The Type 2 Diabetic Cookbook & Action Plan: A Three-Month Kickstart Guide for Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes

by Martha McKittrick, Michelle Anderson

Your diet and lifestyle starter plan for managing type 2 diabetes

Navigating life with type 2 diabetes can feel overwhelming, but The Type 2 Diabetic Cookbook & Action Plan is here to make it easier, with practical guidance and simple recipes. Registered dietician and certified diabetes instructor Martha McKittrick has teamed up with cookbook author Michelle Anderson to create a comprehensive cookbook and lifestyle guide to help you manage your diagnosis and live your best life.

Diabetes basics—Find a quick refresher course on how type 2 diabetes affects your body and why your diet and habits are so important to staying well.A 3-month plan—Each month includes meal-planning, exercise, and mental and emotional wellness, so you can take a complete, holistic approach to managing diabetes.No guesswork—Detailed meal plans mean you won’t have to wonder what to cook or how to cook it. Weeks of predetermined and diabetes-friendly recipes are right at your fingertips.

Live better with a diabetic cookbook that puts you on the path to long-term health.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food

373 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2017

Reviews

[Dave Fullerton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full disclosure, I received this book to review at no cost.

This is a very well written book. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in our country. It hits many families and individuals across the US, including me. When I was first diagnosed, I attended classes on what I should eat, but there was no explanation as to why. The Type 2 Diabetic Cookbook and Action Plan explains everything in detail.

Chapter one starts by giving an excellent understanding of what to expect as you begin your journey as a diabetic. An explanation of healthy eating including understanding nutrients, how to read a label, and counting carbs are covered. It also covers meal planning and how to begin preparing to eat properly.

Chapter two gives you ideas on how to implement your healthy eating plan. Stocking you kitchen is well covered. What you should have on hand to maintain your diet is laid out. Pantry ideas, what to stock in your freezer and refrigerator, as well as what spices you need to boost flavors of your creations. This chapter also starts with some excellent ideas for on the fly meals.

Chapter three helps you create a three month plan to eat healthy and live well. Plans for all three meals as well as a snack are included. Also covered is how to eat out and still eat healthy.

The rest of the book is devoted to delicious recipes, including carb counts, and complete nutritional information, to help you stay on course. I recommend this book for anyone with diabetes or cooking for a diabetic.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I purchased this so that I could become more familiar about ways to cook for a friend who has been struggling with maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. I found that there was some good information here. I wish that some of the recipes had less sodium content, particularly given the comorbidity of hypertension and diabetes. The food tasted good, though, and it allowed me to demonstrate to a loved one that they are not alone in what feels like an uphill battle.

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a helpful book if you have diabetes. There are meal plans along with recipes.

[John Adkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Good Start

This book has lots of good advice for those trying to eat better and manage their diabetes. A bit more kale and quinoa in the recipes than I would like but there are some keepers as well.

[Christine Delaunay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first go-to when trying to change my family's diet.
The book allows a gradual change to a new way of eating by making changes and adding to them every week.
Ready meal plans, recipes and even weekly shopping lists make the transition to low carb, low sugar meals much easier.
Thank you to Martha McKittrick and Michelle Anderson

[Boro · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nagyon amerikai, ezzel együtt sok hasznos alapinfot tartalmaz. A receptek nem rosszak, de nem tetszik, hogy gramm helyett csészében adják meg a mennyiségeket (megint csak az amerikai mivolta), valamint hogy 4 főre vannak benne a receptek. Egyébként nagyon szépen megszerkesztett könyv, sok érdekes recepttel.

[Janna L Remington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful for anyone who likes good healthy eating

One of the better books for simplicity and great recipes. Highly recommended for anyone including prediabetics. interesting explanations. I will read over and over.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a fun read.

It was ok. I think most of recipes can be lower carb but I can incorporate my almond and other TV flours but recipes were great. I will go to some of websites in back of book. Very helpful .

[Gay Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not clear

A lot of foods were not in my kitchen. I'm not sure where to get some of them. Lots of choices are presented.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative

This was very informative about eating right with diabetes. The recipes were not to my taste. Overall, worth the time to read.

[Lori Knifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A-Z coverage of what u need to know

This is simple, short and sweet. Easy to read and follow. Makes the grocery list easy to make and is easy on the budget.

[Rlh · Rating 5 out of 5]

My number one go to book on what to eat. Packed with information and meals that make you forget that this was designed for diabetics.

[Kay Lazar · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s easy to follow, but no one reads recipes out of books anymore.

[Judith A Peary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of info

The info is spot on. The recipes sound good and I know I will try a couple. Thanks for the info

[Sandra J Stapp · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is ok still learning this way of life .

[Faith Felice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to start your own research. I will be implementing some into my life.