Diabetic-Diet Books

I rated this book with 5 stars because it opened door for me down a path of learning,understanding and managing diabetes.

This book is a must have companion to the "The What to Eat If You Have Diabetes" book. It offers excellent plant-based whole food recipes can can be eaten by diabetics and non diabetics.

I would have given this book 5 stars, but I think they should have included more recipes.

Note: If you have an aversion to or dislike seaweed, tofu, or legumes, this book is probably not for you.

This book is a great companion to the "The What to Eat If You Have Diabetes" book. It offers excellent plant based recipes good for both diabetics and non-diabetics.

I would have given the book 5 stars, but I only gave it 4 stars because they should have included more recipes. It is not the largest recipe book so I hope the authors publish a second cookbook with more recipes.

I happen to love seaweed, tofu, and legumes, but if you dont like them this book might not be for you.

This book was a pleasent surprise when it arrived. I had turned to vegetarian/health food cookbooks in search of good recipies, but still could not manage my diabetes well enough. This book is not vegetarian, but has similar recipies to books that promote healthy eating.

I did find some confusion in shopping for this book. This book is a companion to What To Eat if You Have Diabetes (NTC/Contmeporary 1999). This book features only recipes, and the first book printed has more information about food composition, etc. I am pleased enough with this one, to search out the first book in the pair.

The companion book to "What to Eat If You Have Diabetes".

This cookbook contains lots of delicious recipes for everything from appetizers to desserts.

Great menu ideas even if you don't have diabtes.

I did not find this book informative. It basically dealt with folks who, while their sugar was high, were experimenting with what to eat and how it effected their sugar. These people were not on medication.

Whether you've just been told you have diabetes or have lived with it for years, there is something for you here. The writing style is easy to understand, and the ideas are reasonable and practical. There is a lot of good information here, and it is presented in a style that felt like I was connecting with a person, a friendly dietician who understood my confusion and frustration. The author recognizes the fact that people will need time to make changes and helps diabetics find a food plan that they can use with the whole family without agonized screams about serving cottage cheese and carrot sticks for dinner. :) I've bought other books that are either too academic or have meal suggestions that I'd never use. After using some of the ideas in this book, I was able to get my glucose levels into the normal range without too much trouble or eating food I don't like. I also lost 15 pounds to boot without really trying. :)

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes nearly 10 years ago. And I found this book very useful and practical. Medical understanding of diabetes is always changing, and this book is a good update for me on the nutritional end. It's even helped me win a couple of arguments with a nurse who is "close" to me, but hasn't studied diabetes since nursing school! Excellent value, and I've recommended it to the nutritionist with whom I work.

As a recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetic, I am looking for lots of information on how to manage the disease in a healthy, positive manner. This book has really helped me. Author Leontos clearly explains the challenges in store but emphasizes positive ways to react. I particularly like her information on modifying recipes. This book is a real bargain for all the help you get!

This small book serves the average person whether diabetic or one who needs to shed pounds. It is very easy to read with many suggestions to modify recipes. Sometimes humorous, always practical and down to earth, it's helpful to all readers. The book is a guide to changing your eating life style without giving up your favorite foods. Whether your tastes are simple or gourmet, suggestions are given to change your eating habits. Enjoyable reading.

GREAT RECIPES AND INFORMATION FROM YEARS OF RESEARCH. A "MUST READ" PUBLICATION FOR US ALL.

Most of the books written on this subject are not reliable sources of reasonable advice and guidance. This book stands out as the best on the subject... and the recipes are great!

This book was a huge disappointment to someone trying to take care of a cancer patient. It is, in essence, a re-hash of the familiar food pyramid guidelines that advise low-fat, low-protein and high-carbohydrate diets, organized around specific cancers. The scientific basis, if there is one, relates to epidemiologic studies of cancer risk. It might be helpful to someone who is trying to reduce their risk of various cancers by altering their dietary habits, but I doubt if this book has much more to offer than most of what has been published on that topic over the past several years. It has no scientific grounding for those who already have cancer, and may in fact suggest dietary patterns that would undermine the nutritional needs of those who are already in treatment, when fats and proteins may be friends. For someone undergoing cancer treatment, or in recovery from that ordeal, it has very little to offer that the hand-outs in your doctor's office don't already tell you.

This is an excellent book. It allows cancer patients and their caregivers to understand why certain foods and eating styles may help or hurt. It also provides sample recipes to start the patient along in modifying his/her diet.

Very simple and easy to follow. Has very healthy recipes and it helps you to plan out your choices. I am very happy with this cookbook.

