Living the G.I. Diet: Delicious Recipes and Real-Life Strategies to Lose Weight and Keep It Off - Softcover

Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679312536 ISBN 13: 9780679312536

Publisher: Random House of Canada, Limite, 2003

Synopsis

In this much anticipated follow-up to his phenomenal bestseller, Rick Gallop has teamed up with Canadian Living Cooks’s Emily Richards to provide mouth-watering, green-light recipes, plus motivational tools to make losing weight as easy as possible.

Tens of thousands of Canadians have been achieving their weight-loss goals with The G.I. Diet. What they love most about the diet is how simple it is to follow -- no counting calories or weighing food required -- and they never have to go hungry. In fact, some readers told Rick that they actually eat more on this diet than they ever did before, and the pounds continue to drop off.

Now Rick has written Living the G.I. Diet to help readers continue to lose weight or to maintain their new waistlines. He’s signed up Emily Richards, co-host of the TV show Canadian Living Cooks, to develop over one hundred delicious green-light recipes. Have her Light ’n’ Fluffy Pancakes for breakfast, aromatic Thai Shrimp Soup for a satisfying lunch, and zesty Easy Bake Lasagna for dinner. And don’t hesitate to indulge in Pecan Brownies for dessert, because all these tasty dishes are designed to keep you shedding those unwanted pounds without feeling deprived, without feeling as though you’re even on a diet.

As well as discussing the nutritional qualities of food, Rick talks about its psychological and emotional aspects. He provides coping strategies and comfort-food alternatives, and shares some remarkable testimonials from readers. Topped off with an expanded G.I. Diet Food Guide, meal plans and more snack ideas, Living the G.I. Diet provides everything you’ll need to stick to the healthy track.

Here’s what readers had to say about The G.I. Diet:
“I can’t believe that after two pregnancies and at age 32 I weigh what I did in high school! It’s thanks to the G.I. Diet! I’ve tried other diets, but this is the one that has changed the way I eat and exercise for life.” Janine

“Just want to say THANKS!!! The G.I. Diet is amazing, and easy to follow. I’ve tried to lose weight for years and finally a no-nonsense guide has arrived. As an RN working in a coronary care unit, this book will definitely be recommended to my patients.” Helen

“I’ve lost over 40 pounds in a matter of just over 2 months. My doctor can’t believe the change. Best I’ve felt in years. I weigh less than when I was married 16 years ago. I’m not hungry between meals with your meal plans, and yes, I can indulge once in a while, without putting back any weight.” Joe

“I can’t believe I’m actually losing weight without even trying! I’m not even exercising! And I do cheat a bit (I love popcorn). Thank you for your book -- I’m finally getting the help all my doctors couldn’t give!” Tracy

“I am thrilled about my fifty-pound weight loss (in just less than four months) and significant reduction in my blood sugar. Your book has given me renewed hope in getting my weight off, as I have fifty more pounds to go. It is so confidence-building to know that my morbid obesity these past many years hasn’t been my fault, and I only wish I had known this information years ago.” Irene

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Review

Just to clear up any confusion, Living the G.I. Diet by Rick Gallop does not involve fat-fighting tips from Action Man, and attendance at boot camp is definitely not required. The "G.I." referred to in this sequel and companion to Gallop's bestselling G.I. Diet is the glycemic index, which shows the rates at which carbohydrates break down and release glucose into the bloodstream. Gallop's diet is based on scientific research that shows that the secret to successful weight management is choosing the right foods and avoiding the "sugar high" that comes from a sudden spike in glucose levels. The right foods make you feel full longer, Gallop says, and consequently you eat less.

Gallop is a past president of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, and for this book he turned to Emily Richards, cohost of Canadian Living Cooks, to come up with recipes for the G.I. Diet. Gallop uses a simple traffic-light analogy to help readers cut out the most damaging "red light" foods and choose "green light" foods that allow one to lose weight. Foods to be avoided include some well-known dietary hazards such as doughnuts, potato chips and hot dogs, but more surprisingly, Melba toast, turnips, and watermelon are also off-limits. "Your body digests them so quickly that you are hungry again an hour later", Gallop warns. Foods that get the green light are offered in more than 100 varied and tasty recipes, including Berry Crepes, Smoky Black Bean Soup, Garlic Shrimp Pasta, and Pork Tenderloin with Grainy Mustard and Chive Crust. And since this isn't a deprivation diet, the luscious desserts include Baked Chocolate Mousse and Glazed Apple Tart. Living the G.I. Diet is not based on fads or faulty science but on choosing healthy, foods that are good for the heart. Losing weight is just a nice side bonus. --Carolyn Leitch, Amazon.ca

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House of Canada, Limite
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0679312536
• ISBN 13: 9780679312536
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288