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How to Determine Your Calorie Needs
Determining your body’s total dietary energy needs takes a bit of math — so grab a calculator. This method of determining your calorie needs is easier and almost as accurate as checking into a research [more…]
How to Cook Low-Glycemic Grains, Beans, Lentils, and Veggies
Identifying low-glycemic foods to eat is the first step; the second step is discovering ways to cook them so that you enjoy making them part of your daily meals. Use the following tips on cooking low-glycemic [more…]
Measuring the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Loads before You Cook
Before you start cooking up recipes that follow the glycemic index diet, you need to know the difference between the glycemic index and the glycemic load: [more…]
Appropriate Portion Sizes for Low- to Medium-Glycemic Dishes
Choosing recipes that are low to medium glycemic and lower in fat and calories is a great way to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. However, eating the appropriate portion sizes is also crucial [more…]
Adjusting Favorite Recipes to Follow the Glycemic Index Diet
One of the simplest steps in adopting a low-glycemic lifestyle is looking at the foods and recipes you already like to cook and eat. You may find that some are naturally low glycemic and don't need any [more…]
Glycemic Index Cookbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Cooking low-glycemic foods is a wonderful tool for overall health, but it's especially beneficial for weight management and insulin resistance. Understanding the glycemic index and glycemic loads of foods [more…]
