This is an accessible, authoritative guide to the low-GL diet plan for natural weight loss the healthy way. There is a comprehensive expert introduction that explains what GL means, how foods are categorized and how they can be combined, and offers useful cooking and shopping tips, and detailed at-a-glance low-GL meal planners. The fabulous recipe collection features specially selected low-GL dishes, ranging from soups and light meals to fish, shellfish, poultry and meat dishes, and even tempting desserts. It includes a full nutritional analysis for each dish, including GI and GL loading. It offers a lively and informative introduction explains exactly what GL, or 'Glycaemic Loading', is, how it works, and how it can be applied in everyday life. Essential information such as which foods have a low GL, how they can be combined, and how to follow the diet plan, are brought to life with easy-to-use charts and informative illustrations. Cooking and shopping tips, ideas for healthy breakfasts and satisfying light meals, and comprehensive low-GL meal planners make preparing for and following the diet plan simple. More than 70 carefully selected low-GL recipes offer a wealth of choice, suitable for every occasion and preference. This title features delicious dishes that range from sustaining soups and versatile vegetarian meals to flavoursome fish and shellfish dishes, and even some tempting desserts.