{"product_id":"the-complete-glycemic-index-glycemic-load-counters-for-4000-foods-your-essential-companion-to-low-glycemic-diets","title":"The Complete Glycemic Index \u0026 Glycemic Load Counters for 4000+ Foods: Your Essential Companion to Low-glycemic Diets","description":"Stop Guessing What May Raise Your Blood Sugar\nMost glycemic index guides give you a number and leave you to interpret it on your own. This guide provides a more complete picture by bringing together glycemic index, glycemic load, carbohydrate content, and serving size. These measures help you compare foods more meaningfully instead of relying on GI alone, a common mistake that can lead to misleading food choices.\nThe Complete Glycemic Index \u0026amp; Glycemic Load Counters for 4,000+ Foods is a comprehensive 420-page reference created for everyday decisions at the grocery store, in your kitchen, and at the table.\nInside this comprehensive guide, you will find: The Complete Counter for 4,000+ Foods: Compare GI and GL values across fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, dairy products, prepared foods, beverages, and many other food categories. 1200+ Detailed Food Profiles: Explore GI, GL, net carbohydrates, and recommended serving sizes for commonly consumed foods. GI and GL Explained Clearly: Understand what each measure tells you, how they differ, and why both carbohydrate quality and quantity matter. The Portion-Size Factor: Learn how the amount eaten changes a food’s glycemic load and why a low-GI food does not necessarily have a low glycemic impact when consumed in a large portion. The 12 Principles of Low-Glycemic Eating: Apply straightforward principles developed through Dr. Maher’s extensive research and practical application. Practical Meal-Planning Strategies: Learn how to combine foods, select suitable portions, and build balanced meals with a lower overall glycemic impact. Guidance for Everyday Decisions: Use the counters when shopping, cooking, eating away from home, or planning meals for the week.\nWhether you are managing blood sugar, supporting metabolic health, or simply seeking a more informed approach to food, this guide provides practical tools for making better choices, meal after meal.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B08GFSYFX6\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B08GFSYFX6.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Maher, Dr. H.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43612227993661,"sku":"BVV.B08GFSYFX6.G","price":14.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B08GFSYFX6-0.jpg?v=1789254634","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-complete-glycemic-index-glycemic-load-counters-for-4000-foods-your-essential-companion-to-low-glycemic-diets","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}