knowledge can help to control blood sugar, reduce bad cholesterol, help with weight loss, help prevent disease, increase energy, reduce fat and improve mood.

With information on understanding the three primary macronutrients - proteins, carbohydrates, fats; understanding digestion; understanding the Glycemic Index GI; understanding the Glycemic Load GL; variations in GI values; starch and soluble fibre; factors that can affect GI; incorporating the Glycemic Index into everyday meal planning; the high glycemic food trap; documented benefits of low GI diets; low Glycemic Index food shipping list.
A great reference tool for every household.