Great introduction to diabetes and proper nutrition in the forward. I have thoroughly enjoyed most of the recipes in this book. One of my favorites is the Black Bean Burritos and then turn it into the Southwest Omelet for breakfast. The desserts are a little weak but that is often the case with diabetic recipes. Could use more photos. Wonder why most cookbooks lack that presentation factor? Regardless, highly recommend this cookbook if you want to eat healthy.

Every diabetic should keep Eating Well's Diabetic Cookbook in their kitchen, right next to the Splenda. It has all the recipes anyone---diabetic or not---could want to live well and healthfully. The recipes are low in sugar and low in fat but no one would suspect them of being "special" in the dietary sense, more like special in the culinary realm. It's so nice to have a good guide to cooking delicious, healthful meals that can be enjoyed by the whole family, not just people who are watching blood sugar levels (or weight, or blood pressure, or cholesterol.) This is not just a guide for diabetics; it's a cookbook for anyone who enjoys eating and staying healthy.

This book has a lot of helpful recipes an diabetic information, it could have had more pictures of the dishes that the recipes represent

The Kids Choice Cookbook is an excellent book for anyone! Even though I do not have diabetes (I have hypoglycemia), this book had TONS of tasty recipes and tips for healthy eating. All the recipes are very easy to make and have step-by-step instructions, so even little kids can learn to cook healthy foods and snacks. I also like how the author lists the exchanges for every recipe, so you don't have to guess. This book would be a great gift for a kid, newly diagnosed with diabetic. I highly recommend it!

I work in a daycare and this book has many helpful recipes for different age groups. I would recommend this book to other caregivers and parents. I even recommend this book to those who are just starting to cook.

I work in a daycare and this book has many helpful recipes for different age groups. I would recommend this book to other caregivers and parents. I even recommend this book to those who are just starting to cook.

I have never enjoyed a cookbook more! It brought back all those warm fun times I had cooking, with my mother and especially my grandmother, as a child. I love Mr. Radish and his "did you know?" and "just for fun" tips. I work in healthcare and I see time and again adult diabetic patients whose diets are inadequate and unhealthy. If we can instill in the children a love of cooking and empower them to make healthy food choices I believe it will positively affect every aspect of their lives. This cookbook can be a BIG step in that direction. I must note that I gift this cookbook to all the children in my life (nephews, friends kids, etc.) as healthy eating and alot of fun are good things for all children! I also recommend Colleen Bartley's cookbook for big kid's called First Choice...but that's a review for another day. Enjoy the good eats!

This is a good book for anyone wishing to improve his/her eating lifestyle. For diabetics and others who need to count carbohydrates it is a disappointment as it does not even mention carbs. I hope this major oversight will be corrected in a new edition.

My husband is has type two diabetes. He lost 28 pounds eating the creative recipes from this book. Without complaints!

I am really enjoying this cookbook. I think you need to use it in conjunction with a book that has more information about diabetes and food components, (even if they contain meat recipes) however, the recipes in this book are wonderful. I tried vegetarian cookbooks and experienced difficulty with my diabetes. With this book and more study, I can live without meat. I have not found any other vegetarian books on the market and am grateful to have found this one.

This book has a recipe for vegetable stock that is worth its price alone. It will save a lot of money to make this myself.

This book supplied me with some much-needed advice on preparing meatless meals for a diabetic. However, ADA guidelines (as explained to me by a dietician) now use the number of carbohydrates as a guideline for most meals and this book failed to list the carbohydrate content of any of the dishes, which was a disappointment to me. Otherwise, I feel the book is a good start for someone who finds they are at a loss on how to prepare dishes which are both meatless and suitable for diabetics.

This book has been absolutely wonderful - bought it and one other of the series and will eventually have them all. Takes all the guesswork out of meal planning for the day, and the recipes are terrific! Took this one in and showed it off at my Diabetes Education class and it was such a huge hit that I'm sure you'll have several orders soon!

I like the cut-a-ways so we can plan the whole day on one page. That has been the bigest help for me.

If I had not bought the prior Month of Meals it would have been a good cook book.
I had purchased the other two and in this one there were duplicate receipes and only a few new ones.
My recommendation would be; Purchase this one if you have not purchase one and two Month of Meals.

Buying Month of Meals and its companion, the Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook, was a great way for my husband and me to learn more about diabetes. I liked the way the book was segmented so you can mix and match meal plans for breakfast, dinner, and supper by flipping the top, middle or bottom of a page. With 30 days of ideas, there is enough variety to keep a diet interesting. Sometimes we don't like a specific recipe, but we like the ingredients and use them in a way that still meets the book's intent. Excellent guide.

