The Low GI Handbook: The New Glucose Revolution Guide to the Long-Term Health Benefits of Low GI Eating

by Jennie Brand-Miller

With over 1 million copies sold of the three previous editions, The New Glucose Revolution is the go-to book for all things GI. Now in its fourth edition, The New Glucose Revolution is completely revised and updated, expanding on the most recent scientific findings related to GI and health. It includes new chapters dedicated to pre-diabetes, pregnancy, and heart health; easy and delicious recipes; weekly low-GI menu ideas; and the GI values for more than 900 different foods and drinks, plus saturated fat and carbohydrate contents listed. On the heels of Dr. David Jenkins' groundbreaking GI study (one of the largest and longest to assess the impact of foods with a low GI), the time is right to adopt and maintain a low-GI lifestyle.

If you want to lose weight; manage your diabetes; and improve your blood glucose levels, cardiovascular health, and sense of well-being, this is the book for you.

Genres: Health

383 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

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

[Raquel · Rating 4 out of 5]

sucks i had to read it for my health but you bet im logging it

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been wanting to learn about the glycemic index for some time, and this book fit the bill. It clearly explains the problems with a high glycemic (sugar/starch) diet. It outlines which foods are high glycemic and why. There is so much dietary confusion in our country...this book for me was just another step to understanding it all. I found a tremendous amount of interesting information in this book. It also includes glycemic tables for most foods, which is useful. I was surprised to learn that there is a strong link with high GI diets and heart disease--not just diabetes. Lots of interesting tid-bits (who would have ever thought that coco puffs has a lower GI than rice krispies...even though coco puffs has significantly more sugar?...interesting).

[Falina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like that this book is as accessible as the average pop-diet book, but everything is backed up by scientific research. You're never left questioning where the information came from and why you should believe it. The authors seem to anticipate every question and explain the reasoning behind what they include in the book as much as possible.

It's useful as a diet book since it has a chapter on using the low GI diet for weight loss, includes recipes, etc. However, it's clearly intended to illustrate the health benefits of low GI eating more than anything, and includes chapters explaining how the GI diet benefits people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, PCOS, and other health issues.

[MaryAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am hopeful that this book will help me understand how to eat a more plant based diet (higher carb) without bad swings in blood sugar levels. I have also found it harder to maintain my weight on plant based diets in the past but I am hopeful that this approach will help.

[Terrell Neuage · Rating 4 out of 5]

in the first week I am doing heaps better - now off for another great walk in Australia