The GI diet

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Recent Recipes

FatSecret members recently rated these recipes for The GI diet: Eggplant Chips Sliced eggplant baked with parmesan cheese and herbs makes this treat addictive. cals: 123kcal | fat: 7.25g | carbs: 11.58g | prot: 5.24g Chicken Vegetable Soup A low fat, low salt and high fiber soup that's really a meal. cals: 247kcal | fat: 2.60g | carbs: 19.74g | prot: 37.84g Diet Cola Chicken Diet friendly barbeque style chicken breasts. cals: 184kcal | fat: 1.63g | carbs: 15.18g | prot: 27.34g Baked Seasoned Fries A healthier alternative to deep fried french fries without sacrificing taste. cals: 240kcal | fat: 7.13g | carbs: 41.04g | prot: 5.01g Mustard Creamy Chicken Low carb chicken breasts with a creamy mustard sauce that are delicious. cals: 438kcal | fat: 31.00g | carbs: 4.25g | prot: 35.03g view more recipes

Foods you can have

(based on FatSecret member opinion)

Vegetables & Beans
Eggs & Egg Substitues
Herbs, Spices, Sauces
Meat & Fish
Fruit & Fruit Juices
Nuts & Seeds
Beverages
Dairy Products
Breads & Grains
Fats & Oils
Snacks, Sweets, etc

About / History

There are numerous diet books, cookbooks, GI tables and online resources available on the GI diet. The more prominent books discussing weight loss being “The G.I. diet” by Rick Gallop (2003), and the “The low G.I diet” by Dr Jennie Brand Miller (2005). Rick Gallop employs a traffic light system to foods to assist in weight loss.

Relevant Links

Glycemic Index home page

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