Author(s): American Diabetes Association
Publisher: American Diabetes Association
Publication Date: 2004-10-21
Pages: 300
Review: This book is full of great recipes whether you have diabetes or not. I have many many favorite recipes from this book. Most are easy to prepare.
Great book and I would highly recommend it. I bought this cookbook for my Mom who is a brittle type 2 diabetic who recently had a heart attack. I wanted to give her meal ideas so she doesn’t despair over having to limit her diet further b/c of her recent heart problems. I’ve only looked through it, I’m giving it to her today. But I’m really surprised at the sugar content in the recipes. I would expect 1-5 grams here & there but some of these recipes are really high. And if you are looking for a cook book that has some ideas for diabetic friendly desserts, this is not the book. Out of the 13 dessert recipes the sugar grams range from 4-26 grams; for an average grams of 12.5. I’m surprised & a bit disappointed.Great cookbook, especially if you are on a restrictive diet due to medical or health related circumstances. We have tried many of the dishes and have found them to be (well, almost to be) very excellent and both flavor, texture and taste. For the health benefits derived it is totally worth the effort.Recently purchased to cook some meals for a neighbor who’s wife passed away on Jan. 10, 2008. Was a huge help as he is diabetic and has heart disease.This book was fine, but I highly recommend the 30-Day Diabetes Miracle series for managing your diabetes and creating a whole new healthy lifestyle! It’s more in tune with “good carbs.”
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