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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Warshaw, Hope S., 1954-
Diabetes meal planning made easy / Hope S. Warshaw. — 4th ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-58040-319-1 (alk. paper)
eISBN 978-1-58040-389-4
1. Diabetes—Diet therapy. I. Title.
RC662.W315 2010
641.5’6314—dc22
2009046520
To people at risk of and with diabetes:
May the words on the pages of this book encourage you to take actions now to eat healthfully day after day. May healthier eating help you become and stay healthier for years to come.
Table of Contents
Title page
Section One Diabetes, Nutrition, and Healthy Eating Basics
Chapter 1: A Few Bits and Bites about Diabetes
Chapter 2: The Nutrients Big and Small
Chapter 3: Healthy Eating Guidelines for All
Chapter 4: Healthy Eating Guidelines for Diabetes
Chapter 5: Secrets of Successful Weight Loss and Control
Chapter 6: Personalize Your Healthy Eating Plan
Chapter 7: Vitamins, Minerals, and Dietary Supplements
Chapter 8: Blood Pressure Control: Sodium, Potassium, and More
Chapter 13: Meat and Meat Substitutes
Chapter 16: Beverages: Nonalcoholic
Chapter 17: Beverages: Alcoholic
Chapter 18: Combination, Convenience, and Free Foods
Section Three Putting Healthy Eating into Action
Chapter 19: Change Your Eating Behaviors Slowly
Chapter 20: Planning: A BIG Key to Healthy Eating
Chapter 21: Control Your Portions
Chapter 22: Lean on the Food Label
Chapter 23: Skills and Strategies for Healthy Restaurant Eating