Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies

Learn to: Appreciate the role of food in managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes Choose the best foods for blood glucose control and heart health Conquer impulsive eating by planning ahead Adopt a healthy eating plan that works for you Food, nutrition, and meal planning advice for people with diabetes Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies takes the guesswork out of eating and preparing diabetes-friendly foods. You'll learn how to receive all the nutrients you need while managing your diabetes and maintaining optimal weight. Packed with practical examples of meal plans and sound nutritional advice, both the newly diagnosed and the experienced alike will find Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies an invaluable resource. Make the connection — discover the intimate link between diabetes and food and understand how adopting a healthy lifestyle can help manage diabetes Eat for your health — get the scoop on nutrition requirements for diabetes and get the lowdown on macronutrients, micronutrients, and more Here's to you — find expert guidance on making the switch to a healthier lifestyle, setting priorities and staying on track, and shopping for the best food choices Make a plan — make modifications to your favorite family recipes and learn how to plan for eating out Open the book and find: Plain-English explanations of type 1, type 2 diabetes The importance of physical activity and shedding stress Ways to adopt better habits Tips for modifying family recipes for diabetes management 22 original and delicious diabetes-friendly recipes Healthy food swaps for losing weight Ten diabetes "power foods"

Toby Smithson, RDN, CDE, has managed her own diabetes for more than 40 years, and founded DiabetesEveryDay.com to share her insights into diabetes self-management. Alan Rubin, MD, is the author of several successful diabetes books, including Diabetes For Dummies and Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies .