Glycemic Index Cookbook for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction.

Part I: The Science behind the Glycemic Index Diet.

Chapter 1: What Is the Glycemic Index?

Chapter 2: Surveying the Many Health Benefits of a Low-Glycemic Diet.

Chapter 3: Losing Weight with a Low-Glycemic Diet.

Part II: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle with Low-Glycemic Cooking.

Chapter 4: Using the Glycemic Load to Create Meal-Planning Strategies.

Chapter 5: Getting the Hang of Low-Glycemic Meal Planning.

Chapter 6: Stocking Your Kitchen and Practicing New Cooking Methods.

Chapter 7: Making Your Way around the Grocery Store.

Part III: Serving Up Starters, Snacks, and Sides.

Chapter 8: Beginning Your Day Right with a Healthy Breakfast.

Chapter 9: Whipping Up Some Healthier Baked Goods.

Chapter 10: Satisfying the Munchies with Scrumptious Appetizers and Snacks.

Chapter 11: Warming Up with Soups, Stews, and Chilies.

Chapter 12: Greening Up Your Diet with Salads.

Chapter 13: Reinventing Vegetable Sides the Low-Glycemic Way.

Chapter 14: On the Side: Grains, Pasta, and Potatoes.

Part IV: Making Memorable Main Dishes and Desserts.

Chapter 15: Poultry Dishes That’ll Make People Flock to Your Table.

Chapter 16: Adding Variety with Some Healthy Beef and Pork Entrees.

Chapter 17: Sailing the Sea for Some Sensational Seafood Entrees.

Chapter 18: Going Vegetarian with Some Hearty Entrees.

Chapter 19: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth the Low-Glycemic Way.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Healthy Choices to Complement a Low-Glycemic Diet.

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Sticking to a Low-Glycemic Diet during Special Occasions.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: The Glycemic Load and Common Foods: An At-a-Glance Guide.

Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide.

Index.