Author's introduction Recipe: Low Fat, Low Sugar
How useful is this
It is suitable for diabetics and for those at risk of diabetes. Practical and easy-to-use, it contains all you need to know about this diet in one volume.
We all follow diets best when we understand what we are trying to do, and know how to modify our diet to cope with changing situations.
This book provides a full explanation of:
- The nutritional principles and scientific evidence linking low-fat, low-sugar diets with good health, ideal weight and increased vitality.
- Diets for people at all stages of life, including pregnancy, babies, toddlers, children, healthy adults and 60-plus.
- Comprehensive analysis of hundreds of ingredients from protein and starch percentages to energy levels and fibre content.
- Mouthwatering and nutritious recipes and menus - from packed lunches to entertaining.
- Sensible and down-to-earth recommendations, from food for the family, children's parties and entertaining on a budget, to special occasions.
If you think you are at risk from diabetes, or have already developed the condition, you should follow this diet under the guidance of your doctor or nutritionist. This book is not a substitute for up-to-date medical advice or medication advised by your doctor.
Copyright Peter Thomson 2012-May-19
Why the low sugar, low fat lifestyle is easy
What is a healthy balanced diet?
Starchy foods - the basis of the diet
Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables
Health is also dependent on exercise
Maintain a healthy body weight
Food Supplements pros and cons
Carbohydrates, Fats and Protein
Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements
Eat whole grain cereals, not highly refined flour
Further tips for a healthy lifestyle
How preserving affects nutrients
Getting Started - Changing your diet
Equipment for pressure cooking
Food mixers, food processors, grain mill
Ready meals, takeaways and cook/chill
Entertaining and special occasions
Picnics and children's party ideas
Diets for life stages - Pregnancy
Feeding Baby- breast or bottle
The Main Starch Grains: Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, Maize
The main starch grains: rice, millet and sorghum
Other starchy grains and flours: amaranth, buckwheat, quinnoa, teff, wild rice
Starchy roots and tubers: potato, sweet potato, jerusalem-artichoke, yam
Sesame, pumpkin, sunflower seeds
Starchy fruit: breadfruit, banana-plantain, water chestnut
Oils and fats: butter, olives, olive oil
Recipes for low-fat and low-sugar cookery
Rice with a hot vegetable sauce
Stuffed vine or cabbage leaves
Chestnuts with brussels sprouts
Chicken soup - pressure cooker
Vegetable spaghetti bolognaise
Low-fat yogurt sauces and dips
Spicy broad bean and pine kernel salad