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• Cover
• Introduction
• About This Book
• Foolish Assumptions
• Icons Used in This Book
• Beyond the Book
• Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Getting Started with Diabetic Cooking
• Chapter 1: What Can I Eat?
• Introducing the Importance of Carbohydrates
• Eat Your Vegetables!
• An Apple a Day …
• Making Your Grains Count
• Choosing Lean Protein
• Fat: Good or Bad?
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Dairy
• What Can I Drink?
• Chapter 2: Stocking Your Pantry
• Getting Started: Taking Inventory
• Stocking Up on the Essentials
• Making the Most of Your Pantry
• Chapter 3: Making It Healthy: Tips and Techniques
• It’s All about Ingredients
• Adjusting Your Cooking Habits
• Eating Less
• A New Attitude
• Part 2: Digging into Main Dishes
• Chapter 4: Breakfasts
• Chapter 5: Soups and Stews
• Chapter 6: Pasta
• Chapter 7: Poultry
• Chapter 8: Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Veal
• Chapter 9: Seafood
• Part 3: Whipping Up Sides and Supporting Dishes
• Chapter 10: Appetizers
• Chapter 11: Salads and Dressings
• Chapter 12: Vegetables
• Chapter 13: Rice and Potatoes
• Chapter 14: Breads and Muffins
• Chapter 15: Desserts
• Part 4: Planning Your Meals
• Chapter 16: A Little Planning Goes a Long Way
• Introducing the Idea of Meal Planning
• Defining Macronutrients
• First Things First: Meeting with a Dietitian
• More Than One Way to Plan a Meal
• Chapter 17: The Plate Method
• Using the Plate Method
• More Portion Control Advice
• Chapter 18: Carbohydrate Counting
• Know Your Carbs
• How Much Carbohydrate Is Right For Me?
• Basic Carbohydrate Counting: Be Consistent
• Advanced Carbohydrate Counting
• Chapter 19: Meal Planning with Food Choices/Exchanges
• What Are Food Choices?
• Getting to Know the Food Lists
• Making Food Choices/Exchanges Work for You
• Chapter 20: Other Meal Planning Methods
• Eating Patterns and Meal Planning
• Glycemic Index and Load
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
• Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Smart Snacking
• Talk to Your Dietitian
• Choose Your Snacks Wisely
• Watch Your Portions
• Avoid Mindless Eating
• Stock Up on Healthy Options
• Be Selfish with Your Snacks
• Snacks for Low Blood Glucose
• Snack before a Big Meal or Event
• Think Outside the Box
• Don’t Deprive Yourself
• Chapter 22: Ten Strategies for Healthier Restaurant Meals
• Research Your Restaurant
• Ask Your Server
• Make Special Requests
• Helpful Substitutions
• Skip the Extras
• Don’t Drink Your Calories
• Take Half Home
• Get Creative with the Menu
• Order Takeout before You’re Hungry
• Choose Fast Foods Wisely
• Appendix: Food Lists
• The Food Lists
• Starch
• Fruits
• Milk and Milk Substitutes
• Nonstarchy Vegetables
• Sweets, Desserts, and Other Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Fats
• Free Foods
• Combination Foods
• Fast Foods
• Alcohol
• About the Author
• Supplemental Images
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement