Lose weight, reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, and help control your blood glucose and insulin levels in the most sustainable and effective way by switching to low-GI carbohydrates.This easy-to-use guide shows you the GI values of your favourite foods and preferred brands and helps you identify healthier low-GI carbohydrate alternatives so that you can start making a difference to your diet. Included are:-GI values for over 1,000 foods and pre-prepared meals, including new products for 2014-User-friendly tables arranged by food category, with handy household measures-Comprehensive data on carbs per serve and glycemic load-A shopping list of low-GI essentials-Tips for meal planning-Ideas for gluten-free meals-Advice about eating out and keeping low-GI-The facts about sugar and sweetenersSubscribe for free to GI News - the official newsletter of the Glycemic Index Foundation - at www.ginews.blogspot.com.