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• Jones, Bridget

This authoritative, practical new recipe book begins with a detailed introduction on living with diabetes, the necessity of weight control, the effects of alcohol and smoking, and the importance of exercise. Carbohydrate counting, fat reduction, cholesterol control and portion management are all covered, as is the complex but vital low-glycaemic index that has revolutionized the way we look at carbohydrates. There is a special section on diabetes in children, as well as advice and support for how to manage the condition through puberty, pregnancy and throughout the aging process.

The 150 recipes that follow provide everything that is needed for a varied and enjoyable diet, with recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that friends and family will enjoy eating. Chapters include healthy and sustaining snacks, and food that can be prepared in minutes, as well as main dishes, starters and puddings. To prove that diabetes does not mean denial, all these recipes are packed full of taste, flavour and satisfaction, and to help the person with diabetes take control of their food intake and manage the condition all the recipes are presented with full nutritional breakdowns.

Lavishly illustrated with 700 stunning colour photographs and packed full of vital information and advice, this expert book will be welcome reading for anyone living with diabetes.