Publisher's Synopsis
Low-GI foods include most fruits and vegetables, whole or minimally processed grains, beans, pasta, low-fat dairy products, and nuts. Foods with a GI of 56 to 69 come under the category of moderate-GI foods. They include potatoes, white rice, corn, couscous, and breakfast cereals such as Mini-Wheats and Cream of Wheat.
This book includes recipes:
- Strawberry-banana pancakes
- Spicy cilantro dip
- Butternut squash soup
- Poached chicken with peas and herbs
- Country-style pork ribs
- Easy vegetarian lasagna with spinach
- Grilled lemon-and-dill swordfish steaks
- Peanut butterûchocolate chip cupcakes
