Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies - Paperback

by Simon Poole (Author), Amy Riolo (Author)

Easy-to-follow recipes for nourishing, satisfying, diabetes-friendly meals

Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies helps you maintain control of your health without giving up tasty, fulfilling meals. With 125 new recipes and an eight-page color insert, this cookbook combines fabulous flavors with proven health benefits. Award winning chef Amy Riolo and internationally renowned doctor Simon Poole provide a holistic understanding of diabetes and show you how to maximize nutrition at meals whether you're living with diabetes, prediabetes, or simply want to gain better control of your health. Each recipe includes a breakdown of ingredients, explaining how various taste profiles affect health and giving you a glimpse of the powerful effects of micronutrients and bioactive compounds. Learn to boost your health and feel better with this trusted Dummies cookbook.

• Create diabetes-friendly meals that balance high-quality carbohydrates with healthy fats and sustainable proteins
• Enjoy delicious, chef-inspired recipes that everyone will love
• Learn how micronutrients and superfoods can enhance your health and life
• Follow meal plans that make sense, no matter where in the world you are located
• Get a clear summary of the latest scientific understanding of diabetes nutrition

Following the nutritional advice and recipes in this guide will prove that even with diabetes, living with both pleasure and health in mind is easy. Those newly diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, and their care givers will love the mouth-watering recipes in Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies.

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See how tasty diabetes-friendly meals can be

In this update to the beloved cookbook, an award-winning chef and a renowned doctor team up to offer advice, information, and--of course--recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied. Get ideas for every meal of the day, including dishes that combine all your macronutrients into one recipe, for easy and delicious diabetes management. You'll also find out how to eat out without sacrificing health, so life with diabetes can be as vibrant and enjoyable as you want it to be. With this book, you'll work up a big appetite for healthy food.

Inside...

• Recipes for all seasons
• Ingredients and nutrition
• The effect of micronutrients
• Meal plans for your lifestyle
• Healthful snacking options
• Metric and US measurements
• How food affects blood sugar
• Tips for building good habits

Author Biography

Dr. Simon Poole is a medical doctor, author, speaker, and consultant. Simon cares for and treats patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes from diagnosis onwards. Amy Riolo is an award-winning author and chef. She's the author of Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies and Italian Recipes For Dummies.