Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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!

This cookbook is outstanding... easy recipes with wonderful flavors and good for your health as well. Have given it to many people as gifts and they really appreciate the layout and photography in addition to the recipes. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes heart-healthy eating, but doesn't want to compromise on taste.