Diabetes - (Recipes for Health) by Azmina Govindji & Jill Myers (Paperback)

About the Book

New edition of this excellent collection of low sugar, low fat, carbohydrate counted recipes to help manage diabetes.

Book Synopsis

New edition of this excellent collection of low sugar, low fat, carbohydrate counted recipes to help manage diabetes.

The right diet is the foundation for succesful management of Diabetes. This revised edition is a cookbook containing over 200 recipes as well as a comprehensive guide to living well with diabetes.

Published in association with the British Diabetic Association, it contains their very latest health care and nutrition advice:
- Keeping weight down - Alternatives to sugar
- Using carbohydrates to maintain steady glucose levels - What to do in an emergency
Each recipe is devised specifically to match the nutritive needs of diabetes - but these recipes are so healthy they're actually good for anyone wanting to stick to a low sugar, high fibre, low fat diet.

Calorie counts and CBH (carbohydrate) ratings are provided alongside every recipe so that it's easy to keep track of glucose and energy levels.

Easy everyday meals - Meals for 1, 2 or more people
- Dishes for dinner parties and entertaining - Vegetarian options
- Plenty of delicious puddings, cakes and desserts

There's also a whole chapter of childrens recipes and advice to help your diabetic child stay healthy.

From the Back Cover

The right diet is the foundation for successful management of Diabetes. Published in association with The British Diabetic Association 'Recipes For Health: Diabetes' contains over 200 delicious recipes each carefully designed to meet the special nutrition needs of people with diabetes.

Calorie counts and carbohydrate rating are provided for every recipe so it's easy to keep track of your glucose levels.

- Children's recipes and advice to help the child with diabetes
- Easy everyday meals
- Dishes for special occasions
- Vegetarian options
- A range of puddings, cakes and desserts

Azima Govindji was formerly Chief Dietician for the British diabetic Association. Jill Myers is the former Home economist to the British Diabetic association

About the Author

Azmina Govindji is Chief Dietician and Jill Myers was previously Home Economist for the British Diabetic Association.