The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index

A complete guide and cookbook to selecting and using the best carbohydrates to lose weight, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health.

Not all carbs are created equal. In fact, the latest dietary research shows that different carbohydrates have varying effects on the body, depending on the rate at which they raise blood sugar levels—also known as a food's glycemic index (GI). Choosing a balance of foods that are low on the GI will speed weight loss and control diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.

In The Good Carb Cookbook, Sandra Woodruff demystifies the carbohydrate confusion by explaining the real differences among carbohydrates (baked potatoes are high on the index, while sweet potatoes are low), and shares her secrets for eating low on the index. The book includes an invaluable table with hundreds of common foods and their glycemic index rating; more than two hundred recipes to get people cooking and eating low on the index; and tips to modify high-glycemic family favorites with low-glycemic ingredients, lose weight, maintain blood sugar, and achieve optimal health.

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The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index

A complete guide and cookbook to selecting and using the best carbohydrates to lose weight, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health.

Not all carbs are created equal. In fact, the latest dietary research shows that different carbohydrates have varying effects on the body, depending on the rate at which they raise blood sugar levels—also known as a food's glycemic index (GI). Choosing a balance of foods that are low on the GI will speed weight loss and control diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.

In The Good Carb Cookbook, Sandra Woodruff demystifies the carbohydrate confusion by explaining the real differences among carbohydrates (baked potatoes are high on the index, while sweet potatoes are low), and shares her secrets for eating low on the index. The book includes an invaluable table with hundreds of common foods and their glycemic index rating; more than two hundred recipes to get people cooking and eating low on the index; and tips to modify high-glycemic family favorites with low-glycemic ingredients, lose weight, maintain blood sugar, and achieve optimal health.

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The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index

The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index

by Sandra Woodruff
The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index

The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index

by Sandra Woodruff

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Overview

A complete guide and cookbook to selecting and using the best carbohydrates to lose weight, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health.

Not all carbs are created equal. In fact, the latest dietary research shows that different carbohydrates have varying effects on the body, depending on the rate at which they raise blood sugar levels—also known as a food's glycemic index (GI). Choosing a balance of foods that are low on the GI will speed weight loss and control diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.

In The Good Carb Cookbook, Sandra Woodruff demystifies the carbohydrate confusion by explaining the real differences among carbohydrates (baked potatoes are high on the index, while sweet potatoes are low), and shares her secrets for eating low on the index. The book includes an invaluable table with hundreds of common foods and their glycemic index rating; more than two hundred recipes to get people cooking and eating low on the index; and tips to modify high-glycemic family favorites with low-glycemic ingredients, lose weight, maintain blood sugar, and achieve optimal health.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781583330845
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 01/28/2001
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Sandra Woodruff, M.S., R.D., is the author of nine books, including The Good Carb Cookbook and The Best-Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking. A registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition and food science, she is a nutritional consultant to numerous medical groups. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

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Fettuccine with Fresh Tomatoes

Yield: 4 servings

• 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes

(about 3 medium)

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil

• 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin

olive oil

• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 8 ounces fettuccine or linguini pasta

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Combine the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a

medium-sized bowl.  Toss to mix well and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.  Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.  Add the tomato mixture to the pasta and toss to mix well. Serve immediately, topping each serving with a tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Facts (per 1 3/4-cup serving)

CALORIES: 298 • CARBOHYDRATES: 49g • CHOLESTEROL: 5mg • FAT: 6.6g 

FIBER: 3.2g • PROTEIN: 11.1g • SODIUM: 423mg • CALCIUM: 111mg 

GI RATING: LOW

Table of Contents

Introduction1
Part 1The Secrets of the Glycemic Index3
1.All Carbohydrates Are Not Created Equal5
2.A Matter of Balance18
3.The Glycemic Index--What's in It for You?32
4.Transforming Your Diet45
5.Dining Defensively in Restaurants55
6.Mastering Low-GI Cooking63
Part 2Low-GI Recipes85
7.Breakfast and Brunch Favorites87
8.Hors D'Oeuvres with a Difference111
9.Heartwarming Soups127
10.Salads for All Seasons145
11.Savvy Sandwiches177
12.Smart Side Dishes195
13.Pasta Perfection213
14.Hearty Home-Style Entrees235
15.Delectable Desserts265
Appendix287
Selected References297
Index307
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