Many 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. Fully updated for a UK audience Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies will include the latest dietary recommendations and medical information on diabetes and its management. Packed with over 100 delicious and easy to prepare recipes - for everyday eating and entertaining - alongside a brand new section on packing healthy lunches and picnics, this book will help make mealtimes interesting and healthy. The book also offers guidance on the glycaemic index, nutritional information, diabetic exchanges for each recipe and lifestyle advice to help readers take control of their condition and live life to the full.

Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies will feature:

Part I: Thriving with Diabetes



Living To Eat With Diabetes
Eating To Live With Diabetes
Planning Meals for Weight Loss Goals
Eating What You Like (Within Reason)
Stocking Up at the Supermarket

Part II: Healthy Recipes That Taste Great



Enjoying the Benefits of Breakfast
Starting Well: Hors d’Oeuvres and First Courses
Sipping Simply Divine Soups
Taking a Leaf From the Salad Bar
Being Full of Beans (and Grains and Pasta)
Adding Veg to Your Meals
Boning Up on Fish Cookery
Flocking to Poultry
Creating Balanced Meals with Meats
Nibbling on Snacks
Drooling Over Mouth-Watering Desserts

Part III: Eating Away from Home



Eating Out as a Nourishing Experience
Packing a Picnic Lunch

Part IV: The Part of Tens



Ten (or So) Simple Steps to Change Your Eating Habits
Ten Easy Substitutions in Your Eating Plan
Ten Strategies to Normalize Your Blood Glucose
Ten Healthy Eating Habits for Children with Diabetes

Part V: Appendixes



Appendix A: Investing in Food Supplements for Optimum Health
Appendix B: Exchange Lists
Appendix C: A Glossary of Key Cooking Terms
Appendix D: Conversions of Weights, Measures, and Sugar Substitutes
Appendix E: Other Recipe Sources for People with Diabetes