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The most significant dietary finding of the last 25 years, the glycemic index (GI) is an easy-to-understand measure of how food affects blood glucose levels and has revolutionised the way we eat. This fifth edition of Australia's original international bestseller is the one-stop classic resource for anyone who wants to discover the benefits of adopting a healthy low GI lifestyle. It will help you: • Lose weight and keep it off; • Improve diabetes management; • Reduce the risk of heart disease; • Improve blood cholesterol levels; • Manage the symptoms of PCOS; • Boost your fertility; • Reduce hunger and stay full for longer; • Prolong physical endurance; • Prevent obesity; • Increase your body's sensitivity to insulin. Professor Jennie Brand-Miller is a world authority on the Glycaemic Index of foods and Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Sydney. Kaye Foster-Powell is an accredited practising dietitian with more than 20 years' experience in diabetes management who consults on all aspects of GI. Philippa Sandall has been working in the areas of health and nutrition for over 20 years, and involved with the pioneers of the low GI eating revolution since 1996.