The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals (Paperback)

~ (Author), M.S, C.D.E, R.D., Joan Clark (Author), Barbara Forsberg (Author)
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Product Description

Diabetic-friendly recipes the whole family will love!

From appetizers to desserts and everything in-between, here are 300 easy-to- prepare recipes for diabetics that can be made from everyday household ingredients—and the entire family can enjoy. Food categories include Mexican, Italian, Pan-Asian, fish, poultry, lean beef and pork entrees; appetizers, snacks, side dishes, breads, and desserts; and fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, pastas, and breads.

• First diabetic cookbook to use the new glycemic index for all recipes
• 300 recipes—far more than others on the market
• 6.5% of the U.S. population has diabetes
• World Health Organization is predicting the number of people with diabetes to double from 140 million to 300 million by 2025

About the Author

Lucy Beale is a weight-loss expert and the author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Weight Loss and The Complete Idiots Guide to Low-Carb Meals.

Joan Clark, R.D., is a clinical dietician and certified diabetes educator with the University of Utah Hospital Diabetes Center.

Barbara Forsberg is an executive chef and co-author of The American Food Library Guide to Regional Food. Her clients include Donald Rumsfeld, Apple Computer, Neutrogena, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and Serta.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (October 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592572758
• ISBN-13: 978-1592572755
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,660 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals , September 9, 2007

By	Ann Human Sanger "sangera" (Cramerton, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very straight forward. Beale explained the mystery of the glycemic index of different carbs. Easy recipes and full color recipes makes this book a winner.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great in spite of at least one error, December 4, 2008

By	Gloria (Corpus Christi, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This book is great in the sense it gives great detail on the nutrition for each recipe even including the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load. Something I wish all recipes came with. All recipes should include detailed information but especially recipes for the diabetic person.

Some recipes use the option of white rice which is not good for anyone but especially the diabetic person. When possible use brown instead for much better nutrition.

The "Garlic Turkey Burgers" on page 67 DOES NOT include garlic in the ingredients list or in the instruction so one has to guess as to how much was meant to be included or if the title is an error. One can always use what is favored in each persons household. I would, however, like to be able to talk to the authors and find out the correct amount since this is a great sounding recipe. Also, the ingredients lists "1/4 cup sliced" but does not say of what. When reading the instructions one finds it must mean for the green onions.

All in all a really great recipe book which begins with good information about nutrition one needs to know in order to eat healthy. I would recommend this book to all... even with the discovered error.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS ONE, REALLY IS TERRIFIC!, May 2, 2009

By	J. M. Warner "Marie Warner" (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The recipes taste great, and, fit well for both diabetic and cardiac health. Also, this book helped me lose weight. I will keep this one in my kitchen.