Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: An Indispensable Guide To Eating The Right Carbs For Losing Weight And Optimum Health

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Synopsis
Contrary to prevailing myths that promote high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, carbohydrates are, in fact, your body's fuel of choice. Now Good Carbs, Bad Carbs makes clear that all carbs, however, are not created equal. It explains how to use the glycemic index-a ranking of carbs based on the rate and level at which the body digests them-to identify the carbs that are best for losing weight, staying healthy, controlling blood glucose levels, and maintaining energy throughout the day. Good Carbs, Bad Carbs will show you how to "diet" without the hunger pangs, headaches, and irritability-from which many dieters suffer. Organized in an easy-to-browse format, Good Carbs, Bad Carbs features: A thorough guide to how carbs work-and why your body prefers them Clear advice for the best carbs to help you lose weight Good carbs for kids Plus ten delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes Packed with essential information that no informed eater should be without, Good Carbs, Bad Carbs will show you how to adjust your eating habits and strike the perfect balance of carbohydrates for optimum health, weight, and vitality.Johanna Burani, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with more than eleven years experience in nutritional counseling. She is the co-author of The Glucose Revolution Life Plan. Linda Rao, M.ED., a freelance writer and editor, has been writing and researching health topics for the past twelve years. Her work has appeared in Prevention, Cooking Light, and Health.
Copyright:
2002

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
122 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781569245378
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Johanna Burani and Linda Rao
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Cooking, Food and Wine, Health, Mind and Body, Medicine
Submitted By:
Ellen Mehling
Proofread By:
Ellen Mehling
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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