The New Glucose Revolution Pocket Guide to the Metabolic Syndrome

by Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell, Anthony Leeds

The latest medical research clearly confirms that the glycemic index (GI)—an easy-to-understand ranking of foods based on their effect on blood glucose levels—is vitally important for heart health and the prevention of the Metabolic Syndrome (aka Syndrome X and insulin resistance). Slowly digested, low-GI carbohydrates like pasta, grainy breads, and cereals based on wheat bran and oats play an important role in treating and preventing heart disease—in addition to controlling blood sugar and aiding weight loss. This handy pocket guide shows readers how to choose the right amount of the right carbohydrates for reducing the risk of heart attack and for lifelong health and well-being. Included is a 7-day, low-fat, low-GI meal plan for heart health, a healthy-heart pantry checklist, and the glycemic index values, fat, and carbohydrate content for over 300 foods and drinks.

Genres: Health

144 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Jennie Brand-Miller AO FAA is an Australian nutrition scientist renowned for her pioneering research on the glycemic index and its impact on human health. She holds a chair in human nutrition at the University of Sydney and has coauthored numerous bestselling books on the topic. Her work has earned her widespread recognition, including the Clunies Ross Medal and the Sir Kempson Maddox Award. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2011 and elevated to Officer in 2022. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book about the affects of GI on health. It reinforces that I am doing the right thing in eating a low GI diet filled with fruits and vegetables as the base. It also confirms what I suspect that eating foods that have are starch based such as rice, pasta, beans will is good for bulking up weight. When trying to lose weigh one simply shifts to lean meats, fruit, and vegetable diet.

[Katy · Rating 1 out of 5]

i give this one star for mild enjoyment of science and zero stars for recommending margarine.