Not all carbs are created equal; here is a complete guide to selecting and using the best carbohydrates to lose weight, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health. Choosing a balance of foods that are low on the glycemic index will support weight loss and control diabetes, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. Woodruff, a registered dietitian, shares her secrets for eating low on the index. The book includes a reference table listing hundreds of common foods and their GI rating, more than 200 recipes and tips to modify high GI food favorites with low GI ingredients.