The Glycemic-Load Diet: A powerful new program for losing weight and reversing insulin resistance
It's not about willpower--it's about your body chemistryYou've tried dieting, and, after some initial success, you always seem to put the weight back on. Stop blaming yourself! The problem isn't with you; it's with the diets themselves.Many are based on the glycemic index, which doesn't make a distinction between good carbohydrates, such as carrots, from bad ones like starches--potatoes, white pasta, sugar, etc. Nor do they take into account real-life serving sizes; the GI numbers are based on lab-controlled portions. The good news is that nutritional scientists have developed theglycemic load, a powerful new tool for controlling weight that's based on what peopleactually eatand allows for more of a variety of foods.InThe Glycemic-Load Diet,cardiologist Dr. Rob Thompson unveils a revolutionary eating and exercise plan that helps you reverse insulin resistance, allowing you to:Eat more of the foods you likeEliminate cravings for starchy foodsEat chocolate and still lose weight!Speed up your metabolism with regular, non-strenuous exerciseKeep the weight off without "dieting"