Glycemic Load Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Reverse Insulin Resistance » (Original)

Rob Thompson, M.D., is a preventive cardiologist practicing in Seattle and the author of The Glycemic-Load Diet.

Dana Carpender is the bestselling author of 15 Minute Low-Carb Recipes.

Now you can eat up, slim down, and control insulin—with 150 easy recipes that are scientifically designed and sinfully good

Imagine being able to lose weight while enjoying satisfying amounts of delicious food. Now, thanks to Dr. Rob Thompson's revolutionary eating plan based on the breakthrough science of the glycemic load, you can prepare fabulously filling meals that actually speed up your metabolism, curb your cravings, and improve the way you look and feel. These surprisingly hearty recipes, created by bestselling cookbook author Dana Carpender, are designed to eliminate the “glucose shocks” that deplete your natural insulin—making it easy for you to lose weight without feeling deprived. You'll be able to enjoy:

Robust Breakfasts

Spinach Mushroom Frittata, Apple Walnut Pancakes

Lip-Smacking Lunches

Oriental Chicken Salad, Oyster Bisque, Ham and Pineapple Slaw

Mouthwatering Main Dishes

Sesame Short Ribs, Lemon Mustard Pork Chops, Indian Lamb Skillet

Delicious Desserts

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Lemon Vanilla Cheesecake

Introduction: Welcome to The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook ix

1 How the Glycemic-Load Diet Works 1

2 Going Low Glycemic Load 21

3 Eggs and Dairy 43

4 Baked Goods and Other Grainy Stuff 65

5 Snacks and Other Pickup Food 87

6 Side Dishes and Side-Dish Salads 99

7 Main-Dish Salads and Soups 135

8 Poultry 161

9 Beef 175

10 Pork and Lamb 193

11 Fish and Seafood 211

12 Desserts 225

Appendix A Glycemic Loads of Common Foods 243

Appendix B Converting to Metrics 251

Index 253