The Glycemic Load Counter: A Pocket Guide to GL and GI Values for over 800 Foods

by Mabel Blades

Overview

Discover how to use the Glycemic Index to manage diabetes, control blood sugar, and monitor glucose intake from food to take control of your health.

Based on the proven science of the Glycemic Index (GI) but made even easier to use, Glycemic Load (GL) dieting is the best way to follow a healthy lifestyle. GL values give a more accurate measure of the way different foods affect your body by adjusting the GI score for portion size. Inside you’ll find:

• GI, GL, calories, carbs, and fat for over 800 popular foods
• User-friendly design and straightforward A-Z lists
• Serving sizes for foods already converted into GL score
• Advice on your body’s glycemic response to different foods—from meats and vegetables to breads and fruits

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646042494
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	01/11/2022
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 4.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Mabel Blades is the managing director of Nutrition and Dietetic Services, which she formed after leaving Britain's NHS (National Health Service), where she managed the Nutrition & Dietetic Service.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Breads, Pastries, Pastas, and Grains 31

Chapter 2 Meats, Chicken, Seafood, and Eggs 39

Chapter 3 Fruits 57

Chapter 4 Vegetables, Nuts, Legumes, and Soy 64

Chapter 5 Dairy, Cheeses, Oils, Butter, and Alternatives 78

Chapter 6 Desserts, Sweets, and Snacks 83

Chapter 7 Condiments, Spices, Sugar, and Sweeteners 90

Chapter 8 Soups, Sandwiches, and Prepared Foods 100

Chapter 9 Drinks 104

About the Author 111