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 youre 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 proteinsEnjoy delicious, chef-inspired recipes that everyone will loveLearn how micronutrients and superfoods can enhance your health and lifeFollow meal plans that make sense, no matter where in the world you are locatedGet 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 inDiabetes Cookbook For Dummies.

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. Shes the author ofMediterranean Lifestyle For DummiesandItalian Recipes For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Flourishing with Diabetes 7

Chapter 1: What It Means to Flourish with Diabetes 9

Chapter 2: Identifying Healthful Nutrition That Tastes Great 23

Chapter 3: Planning Meals for Your Weight Goal and Glucose Management 47

Chapter 4: Bioactive Compounds Nutrition Is More than Nutrients 59

Chapter 5: Choosing Delicious and Healthful Foods 77

Part 2: Healthy Recipes That Taste Great 97

Chapter 6: Breakfast Dishes 99

Chapter 7: Successful Snacking 129

Chapter 8: Small Plates on the Go 167

Chapter 9: Sensational Salads for All Occasions 189

Chapter 10: Savory Starters 219

Chapter 11: Satisfying Main Dishes 249

Chapter 12: Fruit, Cheese, Nuts, and Dessert 279

Part 3: Eating Healthfully Away from Home 309

Chapter 13: Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating 311

Chapter 14: Making Eating Out a Nourishing Experience 323

Part 4: The Part of Tens 335

Chapter 15: Ten Simple Steps to Change Your Eating Habits 337

Chapter 16: Ten Simple Ways to Adopt a Mediterranean Diet 347

Chapter 17: Ten Keys to a Normal Blood Glucose 357

Chapter 18: Ten (Plus One) Strategies for Teaching Kids Healthy Eating Habits 365

Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 373

Index 377