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Comment on 1,000 Diabetes Recipes (1,000 Recipes) Reviews by Nancy C. Shew "NBCT Certified"

Nancy C. Shew "NBCT Certified" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:17:18 +0000

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Not Just For Diabetics: Smart Choices for All, December 11, 2011

This review is from: 1,000 Diabetes Recipes (1,000 Recipes) (Hardcover)

I have to admit, I am a fan of previous cookbooks by Ms. Mills, and when her 1,000 Diabetes Recipes book was released, I knew I had to have a copy. Let me say that I do NOT have diabetes, and one way to keep even pre-diabetes away is to be conscious of the need to watch what I eat.

Ms. Mills has provided the culinary community with a volume of recipes that are not only easy to create, but their simplicity in creation takes away all excuses from eating fresh with tasty, healthy recipes at one's fingertips.

One of the most important features of this newly released cookbook is the fact that Ms. Mills provides her readers with an education in nutrition that is easy to understand. She includes the carbohydrate and calorie counts, which allows those following a low-carb regime a great variety of choices to continue as a lifelong plan of healthy dietary habits and delicious nutrition with great flavors and ease of preparation. Her "7-Day 1,800 Calorie Menu" along with "A Dozen Menus for Special Days" provides her audience with great ways to stay focused on healthy, tasty eating. The visual cue for Food Measurements (xvi) is a unique way to "eyeball" quantity when measuring.

For those of us who are NOT diabetic, her recipes just make sense! The variety in this 1,000 recipe volume enables any cook to plan meals with ease.

Here are three examples of recipes found in the book:

Everyday granola (p. 6) - A household standard, so much fresher that the store-bought stuff! All the ingredients are easily accessible and can be found in most panties, and the ease of preparing this recipe makes it simple for all. The aroma while roasting 30-35 minutes enlivens the olfactory sense with cinnamon and almond combination that makes one want to dive right in and devour the entire pan!

Mills is correct - the granola is good for one month; however, this reviewer asks: Can you really NOT eat it ALL before the month ends?

Side Notes throughout: I feel like Ms. Mills is standing next to me when she offers helpful suggestions along the way. For example, in the Salad Category on one of the many pages of fresh salad dressing offerings, Ms. Mills reminds us on page 139, "A Drizzle Will Do."

Fresh vs. Bottled dressings, well, bottled dressings taste like they've been on the shelf sitting in a bottle. Freshly crafted salad dressings, with Ms. Mills recipes, take so little time and provide a freshness to the vegetables and lettuces that cannot be matched with bottled dressing. The Basic Vinaigrette recipe contains everyday items found in almost any pantry, the variations of mustard (using whole grain instead of Dijon) and the fresh tomato, adding chopped tomatoes to the basic recipe, are great alternatives. Making a dressing at home then donning it with her croutons make SO much sense! The dressing and crouton section provides a great variety of fresh, quick, and sensible offerings that ANY cook could do to bring more flavors to the palate.

Cheddar - Stuffed Turkey Burgers (p. 253) - Stuffed burgers are becoming more popular these days, and what better way to surprise a family (or yourself) than with surprises of cheddar cheese inside turkey burgers! This recipe includes mushrooms and cumin, which offer bulk, moisture, and a bit of heat, and the burgers, served with salsa (homemade from Ms. Mills own recipe best and easy) or store bought) bring a party to the table.

Purchasing this book is healthier than going out to a modest - priced restaurant for a meal for two and offers Smart Choices for All.

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Comment on 1,000 Diabetes Recipes (1,000 Recipes) Reviews by Dina

Dina — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:10:18 +0000

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Excellent Resource for Everyone, November 4, 2011

Dina (New England) -

This review is from: 1,000 Diabetes Recipes (1,000 Recipes) (Hardcover)

1000 Diabetes Recipes is a veritable tome. In its 625-plus pages, the author--an extremely talented, smart, and seasoned recipe developer and true authority on her subject--provides delicious recipes and helpful tips (such as salad matching guidelines). This book is not just for those with diabetes! Perhaps that's because the recipes are super-flavorful and imaginative, not depriving. Take savory tarts made with couscous and quinoa crusts, which I'd never seen before. Let's spread the word about this encyclopedic cookbook, an incredible value for the amount of content you're getting.

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Comment on 1,000 Diabetes Recipes (1,000 Recipes) Reviews by Dolores Long "TheRightWriter"

Dolores Long "TheRightWriter" — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:00:49 +0000

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Food Information Powerhouse for All Diabetics, October 5, 2011

Dolores Long "TheRightWriter" (LehighValley, PA) -

This review is from: 1,000 Diabetes Recipes (1,000 Recipes) (Hardcover)

Making smart food choices is such an intricate part of staying healthy for anyone who suffers from diabetes and Jackie Mills has done an admirable job of showcasing just how many good choices are available that offer nutrition and ease of preparation without compromising flavor.
Mills provides suggested 7-day menu plans to make it easier to follow dietary restrictions and offers an abundance of clearcut advice in the book's opening pages about stocking a healthy pantry, eating sensibly without feeling deprived and smart substitutions for sugar and other ingredients.
Certain recipes are tagged as quick or high fiber or both which proves helpful and most recipes are in the moderate to complex range when it comes to number of ingredients and preparation time.
We miss any artwork or appealing photos, but suppose that Mills decided to devote the more than 600 pages of this heavy volume to information, recipes and tips.
Mills is clever at turning what she calls "ho-hum" ingredients such as chicken and green beans into meals such as Peanut Chicken with Green Beans that are worthy of serving to company.
"1,000 Diabetes Recipes" would be a welcome gift for any diabetic who enjoys food and cooking and there is certainly plenty of variety to appeal to all tastes.

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Comment on Where can I find diabetic support charms that I can buy in bigs numbers to make charm braclets? by Annie M

Annie M — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:02:02 +0000

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Comment on Is diabetes a contributing factor if someone is having a hard time swallowing? by Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:46:04 +0000

It could be….Diabetes either type 1 or 2 will effect body systems and organs depending on the individual depending on how that particular system or organ is susceptible to increased sugar, ….when it comes to diabetes it may be very serious or very mild but it is a progressive disease……It is known to damage the esophagus of many diabetics, (though not common).

Comment on Is diabetes a contributing factor if someone is having a hard time swallowing? by Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:38:23 +0000

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Jackie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:29:48 +0000

Comment on Is diabetes a contributing factor if someone is having a hard time swallowing? by capitalgentleman

capitalgentleman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:14:09 +0000

I am diabetic, and took the diabetic teaching course when I was diagnosed.

I have never heard of this.

Comment on Where can I find diabetic support charms that I can buy in bigs numbers to make charm braclets? by Angela L

Angela L — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:10:58 +0000

You might also try ebay. I found a bulk of zipper pulls from there 1 time!! Good luck.

Comment on Is diabetes a contributing factor if someone is having a hard time swallowing? by Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:07:38 +0000