The Low GI Diet Revolution: The Definitive Science-Based Weight Loss Plan

by Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell, Joanna McMillan-Price (Primary Contributor)

The Low GI Diet Revolution is the only science-based diet that is proven to help you lose up to 10 percent of your current weight and develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits that can protect you from illness and disease. Synthesizing over 20 years of ground-breaking research on carbohydrates and the glycemic index, the authors of the New York Times best-selling New Glucose Revolution series show you how to make "smart carb" food choices for every meal that will satisfy your hunger, increase your energy levels, and eliminate your desire to eat more than you should. In addition, The Low GI Smart Carb Diet features an effective 12-week action plan with food, exercise, and activity goals for each week and a maintenance program to help you solidify your new eating habits and avoid regaining weight. The result: A slimmer, stronger, healthier you-for the rest of your life.

Genres: Nonfiction

320 pages, 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

[Kay Kay]

It was Ok. It was disappointing in that I thought they were a little to lenient in the diet plans. In week one they recommended juice when juice is clearly not our best or even really a good choice. I go to juice when I have no other way to squeeze in a fruit.

[Cloupakis]

Gi is affected by so Many things and at the end it says each person responds differently too. Don't think it's a clear method to use.

[Rory]

whatEVER. like every single diet book ever, this is just a disquise for a low-calorie plan. not that it's harmful or not full of good advice. but it's the same advice you get from every SELF magazine or well-meaning friend. i was hoping to get some very solid information on staving off sugar addiction with low-insulin-involving foods, but i know myself: i'm not eating bulgar and salmon. i did manage to add a couple of smart snacks to my daily planning, though.

[Eric]

Very comprehensive lifestyle-change book. It uses the term 'revolution,' which I think always merits an explanation (none forthcoming here), and generally uses the incendiary health-craze language the industry is known for, but there's a lot more here than mindless tripe. Give it a read, you can learn some stuff!

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

This is what a lot of recent diets have been based on, the idea that there are good and bad carbs. It sounds like it might really help my insulin issues, which is desperately needed but also not as drastic as what I'm currently trying.

[Jostalady]

Seemed like too much information, after I had read "The G.I.Diet."

[Kathy]

Very scientific - may be difficult for some people to read due to the language used.

[Tiffany]

I learned some interesting information about how certain types of foods result in weight gain.

[Amy]

I've been following a partial GI diet for a while now and the foods are really good and I've been feeling happier about what I've been eating. Might try switching to a more thorough approach.

[Rose]

613.2 Bra

[Emily Powers]

A calorie based diet disguised as a low GI diet revolution!