The GI Cookbook - Lose Weight The Healthy Way Using the Glycemic Index. A blanked diet based on the glycemic index is a great way to eat more healthily, and it can also help you lose weight while still feeling full and energetic. This book will give you all the basics of the GI diet and helpful hints for a healthier lifestyle. It also contains over 40 delicious recipes, from breakfasts and light meals to main meals and desserts, so that you have a tasty GI recipe at your fingertips, whatever the time of day.