New Diabetic Cookbook: Delicious recipes for the whole family (Better Homes & Gardens) (Hardcover)

~ Better Homes and Gardens Books (Author), Kristi Fuller (Editor) "Small snacks throughout the day fit nicely into a well-balanced diabetic meal plan-but an ordinary snack of cheese and crackers can become monotonous..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

If living well means eating well for both the diabetic and his or her family, this book provides a good start, highlighting wholesome as well as realistic, easy-to-prepare meals. Fortunately for the family, what is good for the diabetic is also good for them. For example, there's Roasted Pepper Roll Ups filled with spinach, roasted peppers and white kidney beans; a hearty Mulligatawny Soup; Chipotle Beef Chili and Oven-Baked Cassoulet, a traditional French dish baked for 40 minutes instead of simmered for several hours. Desserts, several of which don't rely on sugar substitutes, are not forgotten. Look for Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti with dried, tart cherries and unsweetened cocoa powder; Berry Ginger Shortcakes uses berries, artificial sweetener and fat-free, whipped dessert topping; Strawberry Cream Pie is made with a splash of tequila or orange juice. Peach-berry Cobbler and Fruit Parfait focuses on fresh fruits, fat-free sour cream and frozen light-whipped dessert topping. There are helpful hints about cooking and sugar substitutes strategically placed after several of the recipes. This collection's only weak point is that readers have to wait until the book's conclusion to find any important supplementary material about dietary restrictions or tips on creating a sound meal plan for the diabetic.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

At last! If you have diabetes - or know someone who does - here's the cookbook that allows you to prepare and share delicious, as-good-as-it gets meals for the entire family! Each page is bursting with guaranteed nutrition and inspired taste from America's number one publisher of cookbooks ... Better Homes and Gardens! 150 recipes designed for diabetics, but tasty enough for everyone in the family. Comprehensive, in-depth section discusses all aspects of managing diabetes - from the basics to healthful food selection and meal planning, as well as the importance of physical activity. Includes complete list of food exchanges. Every recipe includes nutrition facts and exchanges based on the American Diabetes Association's exchange system. More than 50 fabulous full-color photographs!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens (March 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696207923
• ISBN-13: 978-0696207921
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #427,741 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious even if you are not diabetic, December 16, 2000

By	Jeannie "ajdelkins" (New Glarus, WI) - See all my reviews

I bought this book intending on giving it to my father who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. The recipes looked delicious so I made a meal for my family. YUM. The food is prepaired so that every meal has a lot of flavor. I kept the first book for myself and now am giving him a new (unused) copy for himself. Be sure to try the cranberry pork chops!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A high quality & beautiful cookbook!, December 2, 2002

By	Fred "mrdata22" (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I already own a couple of dozen diabetic cookbooks. I bought this one based on the reputation of the Better Homes and Gardens quality products. This one continues that tradition. The book is not only beautiful, but includes all the nutrition information, such as ADA exchanges, Joslin exchanges, etc., that anyone could want. Many of the recipes I've found are enjoyed by the whole family...including the fussy eaters and those who insist on flavorful food. This book shows you how to remove fat and and calories and still retain the fabulous flavor in food. Excellent book.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EVEN I CAN DO THIS!, April 9, 2000

By A Customer

Finally someone put all the best information in one place. I can really look forward to good for me and good tasting food. At the same time I have an easy way to track the exact number of carbs and fat I've eaten.