Ditch the fad diets and learn how to eat well for life with the brand new edition of the American Diabetes Association's best-selling nutrition resource What Do I Eat Now?
Healthy eating and meal planning are essential to the successful management or prevention of type 2 diabetes, but figuring out exactly what to eat can be challenging. You may be surprised to learn that there isn't one "diabetes diet" that's right for everyone. So, if you have diabetes or prediabetes, especially if you've just been diagnosed, you're probably wondering, "What Do I Eat Now?" This no-nonsense guide was created to answer that question and give you all the tools you need for a lifetime of healthy eating. Fully revised and updated, this new edition puts the latest information about diabetes management--backed by the experts at the American Diabetes Association--at your fingertips!
Written in clear, concise language, each chapter in this beginner-friendly guide explains a vital concept of diabetes nutrition, including: understanding carbohydrates and macronutrients, different eating patterns for diabetes management or prevention, portion control, reading nutrition labels, smart shopping and cooking techniques, and strategies for eating out and special occasions.
No trendy, restrictive diets or confusing nutrition science--just straightforward advice and strategies to help you successfully manage or prevent diabetes through healthy eating. What Do I Eat Now? is the single best nutrition resource for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Get started on the path toward a happy, healthy life today!
About the Author: Tami A. Ross, RDN, LD, CDE, MLDE, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and health and nutrition writer from Lexington, KY. She is past president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and was honored as Diabetes Educator of the Year in 2008 by the Diabetes Care and Education dietetic practice group. Tami writes for professional and lay publications and has co-authored 9 books.
