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The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index
Author: Sandra Woodruff
Binding: Paperback
Published: 11 January, 2001
ISBN: 1583330844
$11.17
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The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index
by: Sandra Woodruff
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Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.4 / 5.0 
A Scientist Yes, A Cook No: 
The first section of this book is an excellent introduction to using the glycemic index as it relates to insulin resistance and all the other carbohydrate and diet related issues which are so hot today. The second half of the book is an awful cookbook. The recipes which call for 95% fat free chop meat for instance betray a lack of knowledge of what makes food taste good. If I had the book in front of me I could site more examples but in general I was struck by the author's desire to offer both low calorie... more info
A Truly AWESOME Cookbook: 
I got this cookbook after doing research about all the diet crazes. This cookbook makes more sense than anything that requires an "induction phase". I mean, we are talking about food and will power, essentially. The thought of controlling the levels of blood sugar seemed sound and simple. My problem was actually finding the book in a store (I couldn't wait to have it shipped!). Since I have gotten the book, I have tried many recipes and have yet to have one that I will not make again. ALL OF THESE RECIPES... more info
Good-Carb rather than Low-Carb Cooking...: 
This cookbook is good (unrefined) carb rather than low carb so it might have limited application for those on the Atkins diet. But for the rest of us there's lots of healthy recipes, tips on cooking, grocery shopping and dining out, and a good explanation of insulin's role in the body and the concepts of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load.
I use recipes from this book and the SUGARBUSTERS Quick and Easy Cookbook. Woodruff, the author of several other cookbooks, covers her bases by making most recipes... more info
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