Desserts for Diabetics (Revised and Updated) [Paperback]

Mabel Cavaiani (Author), anne Blocker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

People with diabetes don't have to miss out on scrumptious desserts-thanks to this unique collection of recipes for everything from chocolate chip cookies to banana cream pie. Each seemingly sinful dessert is suitable for a diabetic diet.

This revised edition includes new recipes as well as:

€ Updated and current food exchange lists from the American Dietetic Association
€ A complete nutritional breakdown of each dessert
€ Recipe adaptations for low-sodium and low-cholesterol diets
€ Helpful hints on dessert ingredients and preparation

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mabel Cavaiani, a registered dietitian, is also the author of The New Diabetic Cookbook and The High Fiber Cookbook for Diabetics.

Anne K. Blocker is an RD/LD, with a B.S. in Medical-Community Dietetics. She is a medical nutrition therapist and a member of the diabetes self-management education team for the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Revised edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399528172
• ISBN-13: 978-0399528170
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,859,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Diabetic Cookbook Ever published, April 22, 2000

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Miss Maggie (VA, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Desserts for Diabetics (Paperback)

I've owned a copy of this book for 2 years, and it is not an exaggeration to say I consult it at least once a week. The recipes produce sumptuous goodies, not one of which has that peculiar "diet" flavor, so often found in homemade diabetic desserts. These desserts are sweetened with a variety of sweeteners including aspartame, acesulfame-K, saccharin, brown sugar substitue, regular sugar and brown sugar; used both alone and in combination. Many old favorites are found within the covers of this unassuming book, including a genuine Plain Yellow Cake, which is easier than some diabetic mixes. Fudgy Brownies, tangy Lemon Bars, Rich Sour Cream and Raisin Pie, and my personal favorite, Monster Cookies, are all provided in an easy to follow format, which always produces the results you expect. These recipes simply don't fail. Each recipe contains exchange information, and most include variations to reduce the cholesterol and sodium as well. Several recipes include whole grains, like whole wheat flour or oatmeal. Most can be prepared simply with the items already found in the cupboard, adding built in convience. Best of all, almost all of the goodies are reduced in fat, and all include a calorie count.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 9, 2007

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Barbara Good (Ft. Riley Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Desserts for Diabetics (Revised and Updated) (Paperback)

I like this book and the recipes were really easy to follow. My mom is a diabetic and I could fix things for her the she would eat. I reccomend this book for anyone who is or knows someone who is a diabetic.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much sugar, April 19, 2007

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Mary L. Jacobsen "DOOL fan" (chicago, il) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Desserts for Diabetics (Paperback)

This is supposed to be a diabetic cookbook. There is too much sugar in the recipes. Also, the book is outdated and calls for ingredients that are no longer available.