Delicious Dishes for Diabetics: Eating Well with Type-2 Diabetes [Paperback]

Robin Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2011

This is a food-lover’s guide to eating well with diabetes. Based on Mediterranean cuisine—one of the healthiest in the world—British actor Robin Ellis shares his lifetime collection of healthy recipes fit for any type of diabetes. Living with Type-2 diabetes himself, Robin explains the strategic changes he has had to make in what he eats and how he prepares his food. His cookbook offers superb recipes for satisfying dishes such as Lamb Tagine, Roast Quail in Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Peppers Stuffed with Tomato and Goat Cheese, and Chick Peas with Tomato Sauce and Spinach.

Not only does Delicious Dishes with Diabetes show you how to eat well, Robin also teaches you how to improve your day-to-day health. With simple daily walks and a revamped eating style, Robin has managed his condition without medication for over six years! If Robin Ellis can, so can you!

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About the Author

Robin Ellis is known worldwide for his role as Captain Ross Poldark in the classic BBC series. He learned to cook from his mother, who suffered from Type 1 diabetes. He lives in south-west France.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1616084588
• ISBN-13: 978-1616084585
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robin Ellis is a British actor best known for playing the leading role in the BBC/Masterpiece Theater series, Poldark, based on the novels of Winston Graham. He appeared in many other classic TV series and had a long career in British theatre, including a stint with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His most recent role was in the original Swedish version of the detective series, Wallander. He also starred in the Merchant Ivory film, The Europeans and can been seen in Fawlty Towers, The Good Soldier and Elizabeth R. Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinellis/

He lives in Southwestern France with his American wife and a menagerie of animals. His life-long passion for cooking plus a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes led to writing his first cook book, Delicious Dishes for Diabetics: Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes.

Robin's mother suffered with Type 1 Diabetes all her life and died of a sudden heart attack linked to her condition. So when Robin received his diagnosis in his mid-fifties, he took it seriously. By adjusting his cooking, he managed to control his blood sugar, keeping it in the "normal" range, for six years. (He also took up walking for exercise.) His passion for Mediterranean cuisine, generally acknowledged to be one of the healthiest ways of eating, and his wry humor inform his cookbook--which is illustrated with watercolors of his home in France. He blogs regularly on food, cooking and French rural life at http://robin-ellis.net/.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Healthy Food and not a trace of denial of pleasure ! October 9, 2011

By M. Simon Chandler

Format:Paperback

Although aimed at diabetics, this book of food is fun and not a trace of denial of pleasure. It is beautifully illustrated by Hope James with delightful pictures of the house where Robin Ellis lives. I have already tried several of the recipes- Donald's cold cucumber soup, Tonno e Fagioli a wonderful tuna salad, the baked mackerel fillets are great as is the Blackened Salmon with Orange Yogurt Sauce. I can't wait to try out Ismail's Spicy Chicken Curry or the Lamb Tagine. There are really useful ideas for salad dressings and sauces. Plus,and this is a big plus, you feel like you are getting to know the man himself. His enthusiasm for good food is transmitted throughout the book like the word Brighton in a stick of Brighton Rock ! :) If you have a day when you just don't know what to cook, you can open this book and find something to inspire you and get you cooking with pleasure.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous grub for everyone not only diabetics October 8, 2011

By Sonia

Format:Paperback

Well balanced recipes, simply, precisely and informerly explained...nice pictures too.
I have an organic veg garden and it's inspiring to read Robin's recipes.
He shows how to get your meat and vegetables to the table without fuss. Retaining freshness, colour and flavour.
It's a great read and you'll love Robin's enthusiasm for the simple delight of cooking.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Recipes from Poldark October 5, 2011

By H. Brady

Format:Paperback

I know this cookbook is geared toward people wanting to eat healthier--especially diabetics--but I like it just because it has so many recipes for great-tasting dishes. And because it was written by Robin Ellis--the dashing Ross Poldark in the Masterpiece Theatre series. Try the chicken with capers in lemony sauce with baked sweet potato with fillings.