The Diabetic Cookbook : 140 Quick & Easy Recipes

Diabetes is on the rise, yet most cases are preventable and some can even be reversed. Taking steps to prevent and control diabetes doesn't mean living in deprivation; it means eating a tasty, balanced diet that will also boost your energy and improve your mood. Followings are some of the myth prevalent today. Myth: # 1 You must avoid sugar at all costs. Fact: You can enjoy your favorite treats as long as you plan properly and limit hidden sugars. Dessert doesn't have to be off limits, as long as it's a part of a healthy meal plan. Myth: # 2 You have to cut way down on curbs. Fact: The type of carbohydrates you eat as well as serving size is key. Focus on whole grain curbs instead of starchy curbs since they're high in fiber and digested slowly, keeping blood sugar levels more even. Myth: # 3 You'll need special diabetic meals. Fact: The principles of healthy eating are the samewhether or not you're diabetic. Expensive diabetic foods generally offer no special benefit. Myth: # 4 A high-protein diets are best. Fact: Studies have shown that eating too much protein, especially animal protein, may actually cause insulin resistance, a key factor in diabetes. A healthy diet includes protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Our bodies need all three to function properly. The key is a balanced diet. So, Don't worry too much about your diet if you are diabetic, instead just buy this book and start making the food you like, without worrying about sugar, carbohydrate or any other ingredients. Since, we have taken care of all this.

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