Carolyn Leontos
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"Practical and on-target advice."-Marion J. Franz, M.S., R.D.,C.D.E."Practical nutrition information with powerful healthimplications. . . . Carolyn L
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eontos takes readers by the hand andleads them step by step toward the goal of good blood glucosecontrol."-Patti Geil, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., C.D.E. From the momentyou or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, immediate changesmust be incorporated into your diet because what you eat-and howyou prepare what you eat-has a great impact on the progression ofthe disease. What to Eat When You Get Diabetes begins from thatvery first moment of diagnosis, acquainting you with the types offoods and meal plans ideal for people with diabetes. But as CarolynLeontos explains, you don't have to give up your favorite foods tocontrol-or prevent-diabetes. In this practical and reassuringresource, Leontos shows you that a diet for people with diabetescan be filled with satisfying, delicious dishes. Drawing on herextensive experience as a registered dietitian and certifieddiabetes educator, she combines satisfying menu suggestions, samplemeal plans and recipes, and ideas on how to modify your favoriterecipes with the personal stories of people living healthily withdiabetes. She also addresses such confusing issues as weight loss,meal plans, calories, portion sizes, eating in restaurants,vitamins, and effectively balancing food and medication. You willdiscover:
* Why you don't have to give up your favorite foods
* The truth about saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturatedfats-and trans fatty acids
* What constitutes a balanced meal
* What to order in restaurants
* Why fat is important-and why you shouldn't eliminate it from yourdiet
What to Eat When You Get Diabetes takes the mystery out of goodnutrition-and shows you how healthy eating can help you achievelifelong wellness.
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