Looking for Diabetic Cookbook

Hi Stacy,

So, this will not be the most popular response you'll get. However, give it a chance. :)

I'm high risk for diabetes, my father is not doing well from complications, and my aunt is in a wheelchair and almost blind from it. I take this risk super serious. I was terrified when I read the statistics and health problems stemming from diabetes.

So, I did lots of research, and found that the best choice for me is a vegan diet. See this link; it's pretty amazing what it can do for you.

http://www.pcrm.org/magazine/gm06autumn/diabetes.html

http://www.pcrm.org/health/diabetes/pdfs/Diabetes-Care.pdf

If you don't think your folks could commit to this diet, try reducing meats and milk products....instead of meat three times a day, or twice a day drop to once every few days or so. Avoid cheese and milk...

Most people think vegan diet is crazy and only for PETA people but it has amazing health benefits.

Good luck, and best wishes to your family.

there are some great recipes on line you can go to american diabetic association. I think is the site. Good luck

Tell your dad to go on a whole foods diet. Everything in its natural form. Uncooked if possible. This should help him a lot. He'll probably lose some weight as well, if he needs to. Also he should limit his meat intake. If he can live without it it would be better. He also doesn't have to follow any calorie counter, because its just plain healthy!

Diebetic Meals ( from Great Recipies Collection) by Carrie Holcomb has come in handy for me when hosting dinner parties that include out diabetic friends. Meals are simple, but delicious. Include everything from appitizers and drinks, to desserts. Book also contains information for shopping and meal planning.