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 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.

Got this as my wife was just diagnosed as a type 2. IT is very easy to read and understand. We have been going by this for a few days now and her sugar is already showing much improvement. My wife is a Retired Nurse and says this book is one of the best she has reviewed or used. We do recommend it to anyone who is a new diabetic and the only reason we did not give it 5 stars is we have not compared it to others yet but do find it very good.

This is so helpful! Crammed with important and current information, utilizing the Plate Method with clear recipes and foods that are easily obtained. Nothing I’ve had to look up yet or find in a special market! They have breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, beverages! This is the best and immensely helpful especially to newly diagnosed diabetics. For the dishes with carbs slightly higher than your doctor wants, take a few bites less of the starchy item. It’s THAT simple. Most are in range for me. They combine the foods so that you feel satisfied and aren’t hungry in between.

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!

The recipes in this well presented cookbook may be good for diabetics in general, but if you're a healthy eater like me, no bueno. Too much meat and a lot of bad sugars throughout. Tried a few recipes and altered it with healthy substitutes, but really... Meh

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.