Description
Book SynopsisMany of us, at the best of times, struggle for inspiration when it comes to cooking - and that's without a medical condition that may affect our eating habits and require careful management. The right diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and all the more important for the successful management of diabetes.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Thriving with Diabetes 7
Chapter 1: Living to Eat with Diabetes 9
Chapter 2: Eating to Live with Diabetes 25
Chapter 3: Planning Meals for Weight Loss Goals 43
Chapter 4: Eating What You Like (Within Reason) 57
Chapter 5: Stocking Up at the Supermarket 73
Part II: Healthy Recipes That Taste Great 83
Chapter 6: Enjoying the Benefits of Breakfast 85
Chapter 7: Starting Well: Hors d’Oeuvres and First Courses 99
Chapter 8: Sipping Simply Divine Soups 115
Chapter 9: Taking a Leaf from the Salad Bar 133
Chapter 10: Being Full of Beans (and Grains and Pasta) 153
Chapter 11: Adding Veg to Your Meals 171
Chapter 12: Boning Up on Fish Cookery 191
Chapter 13: Flocking to Poultry 211
Chapter 14: Creating Balanced Meals with Meats 229
Chapter 15: Nibbling on Snacks 243
Chapter 16: Drooling over Mouth-Watering Desserts 257
Part III: Eating Away from Home 269
Chapter 17: Eating Out as a Nourishing Experience 271
Chapter 18: Packing a Picnic Lunch 281
Part IV: The Part of Tens 295
Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Simple Steps to Change Your Eating Habits 297
Chapter 20: Ten Easy Substitutions in Your Eating Plan 305
Chapter 21: Ten Strategies to Normalise Your Blood Glucose 313
Chapter 22: Ten Healthy Eating Habits for Children with Diabetes 321
Part V: Appendixes 329
Appendix A: Investing in Food Supplements for Optimum Health 331
Appendix B: Exchange Lists 343
Appendix C: A Glossary of Key Cooking Terms 355
Appendix D: Conversions of Weights, Measures, and Sugar Substitutes 359
Appendix E: Other Recipe Sources for People with Diabetes 363
Index 365
