Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies

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Discover how to enhance your health and enjoy life while managing diabetes with this comprehensive guide. This new edition offers a holistic approach to living well with diabetes, focusing on optimizing your diet and planning delicious meals that empower you to take control of your health. Written by an award-winning chef and a renowned doctor, both experts in nutrition, this resource clarifies what constitutes healthful eating for diabetes and its vital role in long-term wellness. Learn how to obtain essential nutrients for glucose control while effectively managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and maintaining a healthy weight. Explore ways to enhance your diet with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods to safeguard against diabetes-related complications. To kickstart your journey, the guide includes 22 delectable, easy-to-make, and budget-friendly recipes that utilize nutritious ingredients to help regulate blood glucose levels. You'll find kitchen and shopping tips to master culinary therapy and enjoy the meal preparation process. This updated edition features practical meal plans tailored for prediabetes, Type 1, and Type 2 diabetes, emphasizing a whole-person approach that integrates diet, lifestyle, exercise, and medical treatment. Additionally, it covers new therapies and the latest insights on gut health's role in diabetes management, along with nutrition facts for your favorite ingredients. This resource is