The Glycaemic Loading Diet

“The GL Diet Recipe Book and Health Plan: Everything You Need to Know About the GL (glycaemic Loading) Approach to Weight Loss and Health, with Expert Advice and More Than 70 Delicious and Nutritious Recipes, Shown Step-by-step”  by Maggie Pannell

As the title indicates this book is all about the relatively new Glycaemic Load (GL) diet. This extends the concept of the GI (Glycaemic Index) by considering the quantity of carbohydrate in a typical serving, as well as the effect of that carbohydrate on levels of blood sugar, available energy, and weight gain. 

The introductory section provides clear explanations of the diet, the methods of categorizing foods according to their GL levels, and recommendations about foods to choose and to avoid.  Cooking and shopping tips, ideas for healthy breakfasts and lunches, and comprehensive low-GL meal planners make preparing for and following the diet plan simple.   Each of the more than 70 recipes is beautifully illustrated, carefully explained and uses ingredients which are widely available.

The only improvements I can think of would be a convenient table listing GL levels for a wide range of foods, plus more of the delicious and appealing recipes.  Overall this book provides an attractive, informative and easy-to-read introduction to the GL diet and health plan. 

Alison