Diabetes cookbook

Diabetes cookbook

Simon Poole

Book - 2024

"Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies helps you maintain control of your health without giving up tasty, fulfilling meals. With 125 new recipes and an eight-page color insert, this cookbook combines fabulous flavors with proven health benefits. Award winning chef Amy Riolo and internationally renowned doctor Simon Poole provide a holistic understanding of diabetes and show you how to maximize nutrition at meals whether you're living with diabetes, prediabetes, or simply want to gain better control of your health. Each recipe includes a breakdown of ingredients, explaining how various taste profiles affect health and giving you a glimpse of the powerful effects of micronutrients and bioactive compounds. Learn to boost your health and feel... better with this trusted Dummies cookbook"--

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Subjects
Diabetes > Diet therapy > Recipes.
Cookbooks.
Genres
Cookbooks
Published
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc [2024]
Language
English
Main Author
Simon Poole (author)
Other Authors
Amy Riolo (author), Alan Rubin
Edition
Fifth edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
xv, 396 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781394240234
  • Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
  • Part 1. Flourishing with Diabetes
  • Chapter 1. What It Means to Flourish with Diabetes
  • Recognizing Diabetes
  • Defining diabetes
  • Categorizing diabetes
  • Knowing the consequences of diabetes
  • Recognizing how you can manage diabetes
  • Understanding Diabetes, Weight, and Chronic Illnesses
  • Getting the Most Nutritional Value from Your Foods
  • Exercising and Resting
  • Knowing the New Blood Pressure Limits
  • Enjoying a Healthful Lifestyle
  • Limiting your alcohol intake
  • Improving your lifestyle in other ways
  • Chapter 2. Identifying Healthful Nutrition That Tastes Great
  • Switching to a Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle
  • Examining the ins and outs of the Mediterranean diet
  • Noting what the science says
  • Recognizing the diet's benefits for you and the planet
  • Incorporating the diet into your life
  • Adding Up Carbohydrates - Precursors of Glucose
  • Determining the amount of carbohydrate: Does it matter?
  • Considering the glycemic index
  • Eating Enough Quality Protein
  • Focusing on Fat
  • Zeroing in on cholesterol - a risk for heart disease
  • Looking closer at fat
  • Choosing quality fats
  • Figuring Out Your Diet
  • Embracing the Mediterranean diet and other heritage diet patterns
  • Counting carbohydrates
  • Using a simple calculation
  • Monitoring Your Micronutrients
  • Recognizing the importance of Timing of Food and Medication
  • Chapter 3. Planning Meals for Your Weight Goal and Glucose Management
  • Finding Your Ideal Weight Range
  • Measuring your body mass index
  • Counting your calories
  • Nurturing your microbiome
  • Getting enough exercise
  • Finding foods that satisfy
  • Determining Your Nutritional Needs
  • Focusing on the way people eat
  • Remembering you're unique
  • Deciding what's most important and making your plan
  • Checking Out Other Diets
  • The low carbohydrate group
  • The portion control group
  • A diet that emphasizes weight training
  • More extreme diets
  • Chapter 4. Bioactive Compounds - Nutrition Is More than Nutrients
  • Staying Healthy with Bioactive Compounds
  • Recognizing where to find bioactives
  • Identifying some benefits
  • Reversing Inflammation
  • Understanding what inflammation is
  • Identifying what increases inflammation
  • Reversing inflammation - Plant power
  • Understanding Bioactives
  • Colorful carotenoids
  • Glorious glucosinolates
  • Plentiful polyphenols
  • Raising Bioactives and Bacteria in the Gut
  • Looking at what the gut microbiome does
  • Seeing how polyphenols affect the gut microbiome
  • Examining probiotics and prebiotics
  • Choosing Bioactive Quality
  • Making polyphenols part of your diet
  • Getting behind extra-virgin olive oil
  • Chapter 5. Choosing Delicious and Healthful Foods
  • Going to the Supermarket with a Plan
  • Understanding a supermarket's layout
  • The bakery
  • Produce
  • The dairy case
  • The deli counter
  • The fresh meat and fish counter
  • Frozen foods and diet meals
  • Canned and bottled foods
  • Snack aisle
  • Herbs and spices
  • Identifying the Must-Have Staples
  • Stocking your pantry
  • Recognizing essentials for the fridge and freezer
  • Deciphering the Mysterious Food Label
  • Examining the label
  • Considering drawbacks to these labels
  • Making Sense of Ingredients Lists
  • Part 2. Healthy Recipes That Taste Great
  • Chapter 6. Breakfast Dishes
  • Understanding Diabetes-Friendly Breakfasts
  • Getting the most out of your breakfasts
  • Figuring out which fruit is right for you
