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The Low Gi Guide to Managing Pcos
The authors of the two-million-copyselling GLUCOSE REVOLUTION series bring us this indispensable guide to how a low GI diet can help control PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). PCOS is a difficult syndrome for doctors to diagnose, but for the one in five UK women who suffer from it its symptoms can be debilitating and depressing; they include weight gain, difficulty conceiving, mood swings, excessive hairiness, acne, low energy and irregular periods. Low GI foods address insulin resistance - the underlying cause of PCOS - as well as being a scientifically proven way to lose weight safely and keep it off. In this easy-to-understand guide, the authors explain what PCOS is and how to recognise and get it diagnosed, guide you through low GI eating principles, and provide the tools to help you create and stick to a healthy lifestyle and a low GI diet. This is the definitive, scientifically sound guide for anyone who needs to know more about living a healthy life with PCOS.
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First published July 20, 2004
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Jennie Brand-Miller
114 books9 followersJennie Brand-Miller AO FAA is an Australian nutrition scientist renowned for her pioneering research on the glycemic index and its impact on human health. She holds a chair in human nutrition at the University of Sydney and has coauthored numerous bestselling books on the topic. Her work has earned her widespread recognition, including the Clunies Ross Medal and the Sir Kempson Maddox Award. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2011 and elevated to Officer in 2022. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
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May 13, 2009
Absolutely fabulous book.
I learned so so so very much about what insulin resistance means and how to eat in a way compatible with my body's metabolism.
It's a bit hard to stick with at first, as all diets are, but now that I've been on it hard core for about 1.5 months, I feel so much better. I've managed to cut caffeine out of my diet completely because I no longer feel sluggish in the morning. I sleep a restful sleep at night, and I sleep the whole night through. I get voraciously hungry if I miss a meal because my metabolism has increased. And of course, best of all, I've lost weight without drastically increasing the amount of exercise I do. Truly, 30 mins of strolling a day is enough to make a difference with the right diet. So I split my errands over the week to ensure at least 30 mins of walking a day, and once a week, I bike for 1-2 hours.
Could not recommend this book highly enough for making it all finally make sense after entire life of struggling with my weight!
I learned so so so very much about what insulin resistance means and how to eat in a way compatible with my body's metabolism.
It's a bit hard to stick with at first, as all diets are, but now that I've been on it hard core for about 1.5 months, I feel so much better. I've managed to cut caffeine out of my diet completely because I no longer feel sluggish in the morning. I sleep a restful sleep at night, and I sleep the whole night through. I get voraciously hungry if I miss a meal because my metabolism has increased. And of course, best of all, I've lost weight without drastically increasing the amount of exercise I do. Truly, 30 mins of strolling a day is enough to make a difference with the right diet. So I split my errands over the week to ensure at least 30 mins of walking a day, and once a week, I bike for 1-2 hours.
Could not recommend this book highly enough for making it all finally make sense after entire life of struggling with my weight!
May 7, 2008
A wonderful, easy to read book outlining the way to eat more healthily with PCOS. It's nothing weird- basically more whole grains, fruits and veggies. But to be careful with the sugars! I enjoyed this very much, and found some helpful recipes as well. The only downside- it was written in UK so some of the ingrediants and products mentioned in the book are not available in japan.
March 9, 2011
A really good book for PCOS patients. It not only explains the condition well but also provides a huge glycemic index in the back and a recipe section that looks the most promising of those I've read.
August 15, 2013
This really deserves 3.5 instead of 3 stars. I agreed with 90% of what it said but the other 10% does not make any sense. Frosted Flakes, really? Little things like that make me question the rest of the book. I think I will still try it out minus the Frosted Flakes.
August 21, 2010
I like this book. It was very informative
August 9, 2011
Had some helpful information in the first couple of chapters, then it was mostly just recipe lists. Not as good of a resource as I'd hoped.
October 25, 2011
It's a handy resource and certainly worth looking at if recently diagnosed, but I didn't learn anything that I hadn't already in just one session with a dietician.
June 6, 2012
Very good and eye-opening.
October 25, 2011
Must read!
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