Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook: Everyday Meals Easy as 1-2-3

by Betty Crocker, Diane Reader (Editor), Maureen Doran (Editor)

At last! This special cookbook puts flavor and choice back on the menu for people with diabetes and their families Betty Crocker, America's most trusted friend in the kitchen, has teamed up with the International Diabetes Center (IDC)--one of the leading medical centers--to create an indispensable source of easy-to-make recipes and up-to-the-minute food and nutrition information for the growing numbers of people who have diabetes, more than 15 million of them. Here is the first cookbook to include recipes featuring Carbohydrate Choices--the new, simplified approach to meal planning recommended by the American Diabetes Association. For people who find diet exchanges too hard, too limiting or too much work, this new method is a real breakthrough. Each of the book's 140 recipes shows the number of Carbohydrate Choices per serving, so that planning the rest of the meal is easy. From Old-Time Beef and Vegetable Stew to Creamy Vanilla-Caramel Cheesecake, the recipes are made with everyday ingredients, including sugar. No food groups or ingredients are left out, so there's no need for anyone to feel deprived or restricted to a special diet. Food exchanges are also included, making it easy for those who still count calories. Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook is also packed with expert medical and nutrition tips from Dr. Richard Bergenstal, an endocrinologist and diabetes doctor, and two registered nurses-- invaluable for the newly diagnosed as well as for those who have been coping with diabetes for years. Throughout the book, real-life advice from people who have diabetes offers inspiration and great ideas on dealing with this chronic disease. When it comes to eating and living with diabetes, people need guidance and advice they can trust.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Health

255 pages, Hardcover

First published February 15, 2003

Reviews

[Suzanne Gert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent. Tons of great recipes with easily accessible ingredients and includes nutritional information.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good "starter" cookbook for more carb-conscious meals with straight-forward ingredients, clear directions, and nutritional breakdowns. The "hash brown" breakfast casserole was the best find ... low-fat, low-carbs, healthy, and filling ... just add salsa to finish. Ah the joys of egg whites, realized.

[Jc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Choke full of great recipes for the diabetic who wants to control blood glucose. I have already tried a few and was surprised at how quick and easy the recipes were to make. I cannot wait to get back to the kitchen!

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

If my kids will eat recipes from it, it has to be doing something right.

[Stephanie Pieck · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book offers a good starting point for those with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or anyone connected with diabetics. The combination of medical information, advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle, and over 100 recipes for every meal was informative and easy to read. The overall tone was encouraging and upbeat, and while the language was clear and concise, the aim to make things easy to understand was achieved without seeming condescending or patronizing.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed perusing this cookbook.

[Cynthia Wheelehan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to understand and prepare recipes for new diabetics

[(a)lyss(a) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book feels a bit outdated, but has some good recipes.

The majority of the recipes in this book aren't low-carb or hypoglycemic friendly and the nutritional values given in the book are based on either named branded ingredients or dependent on knowing the serving size of the thing that you make.

Overall there are some nice photos and recipes, but this would't be my first choice of a cook book.

[Sheila Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book would be great for my mom and the rest of my family that has diabetes.

[Patricia Kaniasty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recipes look easy and delicious. No bizarre ingredients. Nutrition facts are listed for each recipe. Gotta love Betty Crocker!!