The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index »

Confused about carbohydrates? You're not alone. Recent diet and nutritional advice sends conflicting messages about carbohydrates, ranging from "Eat more for optimal health" to "Nothing could be worse for your waistline." Fortunately, in The Good Carb Cookbook, bestselling cookbook author and nutritional expert Sandra Woodruff settles this confusion and offers the latest scientific findings on carbohydrates and the glycemic index (GI).

In truth, there are good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates. But what makes some carbohydrates better than others? One of the most important factors is the rate at which they raise blood sugar levels -- their glycemic index. Eating a diet based on foods with a low glycemic index has been proven to help prevent such disorders as obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.

The Good Carb Cookbook shows how to eat low on the glycemic index for optimal health. It explains what the glycemic index is, lists the GI for hundreds of common foods, demonstrates how eating low-GI foods can improve overall health and help you lose weight, and suggests how to transform your diet, replacing high-GI foods with low-GI alternatives.

With more than 200 delicious recipes, you'll soon be on your way to cooking and eating low on the glycemic index.

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In The Good Carb Cookbook, nutritionist Sandra Woodruff shares the secrets of eating low on the glycemic index with this collection of more than 200 delicious, kitchen cook friendly recipes incorporating the finest carbohydrate choices to control hunger while aiding weight loss, maintaining blood sugar levels, and improving overall health. From Spring Vegetable Omelet; Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup; Orzo Shrimp Salad; and Zucchini & Mushroom Saute; to Broccoli-Macaroni Bake; Grilled Ginger Fish; Fabulous Fruit Trifle; and Frosted Grapes, The Good Carb Cookbook is a welcome and special diet friendly addition to any personal or family cookbook collection.