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Review of Diabetic Cookbooks

There are tons of diabetic cookbooks available for people with diabetes who need to watch their blood sugar intake every day. Through these recipes, diabetics can make many dishes that won't compromise blood sugar levels needlessly, while still remaining delicious. Below are reviews of some of the most popular diabetic cookbooks found on the web, including Amazon.com's top searches for diabetes cookbooks and recommendations from the American Diabetes Association website:

The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook, by Nancy Hughes (2007)

For diabetics who need simple, direct recipes, experienced health cookbook writer Nancy Hughes presents 100 recipes that each use just four ingredients. For somie, this may appear to compromise on taste, but Hughes has found clever ways to make simple dishes stand out with fewer ingredients. Sample recipes include Peach Barbecued Chicken, Chili Stuffed Potatoes, Taco-Spiced Rice, and more.

Hughes also provides nutritional tips and ideas for lowering carb counts, like accompanying dishes with vegetables. 'The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook' is a great buy for anyone looking for new idea or cooks who want to avoid complicated recipes that use obscure or uncommon ingredients.

All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook, by Jackie Newgent, RD (2007)

One of the best ways to maintain normal blood sugar levels is to cut down on processed foods. Jackie Newgent, a registered dietitian who has gained nationwide recognition for her health-conscious culinary talents, has compiled 150 recipes that focus on natural and unprocessed ingredients. Some of the recipes included are Blanco Huevos Rancheros, Lemony Stuffed Grape Leaves, Sweet Potato Burrito Spirals, and desserts like Honey Hot Cocoa Au Lait and Mini Vanilli Cupcakes.

Newgent has also added information on how to double the quantities of dishes for parties and gatherings, as well as resources for nutritional tips and ideas. This book is geared toward those who want to enjoy gourmet flavors without resorting to artificial ingredients.

The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen, the American Diabetes Association (2009)

Keeping the heart healthy is a major priority for diabetics, and there's no easier way to do it than cooking healthy. Published by the country's foremost authority on all things diabetic, the American Diabetes Association and Canola Info reaches out with 151 heart-healthy recipes that all feature canola oil, one of the healthiest cooking oils available. With canola oil, you can reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in just about any dish, including recipes like Spinach Salad with Grilled Fruit, Grill Pan Chicken with Fiery Mango-Ginger Salsa, or Warm Brownie Wedges with Java Cream. With a variety of recipes that covers the range of everyday meals and palettes, "The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen" is a diabetes cookbook that keeps the health of their heart in mind, along with taste while living with diabetes.

All cookbooks can be purchased online at book retail sites or through the website of the American Diabetes Association. Get started on healthy eating with a diabetes cookbook that fits your taste buds!