Sandra Woodruff - The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index

Pros: Great Book for anyone trying to lose weight, maintain blood sugar or just eat healthy
Cons: Sad news about the baked potato

The Good Carb Cookbook believes that eating the “right” carbohydrates can help you lose weight, keep your blood sugar on an even keel and improve your cardiovascular functioning. The “Right” carbs are those that are low on the glycemic index. Listen up,...

Pros: Much information about Carbohydrates and effects on the body. Includes Recipes
Cons: No pictures

I have been looking for a book with more information about the make up of Carbohydrates. With this ...

Pros: clear and concise, easy recipes, clear charts and diagrams
Cons: none

I purchased this book as I wanted to understand better the bad carbs/good carbs controversy. I am in a long process of transforming my diet to a sensible model, based on the 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fats. Thus I wanted to find out what are the "good ...

Pros: A good, balanced cookbook. No faddery here...
Cons: Too little protein/too many carbs for Atkins followers.

This cookbook is good carb rather than low carb so it might have limited application for those on the Atkins diet, especially the Induction phase. But for the rest of us there's lots of healthy recipes, tips on cooking, grocery shopping and dining ...