  • Putting together protein-packed punches
  • Starting with Whole-Grain Goodness
  • Stocking Up on Baked Goods
  • Enjoying Egg-ceptional Dishes
  • Baking egg pies and quiches
  • Trying your hand at omelets
  • Chapter 7. Successful Snacking
  • Enjoying Snacks
  • Keeping healthy snacks at the ready
  • Mixing it up with vegetables and fruits
  • Filling your fridge with dairy
  • Preparing Mini Meals
  • Savoring Salsas
  • Stocking essentials for scrumptious salsas
  • Adding citrus and other fruits to salsas
  • Discovering Delicious Dips
  • Whipping up dips with pantry staples
  • Adding dips and salsas to snacks
  • Choosing healthy dippers
  • Making Base Recipes to Use As Needed
  • Preparing bread-related basics
  • Cooking your own beans and legumes
  • Chapter 8. Small Plates on the Go
  • Planning Ahead - Preparation Is Key
  • Creating Boards, Boxes, and Bites
  • Wrapping Wraps and Rolling Rolls
  • Assembling Bountiful Bowls
  • Chapter 9. Sensational Salads for All Occasions
  • Feasting on Great Salad Greens
  • Picking fresh greens at the store
  • Punching up your salad with protein
  • Going beyond greens with tomatoes
  • Enjoying Entree Salads
  • Adding fresh fruit to your salad
  • Boning up on bagged salad blends
  • Growing your own greens
  • Creating sensational homemade dressings
  • Chapter 10. Savory Starters
  • Enjoying Simple Starters
  • Succulent seafood
  • Delicious dips
  • Creating Crostini
  • Adding Vegetables to Your Starters
  • Soup-Making Basics
  • Chapter 11. Satisfying Main Dishes
  • Making Mains Diabetes Friendly
  • Cooking with macronutrients in mind
  • Expanding your meal options with vegetarian entrees
  • Surveying Superior Shellfish and Fish
  • Making the Best of Poultry
  • Chapter 12. Fruit, Cheese, Nuts, and Dessert
  • Finding a New Take on Fruit
  • Fruit-based desserts
  • Cheese and nut platters as an alternative
  • Fruit salads and yogurt
  • Enjoying Sweet Indulgences
  • Fresh fruit-inspired treats
  • Puddings and creamy treats
  • Frozen desserts
  • Cookies and biscotti
  • Part 3. Eating Healthfully Away from Home
  • Chapter 13. Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating
  • Noting Potential Obstacles
  • Planning for When You Can't Eat at Home
  • Preparing When Eating Out
  • Selecting restaurants that offer diabetes-friendly food
  • Ordering when you eat out
  • Traveling and Eating Well
  • Creating sample to-go meal plans
  • Knowing what you can do when traveling
  • Storing food on the go and saving money and time
  • Chapter 14. Making Eating Out a Nourishing Experience
  • Preparing for Restaurant Dining
  • Starting the Meal
  • Checking Out the Menu
  • Planning at Each Meal and in Specific Kinds of Restaurants
  • Breakfast
  • Appetizers, salads, and soups
  • Vegetarian food
  • Seafood
  • Chinese food
  • French food
  • Indian food
  • Italian food
  • Mexican food
  • Thai food
  • Korean food
  • Japanese food
  • North African food
  • Greek and Levantine food
  • Taking Pleasure in Your Food
  • Concluding with Dessert
  • Part 4. The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 15. Ten Simple Steps to Change Your Eating Habits
  • Enjoying a Good Breakfast
  • Limiting Quantities and Making Substitutions
  • Eating Every Meal
  • Setting Specific Goals
  • Drinking Water throughout the Day
  • Reinforcing Your Behavior Change
  • Eliminating Processed Foods and Unwanted Ingredients
  • Leaving Out Salt
  • Tracking Food with a Diary
  • Cooking from Scratch
  • Chapter 16. Ten Simple Ways to Adopt a Mediterranean Diet
  • Enjoying the Social Implications of Eating
  • Discovering More about Culinary Medicine
  • Favoring Herbs and Spices
  • Switching to Whole Grains
  • Enjoying Fish or Poultry More Often
  • Making EVOO Part of Every Meal
  • Avoiding Highly Processed and Fast Foods
  • Consuming Vegetables throughout the Day
  • Snacking on Dried Fruit or Unsalted Nuts
  • Sipping a Little Wine and a Lot of Water
  • Filling Up on Legumes
  • Chapter 17. Ten Keys to a Normal Blood Glucose
  • Knowing Your Blood Glucose
  • Using Exercise to Control Your Glucose
  • Taking Your Medications
  • Seeking Immediate Help for Foot Problems
  • Brushing Off Dental Problems
  • Maintaining a Positive Attitude
  • Planning for the Unexpected
  • Becoming Aware of New Developments
  • Utilizing the Experts
  • Avoiding What Doesn't Work
  • Chapter 18. Ten (Plus One) Strategies for Teaching Kids Healthy Eating Habits
  • Modeling Behavior
  • Starting Early
  • Allowing Children to Pick
  • Involving Children in Food Preparation
  • Keeping Problem Foods Out of Sight and Good Foods in Easy View
  • Growing a Garden
  • Finding Vegetable Recipes They Like
  • Stir-Frying Veggies
  • Using a Dip
  • Knowing the Right Sized Portion
  • Giving 100 Percent Fruit Juice
  • Appendix A. Metric Conversion Guide
  • Index

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