Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies (eBook)

Dr. Alan L. Rubin is one of the leading authorities on diabetes and the author of many books, including Diabetes For Dummies, Type 1 Diabetes For Dummies, and Prediabetes For Dummies. Cait James, MS, has counseled clients in individualized nutrition and personal fitness plans in health clubs.

Introduction 1

Part I: Flourishing with Diabetes 5

Chapter 1: What It Means to Flourish with Diabetes 7

Chapter 2: How What You Eat Affects Your Diabetes 19

Chapter 3: Planning Meals for Your Weight Goal 37

Chapter 4: Eating What You Like 47

Chapter 5: How the Supermarket Can Help 61

Part II: Healthy Recipes That Taste Great 71

Chapter 6: The Benefits of Breakfast 73

Chapter 7: Hors d'Oeuvres and First Courses: Off to a Good Start 91

Chapter 8: The Benefits of Soup 109

Chapter 9: The Versatility of Salads 129

Chapter 10: Stocking Up on Grains and Legumes 153

Chapter 11: The Key Role of Vegetables 173

Chapter 12: Fish: Good Protein, Good Fat 205

Chapter 13: Poultry: Moist and Delicious 229

Chapter 14: Eating Meat Occasionally 243

Chapter 15: Snacking without Guilt 255

Chapter 16: Making Room for Dessert 271

Part III: Eating Healthy Away from Home 287

Chapter 17: Making Eating Out a Nourishing Experience 289

Chapter 18: Fast Food on Your Itinerary 299

Part IV: The Part of Tens 313

Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Simple Steps to Change Your Eating Habits 315

Chapter 20: Ten Simple Steps to Adopting a Mediterranean Diet 323

Chapter 21: Ten Keys to a Normal Blood Glucose 333

Chapter 22: Ten Strategies for Teaching Kids Healthy Eating Habits 341

Part V: Appendixes 347

Appendix A: Restaurant Descriptions 349

Appendix B: Glossary of Key Cooking Terms 361

Appendix C: Conversion Guide 365

Appendix D: Other Recipe Sources for People with Diabetes 369

Index 373