More than two million North Americans have celiac disease and must
follow a gluten-free diet-but the absence of grains and the higher fat
and sugar content of many gluten-free products can cause health problems
and nutrient deficiencies. Now, The New Glucose Revolution Low GI
Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy simplifies the challenges of a gluten-free
diet-and emphasizes the lifelong health benefits of low-GI, gluten-free
eating. Widely recognized as the most significant dietary finding of the
last 25 years, the glycemic index (GI) is an easy-to-understand measure
of how foods affect blood glucose levels. Low-GI diets improve health
and weight control, lower bad cholesterol, and help prevent or reduce
your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic
diseases.This clear, accessible guide has everything you need to know
for healthful gluten-free eating, including Seven simple dietary
guidelines for eating gluten-free and low GI A guide to finding and
buying gluten-free products Low-GI substitutes for common high-GI
(albeit gluten-free) foods Cutting-edge scientific findings on the
benefits of eating low-GI foods 70 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes
include dishes for each meal of the day GI values of hundreds of popular
gluten-free foods The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Gluten-Free Eating
Made Easy is the definitive resource to healthy living for everyone
with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or other wheat sensitivities.