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• Brand-Miller, Jennie, Ph.D. and Foster-Powell, Kaye

The Complete Guide to GI Values for More than a Thousand Popular Foods--Newly Revised and Updated for 2008.

Whether you're looking to lose weight, help manage conditions like diabetes or hypertension, or simply eat for lifelong good health, adopting a low-GI diet is the scientifically proven way to reach your goal. This 2008 guide, updated with more than 500 new foods, makes it easier than ever to select smart, low-GI choices for all your meals. Featured are:

• The GI value for over 1,000 popular foods and prepared meals--twice as many as 2007
• All-new expanded nutrient data--including serving size, calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, fiber, and sodium per serving of each food
• Advice on shopping and eating out to guide your daily food choices
• Essential advice for incorporating low-GI foods into a gluten-free diet