The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil [Paperback]

American Diabetes Association (Author), CanolaInfo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2009

Bring the taste of fresh, natural ingredients and wholesome meals to your table. Featuring 151 recipes made with canola oil - one of the healthiest cooking oils available - this cookbook will allow you to serve dishes that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol but high in flavor in no time. It's just what the doctor, and your inner chef, ordered.

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About the Author

About the Authors
The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen is brought to you by the American Diabetes Association and CanolaInfo. ADA is the nation's leading volunteer health organization supporting diabetes research, information, advocacy, and publication of comprehensive diabetes information. CanolaInfo is a nonprofit information source about canola oil.

Nancy S. Hughes is the recipe developer for The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen. She has created over 4,000 recipes and written 12 cookbooks, including ADA bestsellers The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook, Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking for People with Diabetes, and Last Minute Meals for People with Diabetes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (October 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158040331X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580403313
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Canola Oil, May 5, 2010

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R. Belanger "Veggie" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil (Paperback)

The recipes in this cookbook are, of course, healthy since it was supported by the American Diabetes Association. However, when I bought it I did not know that it was really published by the Canola industry. Every receipe calls for that oil. Not that the oil isn't good for you but I felt, first, that it was just a big advertisement I had paid for. My second objection is that many of the recipes called for "exotic" or not ordinary products you would have in your pantry. I don't like having to buy a whole bottle of an "exotic" ingredient when the recipe only requires 1/4 teaspoon. I'm disappointed in the American Diabetes Association and the cookbook.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great cookbook and I am not diabetic nor have heart problems, March 29, 2010

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gourmet girl "gourmet girl" (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil (Paperback)

I would recommend this book to anyone. It is easy and recipes can be prepared in less than 30". I have even given this book as a gift. All the meat recipes are awesome especially the pork tenderloin ones.

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Simple & Great Tasting Recipes!!, April 26, 2011

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Susan D. Smith (Newort, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil (Paperback)

I purchased this book to try after my Mom had open heart bypass surgery and I was taking care of her as well as my husband has Type 2 diabetes. She needed to keep her sodium under 2000 mg per day. I particularly thought it was great because it listed calories, sodium, etc. making it easy for me. I was pleasantly surprised when both my husband and my mother really enjoyed each recipe I made for them from this book. I don't eat meat other than fish and I especially enjoyed the crab cakes and they are easy to prepare even for guests. I prepare meat dishes for them and I enjoy the marinated Italian vegetable toss. As someone else said, the pork recipes are great as well. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to cook and wants to find good tasting food while keeping track of their sodium and fat and calorie intake. And for those who don't care, just enjoy the great tasting food. P.S. Try the french toast!! Really good!