I am looking for a cookbook with simple -easy to find ingredients- recipes.
My dad has type 2 diabetes. He's overweight and I need to start cooking for him so that he can lose weight and at the same time control his diabetes immediately because his doctor called and told me if his diet is not controlled he could have a heart attack.
I am thinking of buying one of these books, but I was wondering if anyone has tried any of them and knows which one is the best.
Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies by Alan L. Rubin
The Easy 4-Ingredient Diabetic Cookbook by Sally Hunt
All New Complete Step-by-Step Diabetic Cookbook
I could use recipes I find online, but it's a hassle because I don't have a printer and I can't cook with my computer in the kitchen.
Any help would be appreciated! Thank you for the information.
I should have mentioned my dad also has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I have type 2 diabetes, I also collect "Good" Diabetic cookbooks.The "All-New Complete Step- by - Step Diabetic Cookbook is really one of the "Good" ones. I own it and do recommend it
The recipes are simple to prepare and they're just Down Home Cook'n,nothing gorment just everyday stuff like: Chicken Casserole, Lemon Roasted Chicken, Skillet -Barbecued Pork Chops,
Individual Meat Loaves,Chili,Stews,Fudgy Cream Cheese Brownies,Cookies,Pies,well just everything.
Every recipe tells the nutritional fact like: Calories,
Carbohydrates, Fats, Cholestrol ect.. Per Serving
The book also has a "Teaching Guide" to help diabetics and their famlies to learn more about their Meal Planning.The book cost me a little over $20.00
"And I use it"
Some other good Diabetic cookbooks are:
"Diabetes Meals on $7 a Day or Less" By the American Diabetes Association.Cost: $12.95
You can find these books at most book stores.
"The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes"By the American Diabetes Association
Cost:$14.95
I can always trust the American Diabetes Association for good cookbooks and if I want one that's not from them I always check it out with my
dietitian. NONE OF THE ABOVE!!! If you buy the South Beach cook book or the Atkins Diabetes Revolution you have a much better chance of helping your dad control his diabetes.
The American Diabetes Assn has finally seen the light and come into the 21st century and is admittingthat the low carb diets have a place in our world of diabetes. they will be having this statement in the 2008 announcements.
Just eliminate potatoes, corn, carrots, peas, dried beans, grains, cereals, rices from his food plan.
Cook a 3 to 4 ounce piece of any sort of meat - beef, chicken, fish, lamb, etc, and fix a nice large dark green salad with tomatoes and other veggies. Use regular dressings, not the low fat junk as it has too much either sugar or salt.
Allow 1 slice of bread per meal with butter.
Must have that much fats in the food plan or he will complain that he is starving!! For sure, I know!
Apples are good snack foods and fruit serving. Cheeses are good and so are nuts.
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