Book Description
Delicious food for people with diabetes. Because diabetes affects an estimated 16 million people in the US, half of whom are undiagnosed, there has never been a greater need for authoritative information on the condition. Comprehensive and practical, the Diabetes Cookbook helps people with diabetes take control of their condition and live life to the full. Understanding Diabetes: The American Diabetes Association -- the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research -- joins Dorling Kindersley in publishing the Diabetes Cookbook. Describing the two main types of diabetes and explaining the treatment and management of the condition, the book shows how to plan menus to achieve a well--balanced diet and stable blood--glucose levels, and gives advice on interpreting nutritional guidelines and adapting standard recipes. Stylish Food: From Thai Shrimp and Vegetable Curry to Coriander--crusted Lamb Steaks to Fruit and Amoretti Trifle, over 100 beautifully illustrated recipes demonstrate that a diet for those with diabetes need be anything but dull. Each carefully devised recipe is accompanied by a full nutritional analysis. There are also tips on individual foods, alternative ingredients, and serving ideas. Menus To Suit Everyone: The Diabetes Cookbook shows how easy it is to plan menus that are appropriate to people with diabetes and that also appeal to family and friends. There are recipes for all occasions, including buffet lunches, children's snacks, vegetarian suppers, and three--course dinner parties.


From the Publisher
Written by the health experts at AMA, the Diabetes Cookbook provides valuable, up-to-date information for anyone wanting to lead a healthy life. It features life-enriching, delicious meals that are easily created and work with a diabetic diet. Highlights include: -Dishes created by AMA diabetes experts to help with weight loss, hit daily nutritional targets and minimize disease risk -Shows carbohydrate count -Shows diabetic exchange information for each recipe -Easy-to-follow format so you know instantly how the dish can fit into your overall diet -Up-to-date information on managing and preventing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes -Provides an extensive list of foods that help fight diabetes and heart disease -60 recipes These low-fat and low-cal recipes put the pleasure back into eating for good health.


About the Author
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association supports an office in every state and provides services in more than 800 communities across the county. Its mission is to prevent diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Delicious food for people with diabetes.

Because diabetes affects an estimated 16 million people in the US, half of whom are undiagnosed, there has never been a greater need for authoritative information on the condition. Comprehensive and practical, the Diabetes Cookbook helps people with diabetes take control of their condition and live life to the full.

Understanding Diabetes: The American Diabetes Association — the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research — joins Dorling Kindersley in publishing the Diabetes Cookbook. Describing the two main types of diabetes and explaining the treatment and management of the condition, the book shows how to plan menus to achieve a well—balanced diet and stable blood—glucose levels, and gives advice on interpreting nutritional guidelines and adapting standard recipes.

Stylish Food: From Thai Shrimp and Vegetable Curry to Coriander—crusted Lamb Steaks to Fruit and Amoretti Trifle, over 100 beautifully illustrated recipes demonstrate that a diet for those with diabetes need be anything but dull. Each carefully devised recipe is accompanied by a full nutritional analysis. There are also tips on individual foods, alternative ingredients, and serving ideas.