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Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies [electronic resource].
ISBN:
9781118944288
Title:
Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies [electronic resource].
Author:
Rubin, Alan L.
Personal Author:
Rubin, Alan L.
Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
Hoboken : Wiley, 2014.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (420 p.)
General Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
Contents:
Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Recipes at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Flourishing with Diabetes; Chapter 1: What It Means to Flourish with Diabetes; Recognizing Diabetes; Defining diabetes; Categorizing diabetes; Knowing the consequences of diabetes; Recognizing you can manage diabetes; Controlling Calories; Moving and Resting; Knowing the New Blood Pressure Limits; Accounting for the Rest of Your Lifestyle

Chapter 2: How What You Eat Affects Your DiabetesSwitching to a Mediterranean Diet; Adding Up Carbohydrates - Precursors of Glucose; Determining the amount of carbohydrate: Does it matter?; Considering the glycemic index; Choosing sugar substitutes; Eating Enough Protein (Preferably Not from Red Meat); Focusing on Fat and Using Statins; Zeroing in on cholesterol; Taking a look at other types of fat; Curbing your fat intake; Figuring Out Your Diet; Goodbye Food Guide Pyramid, hello MyPlate; Working with diabetic exchanges; Counting carbohydrates; Using a simple calculation

Monitoring Your MicronutrientsRecognizing the Importance of Timing of Food and Medication; Chapter 3: Planning Meals for Your Weight Goal; Figuring Out How Many Calories You Need; Finding your ideal weight range; Determining your caloric needs; Losing Weight Rapidly at 1,200 Kilocalories; Losing Weight More Slowly at 1,500 Kilocalories; Maintaining Your Weight at 1,800 Kilocalories; Checking Out Other Diets; The low carbohydrate group; The portion control group; A diet that emphasizes weight training; More extreme diets; Chapter 4: Eating What You Like; Staying True to Your Eating Plan

Enjoying the Best of Ethnic CuisinesValuing African-American food; Appreciating Chinese food; Welcoming French food; Enjoying Italian food; Feasting on Mexican food; Savoring Thai food; Relishing Latin American food; Eating the rest of the world's cuisine; Stocking Up with the Right Ingredients; Using the Right Tools; Making Simple Modifications; Taking Holiday Measures; Chapter 5: How the Supermarket Can Help; Going to the Market with a Plan; The bakery; Produce; The dairy case; The deli counter; The fresh meat and fish counter; Frozen foods and diet meals; Canned and bottled foods

The best choices for snacksDeciphering the Mysterious Food Label; Making Good Choices; Part II: Healthy Recipes That Taste Great; Chapter 6: The Benefits of Breakfast; Understanding Diabetic 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 and frittatas; Chapter 7: Hors d'Oeuvres and First Courses: Off to a Good Start; Enjoying Simple Starters; Savoring Salsas

Stocking essentials for scrumptious salsas
Subject Term:
Cookery.

Diabetes -- Diet therapy -- Recipes.

Diabetes -- Diet therapy.

Recipes.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Electronic Access:
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Publication Date:
2014
Publication Information:
Hoboken : Wiley, 2014.