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The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries [Hardcover]

Sam Talbot
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October 25, 2011
Sam Talbot is a professional chef, restaurateur, surfer, painter, philanthropist, and, since the age of 12,
type 1 diabetic. Yet he has not let the disease stop him from living a rich life packed with energy, adventure, and achievement—culinary and otherwise. In his first, much-anticipated book, he recounts how diabetes has affected but not compromised his life or career, and he shares his own tips—alongside those from other famous diabetics like Halle Berry, Larry King, and Tommy Lee—on how to handle everything from work and hobbies to relationships and travel with discipline and enthusiasm.
To round out this advice, he offers bits of foodie wisdom and 75 innovative recipes for fresh, all-natural dishes anybody, diabetic or not, can prepare and enjoy.
 
Heartfelt, entertaining, and backed by real-life experience and solid medical expertise, The Sweet Life will give readers hope, inspiration, and the proof they need to realize that life
with diabetes isn’t about diabetes: It’s about living.

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About the Author

SAM TALBOT was runner-up on Season 2 of Bravo’s Top Chef. His latest restaurant, Imperial #9 in Soho’s Mondrian Hotel, opens in early 2011. He lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Rodale Books; 1 edition (October 25, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1605290955
  • ISBN-13: 978-1605290959
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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So far I've made 5 of his recipes and all 5 were delicious! Dee  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Great recipes and easy to make. Sunshine  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for diabetics December 28, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book after viewing Sam Talbot demonstrating two recipes from this book on the Nate Berkus Show. The tagline was "Meals under $10" . I tried both recipes,(Shirataki Noodles with Cashews and Chiles and, Grilled Chicken Thighs with Endive and Apple Saute) both were healthy and DELICIOUS). When I received the book I realized that it was directed towards diabetics. Although I am not a diabetic I do worry about my weight, and with the staggering statistics of Americans developing diabetes I welcomed having healthier options to incorporate into my everyday meals. These recipes include a good amount of protein (which pleases my bodybuilder husband) and an incredible amount of fiber and antioxidants. One example of this is the recipe for Coconut Acai Granola Crumble. It has goji berries, golden berries, mulberries, cacao nibs, acai powder, tons of nuts, and oats. I tasted each item separately and wasn't that enthused, but I made the granola and it turned out delicious. I urge anyone who has not heard of these ingredients to do some reading about them, and you will see for yourself how remarkably healthful this is. I am still trying more recipes and have not yet been disappointed. The only thing I have an issue with, and I know I'm nit picking is this: Although nutritional information is included it is never expressly stated how many servings there are in any recipe. Many you can surmise because of the way you are directed to portion it out. But some you can not, the granola for example. Having said that, the book is beautifully photographed, has delicious recipes that are healthy. Whether you are diabetic or not this book is good for you.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to like it more, a bit sloppy and inconsistent January 25, 2012
Format:Hardcover
After being diagnosed with gestational diabetes and being concerned about not slipping into type 2 diabetes, post pregnancy, I dramatically changed my diet. Was so excited to see Sam's cookbook, recipes looked really interesting. I've tried about 5 of the dishes, loved 3 of them, HATED 2 of them. The egg dishes are a miss (had to throw away the blueberries with egg whites, yuck! and the egg and dried cherry frittata sent my glucose level way up.) Loved the shiritaki noodle dishes and the cod dish. Also, I agree that its annoying that they don't give a serving breakdown. And some recipes include ingredients but then don't say in the recipe where they go. Did this guy not have an editor or a proofreader?? Just seems like it was written by a chef who's not very detailed. Fortunately, I'm a pretty avid home cook who can figure it out but good luck to first time cooks. I will keep trying the recipes but just disappointed that they didn't take more care in the details.
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40 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart, Belly, Tastebud Warming! October 25, 2011
By Kali
Format:Hardcover
This book is a wonderfully personal and intimate story of living with 'choice' and freedom around your health.
The recipes are TO LIVE FOR! A must get for your personal collection and a great gift for the holidays to stay trim!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A T1D Mom - Loves this book!
I love this book - reading the stories and the recipes. It gives me hope that my child with T1D can grow up living The Sweet Life.
Published 1 month ago by K. Hubbell
5.0 out of 5 stars haven't cooked from it yet,
but having had type 1 diabetes for 43 years, I need some new inspiration in the kitchen. I'm busy marking the pages I want to try out first.
Published 2 months ago by Swanee
5.0 out of 5 stars Healthy Helping
My parents are both diabetic and always up to try new things so I thought this book would be a great gift idea. Read more
Published 4 months ago by NixieKiss666
5.0 out of 5 stars Diabetes cookbook
Great book, great recipes, also very educational for someone who is not a diabetic but has diabetic relatives. I have used it since I received it.
Published 5 months ago by Pat Dillon
5.0 out of 5 stars delicious!
sam's recipes are creative and fun. the fish tacos are absolutely delicous!! my husband asks me to make "sam's tacos" for dinner all the time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Colleen Massanyi
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I bought this book after watching a segment on Sam Talbot on the dlife channel. My boyfriend is a type 1 diabetic and also a foodie, so I was really excited to get this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars Sam Talbot, Thank You!
This is such a well written book of a very interesting young man. His recipes are definitely easy to follow and quite honestly, diabetic or not, recommended for a healthy... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jane E. Unger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes even for non-diabetics
Seldom do you find recipes for diabetics that would make people--even non-diabetics--with wow. Some of the recipes in Sam Talbot's The Sweet Life did exactly that. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Walter G. Gozar
3.0 out of 5 stars Hit n' Miss
Sam Talbot's recipes are on the low-carb side and appealing. The nutrition information for each recipe, however, does not include serving sizes. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Kanter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for everyone
One of the reviewers questioned whether this book is useful for those without diabetes and trying to keep low carb and steady blood sugar. It most definitely is. Read more
Published 10 months ago by happyann
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