The glycemic factor combines: the glycemic index, a rating given to carbohydrate-rich foods according to how fast they cause blood sugar to rise after they're eaten and the glycemic load, which is simply the portion size. Eating foods with a low GI (pasta, whole grains, fruit, legumes) helps keep our blood sugar stable, so we?re less likely to become hungry and to over-eat. Invented by doctors at the University of Toronto as a treatment for diabetes, this diet doesn?t just help with weight loss, but several health conditions, and is well-viewed by the medical profession. Topics covered include: ?Myths about food and weight loss ?Why we need to balance blood sugar ?Why the GI Factor helps you lose weight ?Practical tips on starting and continuing the diet ?Glycemic factor tables for common foods