At first glance Every Day's A Holiday Diabetic Cookbook might seem a Christmas title - but it's far more; it promotes making every meal 'holiday' through flavorful, healthy food. Mr. Food is best known for his earlier 'guy food' books on how the basic bachelor male could whip up a gourmet meal with few ingredients or knowledge: with this and his prior Quick And Easy Diabetic Cooking, he moves in a healthier direction, lending his focus on flavor and speed and appeal to a diabetic's healthy requirements. From Garlic-Crusted Cornish Hens to Champagne Turkey, Creamy Spinach Soup and Balsamic Pork, the dishes sound complicated and fancy - but complicated, they are not! Packed with flavor and appeal - and some of the appeal lies in the super-quick preparation times!

This book has been a blessing to me. Having lost some weight, I really wanted a book that emphasized great food and low cal. What better way than a book for diabetics. An easy way to reduce sugar and calories, even though I am not diabetic. And who better to bring you great food and EASY to prepare food than MR Food. I immediately made the chicken cordon bleu. Swore I'd never have time to prepare it late one evening and feed 3 starving children. Yet somehow it came together in 30 minutes and tasted amazing....better to me than restaurant eats and so easy! My picky kids loved it as well as the steak tips recipe....and they dislike veggies normally!

This book does have alot of great recipes in it, but that is because they are old standbys, at least at my house. I do enjoy the fact that it has the nutritional information listed, which I wish more recipe books would follow suit. And the little tips at the bottom of each page are interesting. Most all of the recipes are fairly simple and this would be a great starter book.

This is the greatest cookbook I ever brought and I recommend everyone who like delicous desserts there are some as Mr Food would say Oooh it's so gooood. I just got this book this week and it makes a great Holiday gift.And you don't have to be a diabetic to enjoy this good food.

Most of the cookbooks I own come with the appliances I buy. This book is an exception. I enjoy the flavours of maple syrup and honey and was delighted to find a cookbook that caters to my tastes. I find the recipes easy to follow. I'm not an expert in the kitchen. Beside each recipe is a margin where the author has put some notes and room enough for you to enter any notes you may want to as well. At the end of some recipes are tips that give you a clue as to what to expect if you've never had the experience of, "Carmelizing Maple Syrup", for example. Another tip I really liked was the suggestion of using a variety of apples in my apple pie. That was a tasty surprise. The Pastry recipe, which she credits to Julia Child, is the best I've ever had. If you are a chocolate lover, try Aunt Josephine's Chocolate Cake. It's heavenly. I find the author's approach to the reader to be like a personal tutorial. It's like she's right there watching over and encouraging your every move. I haven't tried all the recipes yet but I'm getting a little braver as I tackle the standards: date squares, brownies, pies, and cookies. Thank you Carrie Davis for the "Naturally Sweet Baker".

As a professed chocoholic I was prepared only to savour the chocolate recipes in Carrie Davis's The Naturally Sweet Baker. But to be fair, I didn't restrict myself to those, although there is an ample supply. And I have to admit, that Davis's Maple Mousse is just about the nicest dessert I have ever made or eaten! And my guests raved about it too.

Of course, Aunt Josephine's Chocolate Cake was a real winner as well. This cookbook is a great resource for information about alternatives to refined sugar in your baking, and an absolute treasure trove of recipes. Check it out for some fun, adventure and delicious treats!

The book is beautiful. But I was looking for recipes that used mostly honey, maple syrup, or molasses. She loves using maple sugar and uses it in tons of recipes. I think maple sugar is too much like sugar and don't want to use it. I haven't made one thing yet because I don't have any of the things on hand to use.

This book gives information about alternatives to refined sugar. It is a very good book with excellent recipes (from simple cookies -the chocolate shortbread sounds terrific- to cakes and ice creams. But, something important, be ready to buy or order (there is a page of sources. Fantastic!) "Sucanat" or "maple sugar", "rice syrup" or "maple syrup". Because if you do not have these on hand, you cannot try the recipes. There are also some recipes with honey, an ingredient that is easier to find.

Excellent book with plenty of recipes and nutritional background. The depth of knowledge is reminiscent of a textbook. A must have for healthy eating!

I bought this in the hopes that I could make some yummy meals for my family that weren't loaded down with sugar or fats. I can't say this cookbook provides the best recipes for those needs. It was well organized and planned out but several of the recipes shouldn't be falling under the healthy category. Refined sugar (white) should never have a place in a health-based cookbook. That's just one of the examples. It was okay, but I'd see if your local library has if first.

It's a great book. I liked how they divided the book into different sections for each region. This is more than just a recipe book. It has other useful information about chosing different types of meats, vegetables,ect. Great book. It would be a perfect gift for anyone on your Christmas list!