The Good Carb Cookbook by Sandra Woodruff (2001, Paperback)

I did Atkins for almost two years. Can you lose weight? Absolutely! Is it Healthy? Not really. Atkins can be Healthy if the protein you consume does not contain bad fats. That is why I love this book so much. It is very easy reading and simple to understand and then follows up with a ton of recipes.

The book is based on the Glycemic Index, which in a way, is what Atkins was all about. Both diets stress that it is important to ones health and weight loss to eat foods that do not raise blood sugar levels, the Glycemic Index(GI)is a measure of how much particular foods raise these levels. This is where Atkins is only half right. It is true that meat and other low or no carb foods do not raise blood sugar leves and have a low GI, but neither does Spaghetti, a food that must be avoided on the Atkins diet because of its high carb content. Both bood agree that white bread should not be consumed. It raises blood sugar levels more than pure sugar.

This book is wonderful. It tells you what the good carbs are, something that Atkins never discussed unless it was veggies. I have done lots of diets and this is my favorite. I have always thought that the best diet is a natural diet not laden with processed foods. This book provides plenty of recipes for that. Plus, I can have pasta and chili whenever I want, which makes cooking a lot less of a hastle. On Atkins it was always what meat tonite.

Do yourself a favor and buy this book, but only if you want to lose weight and be healthy! I would also recommend buying some things, not everything Organic because of the poor food quality nowadays, but that is another book, very important reading.

For those who are used to Atkins and always having a hard time trying to find bread, because lets face it, everyone wants bread. I have found the perfect one. It is high in protein, low on the GI, and has a list of Organic Igredients that can almost be counted on ONE HAND. It is called Ezekial Bread. You can find it in the frozen food section of some SuperMarkets and Health Food stores. Alvarado Street Bakery also makes an Ezekial bread packaged as California Bread. Both bread makes offer other low GI breads. This really opens up your optoins for lunch.

I hope you all run out and get this book. It is Awesome and you won't regret it!

Make It A Great Day!

Amy

I love this book, full of lots of important information to assist in your new healthy eating behavior, lot of fun and creative recipes and makes loosing weight even fun.

This is an extremely information book that not only gives you a wide variety of recipes but a ton of health-related information. You learn all about the glycemic index and how it pertains to better health. It is explained clearly and it makes sense. This is not a crash or fad type of diet, it helps you make a life-style change because there are low-glycemic index recipes in every category--breakfast, snack, dessert, sauce, etc. This isn't just "low-carb" it is about a wide variety of foods that are low glycemic index. Read up on what that is before you buy if you like, but it is good info. to know about

This is a great source of information for anyone on a low carb diet but especially for diabetics. Knowing what your carb counts are help aid in keeping low sugars. I have found it very helpful!

This is an amazing cookbook! I was recently diagnosed with Type II diabetes and wanted to learn as much as possible about "carbohydrates" and how they affect your blood sugar levels. Boy did I find a "goldmine." This book is chocked full of information on carbohydrates and the glycemic index they represent. It has been very helpful in attaining my goal of getting educated about carbohydrates. Now I feel more comfortable with grocery shopping and food preparation. Thanks Sandra Woodruff for a wonderfully education instrument. I know I will use this for many years!!

This book was just what I was looking for to learn about carbs in all foods. Made reading labels less tideous! Packed full of information and guidelines.

I am currently on the nutri system diet, and yes it does get expensive. Great to have on hand, to take to work.
The diet is based on low glycemic index. I just happen to see this book on ebay. I am so glad I did it is GREAT. It gives you basic information on the Glycemic index and then on to WONDERFUL recipes.
The best thing is my husband like the recipes i prepare--BONUS!!

I bought this book because I have PCOS and have been told that a lower carb diet can help. I also read several reviews on Amazon.com that recommended it. This book has some great recipes (pasta!) and explains why eating low on the glycemic index can be helpful to anyone. Highly recommended.

This cookbook is so educational and so yummy. I have been wrestling with my weight for some time due to all the medications I am taking. This cookbook gives recipes for foods that say with you. She also goes in depth about how the whole glycemic index works and why it works. It is so very helpful. I highly recommend this book to those who need to loose a little weight or those who don't know about the glycemic index. I can't say enough good things about this book. You just have to buy it to know what I'm talking about.

I found this cookbook helpful. There are a number of ideas, even for a picky eater like myself. The recipes are simple and easy to follow. I highly recommend.