The G.I. (Glycemic Index) Diet

I only have great things to say about this book. Coming from a background of yo-yo dieting trying everything from Weightwatchers to Atkins I was tired. Tired of trying, but then I stumbled upon this book. This is NOT a diet this is a lifestyle of great health. This easy to follow plan does not take you to far to the right or left but it keeps you centered in the middle to be as healthy as possible and lose weight too. This plan is amazing from day one I could not put the book down, I read it all in one day and started the plan immediately. I have gotten healthy and lost 40pounds so far from following this lifestyle. I would also like to mention that I am not diabetic and this worked for me. The plan just makes since. No more yo-yo dieting the plan works for everyday life and for every situation. The book is well laid out. I brought several books to give them to friends and family. I will never diet again but I will stick to this lifestyle for life!!

I have been using Robert Gallop's book for 10 years now and have shared it with many friends. My doctor first put me on the food plan because I had become diabetic. Within one year, I was back in borderline, and stayed with it. The weight began to come off. Now, 10 years later, I have lost exactly 100 pounds. This version (Gallop has been constant about making revisions, and I've bought each revision) is the easiest to read and understand, therefore making it the easiest to follow of all. Recipes, shopping, eating out — it's all there. Red light—no never; yellow light—sometime/occasionally; green light—yes!

I've been somewhat frustrated as of these past couple years as I've been having trouble trying to trim down in the hip/waist area. Reason being that I exercise 5x/week (at least 30 minutes of cardio + weights) and have been pretty good about my what I eat. I'm not an overweight person, but do have problems in the areas as written above.So I gave this diet a shot and got results much sooner that I had thought (i.e. w/in the week). My waist is much flatter and pants are starting to fit like they used to. Almost too good in that I'm starting to lose weight in areas that I don't want (i.e. legs).In addition to cutting the fat, this diet emphasizes the problem w/ simple sugars and processed, refined foods/grains. These are easy to digest and are dumped into the bloodstream quickly. As a consequence, the body is saturated w/ more sugar than it needs and will place it into storage for later use (i.e. fat cells). Insulin is pretty good about transporting this sugar spike and you will be left hungry shortly --> leading to snacking, overeating.This diet is a timed-release diet, if you will. D/t the fiber content of the green light foods, glucose is released at a gradual rate into the bloodstream. This eliminates any cravings for snacks as there's a constant supply of energy/food content in the body for a longer period of time as opposed to simple sugars.This diet is almost perfect. The pro's: it's works! It's overall a better way to take care of yourself. It cuts down on cholesterol and likely prevents type II diabetes. Most important, it's a complete diet: I really like how this diet doesn't cut out on nutrients that the body has to have (i.e. Atkins diet).The cons: GI diet food can be hard to find when it comes to eating/going out. Following this diet can be hard at times d/t decreased availability. Ex: being of Asian descent, brown rice or whole wheat just doesn't happen when we have family gatherings or eat out. Only options are piling on the extra vegetables if those are even available.-Not necessarily a con, but a caution. People on this diet will have to keep their water up. This is important in that less water and lots of fiber can cause constipation or at worst obstuction. Water is important to keep fiber rich foods moving along the GI tract.- Also, it doesn't take too much to make the weight come back. A weekend binge can redeposit the fat almost instantaneously.But overall, I'm very happy about my results and oh yes, the book itself. Thorough enough, very easy to follow. I highly recommend Mr. Gallop's ideas/way of life!

This great guiding diet, helped me contriol my food intake, and thus, my Diabetes. After three months, all of my A1c, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, etc, all got lower. A1c from 7.9 to 5.3. It isn't too tough to follow, but I admit I was confused at first. Then I figured it out, knew what I could and couldn't have without using the charts, or counting carbs. Now, I just know what I can eat, and I feel so much better. I can pick foods no matter where we go, and know that I will remain in my balanced plan. Eating is so much simpler. I have incorporated the books tips and it's just a part of my day. I'm very pleased.

six months ago I bought and read and put into practice the book "The Glycemic-Load Diet: A powerful new program for losing weight and…Rob Thompson MD." It worked. I lost 22 pounds and had my A1C go from 9.8 - 5.6. I did it by eliminating potatoes, pasta, bread, and rice. I thought I would supplement my journey with this book. Yes, the system is simple and easy to understand. However, it will not work for me. Way too many restrictions. I accomplished my goals so far WITH butter, cheese, steak, eggs, bacon, and milk. This system forbids these things and many others I have been successful with. I think this system will work for some people but just not for me.

It really is Easy and Healthy I have owned the print version of this Kindle book for many years. Using it as my guide, and with moderate exercise, I was able to lose nearly 100 pounds. The weight only started coming back when I abandoned the easy, healthy guidelines that this book provides. Because I have fairly recently been diagnosed as intolerant of dairy and gluten, I have not been eating according to the G. I. Diet, and I am reaping the consequences. I have been traveling a good deal, and have had to rely on ready-made gluten-free foods, most of which are not compatible with the low-glycemic style of eating. My current project is to get back on track with eating gluten free and low on the glycemic index. It is not easy, but I believe it is possible. For people without gluten sensitivity, this book provides excellent information for attaining and keeping good health.

Bought the original version,so I expect this will be the same or better,I bought this book for someone because they done me a good turn.

This is a great book, I have learned so much about my eating habits and have learned how to eat healthy and still enjoy the food I’m eating! I would recommend this diet or way of eating to anyone who is wanting to live a healthier lifestyle!

My goodness. Let's go low carb. With the Glycemic index/load as a guide. This book is nothing but an other silly hunger inducing diet. No fats like butter?? Well fat has a glycemic effect of zero. Taken with carbohydrates, fat actually blunts the glycemic index. So why is butter in the RED (avoid) section? Everything must be low fat or skimmed, that's an outdated idea. Like I said: just another diet! Just greens and whole grain crackers. You'll end up hungry and quit.

A must buy

I cant recommend this book highly enough. Very easy to read and understand the concept. Great tools for planning shopping and food. I can see how this plan could be adapted for all diet types. I have tried a few recipes already and turned out great.