New Glucose Revolution Guide to Living Well with PCOS [Paperback]

Dr. Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller M.D. M.D. (Author), Dr. Nadir R. Farid Dr. (Contributor), Kate Marsh (Contributor)

Book Description

Series: Glucose Revolution | Publication Date: July 21, 2004

PCOS—Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome—is the most common hormonal disorder among women of child-bearing age, affecting approximately 6 to 10 percent of premenopausal women. No two women have the same symptoms, making it a difficult condition to diagnose. In addition, many women don't know they have it until they try to become pregnant. This breakthrough book contains the latest research that reveals how eating a healthy diet in conjunction with a basic exercise plan is a win-win situation for women with PCOS. The book includes a complete, up-to-date table of GI and glycemic load values for more than eight hundred foods and beverages, provides a clear, concise diet and lifestyle plan, and thirty recipes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Today’s Dietician, May 2011
“A comprehensive guide to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) dietary and lifestyle management.”

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

JENNIE BRAND-MILLER, PHD, one of the world’s leading authorities on carbohydrates and the glycemic index, has championed the glycemic index approach to nutrition for over two decades. Professor of Nutrition at the University of Sydney and the President of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Brand-Miller was recently awarded Australia’s prestigious ATSE Clunies Ross Award for her commitment to advancing science and technology. NADIR FARID, MBBS, FRCP (C), FACP, is an internationally recognized investigative and clinical endocrinologist. He lives in London. KATE MARSH, RD, CDE, is a practicing dietitian and diabetes educator in Sydney, Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (July 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156924457X
• ISBN-13: 978-1569244579
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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92 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational, June 30, 2005

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I think this book is a must-read for any woman with PCOS. I've had PCOS and severe insulin resistance for seventeen years and I felt hopeless about being able to manage it, but this book shows you that small, gradual changes can make a difference. The authors have taught me that losing weight doesn't have to be the main focus, increasing insulin sensitivity is the focus and then everything else follows. They also say that if you exercise but still don't lose weight you are still increasing your insulin sensitivity and therefore reducing symptoms, which I think is a great motivator. The only thing I feel this book misses out is the importance of organic food for health, but apart from that I feel it imparts a sense of optimism and empowerment for PCOS sufferers. I thank the authors from the bottom of my heart.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on the Subject of PCOS, August 8, 2006

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After suffering from PCOS for several years, following the suggestions in this book either erased or minimized my symptoms and allowed me to conceive after years of infertility and miscarriages.

It also contains a knowledgeable overview of PCOS itself. The low-GI diet presented is very doable and healthy. If you only own one book on PCOS, get this one.

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book in the New Glucose Rev. series!, February 11, 2007

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I've read/own most of the books in the New Glucose Revolution family and have followed a low GI diet since 2004 when I read the original book. I have PCOS and found this one a few months ago and I LOVE this one the best I think out of all of them. I loved that it really targeted WHY a low GI diet works with PCOS, and how you can stop the cycle and bring your hormones in check. I love that they do mention using Metformin in correlation with the diet too and that really made me feel good knowing that they had brought up the medicine too since I do take Met. I've lost over 30lbs. and am still losing and highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with PCOS!