The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Guide to the Metabolic Syndrome and Your Heart: The Only Authoritative Guide to Using the Glycemic Index for Better Heart Health

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

Written by the leading authorities on the Glycemic Index, The New Glucose Revolution Guide to the Metabolic Syndrome and Your Heart provides readers with the most up-to-date information about using the GI to reduce their risk of having a heart attack. It explains the importance of slowly digested, low-GI carbohydrates, and offers important dietary guidelines for managing blood glucose levels, controlling insulin sensitivity, and losing weight. Also included is a seven-day meal plan and the GI values for hundreds of foods and beverages.

Genres: Reference, Health

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 2005

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.