From Our Editors
In addition to 200 wonderful recipes, "The Everyday Gourmet Diabetes Cookbook" offers a cogent summary of the American Diabetes Association guidelines, along with tips on shopping and eating out, meal planning, and other helpful information for living a fulfilling diabetic life.
From the Publisher
There is good news out there for people with diabetes. Eating
wonderful meals can be a part of a healthy lifestyle, and Mary
Donkersloot, R.D., serves up hundreds of tempting recipes that will
satisfy everyone in the family. Featuring the new Carbohydrate
Counting System, The Everyday Gourmet Diabetes Cookbook is filled
with easy, irresistible recipes and indispensable information for
living a deliciously healthful life.
Part One, "New Basics: Smart Moves for Managing Diabetes," provides
a thorough explanation of the Carbohydrate Counting System, along
with vital information about meal planning, exercise and weight
management, raising children with diabetes, and how different foods
affect your blood glucose levels.
Part Two, "The Recipes," provides hundreds of recipes for Breakfast
and Brunch; Appetizers and Small Meals; Soups; Salads; Salad
Dressings, Sauces, and Marinades; Fish; Poultry; Lean Meats; Pasta
and Pizza; Sandwiches and Tortilla Stuffers; Main Dishes with
Beans; Small Dishes Featuring Vegetables; Small Dishes Featuring
Grains and Starchy Vegetables; and Desserts; and every recipe is
accompanied by a complete nutritional analysis, including
exchanges.
The end of the book has complete exchange lists, tips on reading
food labels, mail-order sources, and resources.
For the millions of people with diabetes, The Everyday
Gourmet Diabetes Cookbook is the most up to date,
appealing, and easy-to-use cookbook available today.
About the Author
Mary Donkersloot, R.D., is a Beverly Hills-based consulting nutritionist who treats clients dealing with diabetes, weight control, eating disorders, and fitness and nutrition issues. She is the author of Fast Food Diet and the nutrition consultant for numerous national food corporations.