The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Reverse Insulin Resistance [Paperback]

Rob Thompson (Author), Dana Carpender (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2008

Now you can eat up, slim down, and control insulin--with 150 easy recipes that are scientifically designed and sinfully good

Imagine being able to lose weight while enjoying satisfying amounts of delicious food. Now, thanks to Dr. Rob Thompson's revolutionary eating plan based on the breakthrough science of the glycemic load, you can prepare fabulously filling meals that actually speed up your metabolism, curb your cravings, and improve the way you look and feel. These surprisingly hearty recipes, created by bestselling cookbook author Dana Carpender, are designed to eliminate the “glucose shocks” that deplete your natural insulin--making it easy for you to lose weight without feeling deprived. You'll be able to enjoy:

Robust Breakfasts
Spinach Mushroom Frittata, Apple Walnut Pancakes

Lip-Smacking Lunches
Oriental Chicken Salad, Oyster Bisque, Ham and Pineapple Slaw

Mouthwatering Main Dishes
Sesame Short Ribs, Lemon Mustard Pork Chops, Indian Lamb Skillet

Delicious Desserts
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Lemon Vanilla Cheesecake

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About the Author

Rob Thompson, M.D., is a preventive cardiologist practicing in Seattle and the author of The Glycemic-Load Diet.

Dana Carpender is the bestselling author of 15 Minute Low-Carb Recipes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071597395
• ISBN-13: 978-0071597395
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Forget The Glycemic Index, Get Delicious Low-Carb, Low-Glycemic Load Recipes From Dana Carpender, March 23, 2009

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This review is from: The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Paperback)

We've heard a lot about the glycemic index in recent years, but not many people know exactly what that means and why they should care. The problem with GI is it is an incomplete equation when it comes to figuring out what impact a particular food will have on the body. A better tool is to determine the glycemic load of what you eat and that's something Dr. Rob Thompson has devoted himself to with his diet plan. In this book of recipes that serves as a companion to The Glycemic-Load Diet, Dr. Thompson teams up with world-famous low-carb cookbook author Dana Carpender to whip up some yummy recipes that are designed to control insulin spikes which lead to weight gain, hunger, and disease. One thing you can always count on when Dana Carpender contributes recipes to a cookbook is variety, mouthwatering dishes, and a commitment to keeping them low-carb. You get 150 outstanding recipes to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and everything in between with this book!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Dana Carpender, December 18, 2008

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This review is from: The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Paperback)

A straight forward and immensely useful review of the Glycemic Load Diet plus lots of really delicious recipes. Dana's work is in my experience always well researched, entertaining, educational and makes for fabulous food that contributes to your health. If you're thinking of returning to health this New Year this should be your first buy and if you have Dana's other cookbooks you won't find this redundant, but fresh and inspiring.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Companion Book to The Glycemic Load Diet, February 10, 2010

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This review is from: The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Paperback)

Having read The Glycemic Load Diet, I was interested to get this book and try some new recipes. Every dish I have tried so far has been easy to prepare and quite tasty. Also, this book includes an overview of information from The Glycemic Load Diet, which may be helpful for those who do not own that book.