Diabetic Living Diabetes Meals by the Plate: 90 Low-Carb Meals to Mix & Match

This summer, my doctor said "we will need to address your rising blood sugar if it doesn't start going the other way." Wake up call, y'all! I'm 68 and have enough health issues without adding Type 2 Diabetes. The problem with most cookbooks geared toward healthy eating is that you get recipes but not meal ideas (i.e., how to put it all together). This is THE best cookbook I've owned in my nearly 50 years of cooking. Every meal is that, a MEAL. Photo for every meal, recipes for whatever's on that plate right there on the pages with the photo. This book allows me to actually SEE what my plate should look like in terms of portions, carbs, veggies and proteins. You can also mix and match foods from other recipes (my husband doesn't eat "greens"). And the recipes are awesome. No dull food here! I like lots of variety in my diet and this book delivers. Even if you're not concerned (yet) about controlling your blood sugar, buy this book and start learning to eat in a truly healthy way.

EXCELLENT! 10/10- These are a few of my favorite things regarding this book! This is my go-to cookbook! 1.Every recipe has a color picture showing the finished product on a plate along with details of portion size/quantity etc. 2. The layout of the recipes (color-coded for beef/fish/chicken/vegetables/dessert..yes dessert!) were done well, and the recipes themselves are very easy to prepare, not to mention TASTY! 3. The recipes use minimal oil which would make this book an excellent choice if you're trying to lose weight. 4. Mix & Match section (found on pages 8&9 of the book) - This is another excellent feature of the book. I struggle with deciding on what to make on a daily basis, and this section allows me to visually look at healthy meal plan options. This cookbook is like getting your very own menu, with the recipes and gives you the option to be creative in the kitchen. And if you don't enjoy cooking and just want to make something quick and fast, this book serves that purpose too! I hope you find this book helpful to your healthy living! Calling all cook-book authors and would be ones to take note from this book!

Easy to follow using calorie/carb counting and exchanges. Most recipes are for four people which is great for us as our calorie intakes are different and we will have leftovers for lunch. Not a real fan of fish but will eat it. Some nice recipes for fish in here. Completely lays out the plates for you. It is a good cookbook for someone recently diagnosed. Easy to follow page 'icons' for a recipe you can switch out ingredients for something else, flavor boost symbols for adding something you like to add and time saver recipes.

Excellent cookbook. I bought this because both hubby and I have recently been diagnosed with a slightly elevated a1c level and I wanted to change our dinners to healthier options. I also was attracted to the dinner plate layout. I’ve pretty much stayed with the entire plate as shown in each recipe in the book, but it would be easy enough to substitute a starch or veggie from another recipe. So far, I’ve made over 10 recipes and have yet to find a clunker in the bunch. They are very tasty and satisfying. The recipes are for four servings, so I plate two leftover containers at the same time I’m plating the dinners. That helps in keeping my hubby from not accidentally going to the stove for seconds, LOL. The recipes are not necessarily simple and I’ve been improving my cooking skills along the way. I don’t mind, because the dinners end up being so delicious and worth the effort. Most of the preparation times are close to accurate, except for a few recipes where there is a lot of chopping or shrimp deveining and peeling involved and for those, I’ve learned to either double the time or prep the veggies earlier in the day. I have already recommended this cookbook to several other people and I’m sure you would enjoy it as well.

My first and still favorite of the Diabetics Living books, Diabetics by the Plate makes meal planning so much easier. Filled with such meals as Balsamic Roasted Chicken with summer squashes & Garlic Toast; Chicken with Cherry-Pepper Relish with Sauteed Swiss Chard & Lemon-Almond Couscous. How about a brunch of Chicken-Spinach Quiche with baby Mixed Greens Salad? Just two of our favorites. Many more including beef, lamb, pork, seafood, & meatless, with tips on Mix & Matching. Plus extras such as beverages & desserts if your meal plan allow.

I purchased this book for my mother who is a Type 2 diabetic. My disclaimer: I am currently eating a fairly strict ketogenic diet and I would love to have my mother do it to; however, I think it would be too difficult for her at this time. I purchased this book because it claimed to be low carb and I thought it would be easier for her to handle. The pros: *Beautiful pictures *Recipes look pretty easy *Wide variety of meals The cons: *Most meals tend to be above 30 g of carbs (to me this is not low carb) *The book recommends low fat dressings and such - which usually have more carbs and sugars than the full fat items I think this might be a good start for my mother as if she followed this it would be better than what she is currently eating; however, I believe that the carbs/sugar count are still too high.

I found this book fun, informative, engaging! It has a simple formula of dinner planning. Each plate is divided into half, one forth, one forth based upon green veggies, protein, and carbs. Every recipe has a beautiful picture and all the nutritional information needed to make knowledgeable choices. All recipes are designed for 4 servings, easy to double or divide in half. There are numerous options to select from, so I won’t be bored by repeat meals. I would recommend this book as an excellent guide to healthy eating for someone with diabetes, with pre-diabetes or for a regular diet.

Very easy and helpful diabetic meals preps it helps you to eat right and healthy

Excellent, this book should be given to anyone who is new to diabetics life. Easy to follow and life size portions.

***** STARS !!! This book is ideal for people who Diabetic or merely interested in losing weight. It is easy to read, photos are of high quality, and the recipes are well presented and easy to follow.

Good quality, getting some good ideas

I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy and this book helped me stay on track with my carbs intake. The book is easy to navigate and the recipes all look so yummy. I tried quite a few and still make some now that my pregnancy is over and my diabetes' gone.

This is a great recipe book if you are looking to adjust your eating to be in line wit the Diabetic Plate. The recipes are doable and tasty. Unfortunately, the one that we got came to us warped and we can't seem to get it flat - hence the three stars.