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"The food in a kitchen is capable of so much, from delivering the simple pleasures of a good meal to bringing friends and family together. It's also filled with the ingredients you need to help heal your body, prevent disease and other health conditions, boost your energy level, and even improve your mood. In her debut cookbook, chef Katie Cavuto, MS, RD, introduces home cooks to 75 nutrient-rich, disease-fighting ingredients every cook should have,...
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Like everyone else, people with type II diabetes don't have much time to cook, don't want to deal with "gourmet" recipes, and just want to eat their favorite dishes. They want to pop something in the oven, under the broiler, or on the gas grill, and eat what they like without worrying that it will be harmful to them. If they are kids (and the increase of diabetes among teens is alarming), they want to find some ready-to-munch snacks waiting for them.
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Living with diabetes doesn't have to mean giving up all of your favorite foods. Carbs from healthy foods boost nutrition and supply essential fuel for your brain and body. Counting carbs is integral to managing diabetes because your carb choices, portion sizes, and meal timing directly impact blood glucose levels. Diabetes & Carb Counting For Dummies provides essential information on how to strike a balance between carb intake, exercise, and diabetes...
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"The average American will eat out at a restaurant five times this week, and while there are healthy choices available at restaurants, it's not always clear what they are. Fortunately, Hope S. Warshaw has created the ultimate guide to eating healthy-and eating well-in restaurants for people with diabetes, prediabetes, heart health, or those just looking to lose a few pounds. In The American Diabetes Association New Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating,...
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Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 20 million people in the US, or nearly 7% of the population. It is expected to increase by 70% within the next 25 years and numerous epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that type 2 diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It is estimated to cost over $92 BILLION in health care costs and lost productivity. The increased risk is due to the detrimental vascular effects of prolonged...