Eat well with easy, tempting dishes to manage your type 2 diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis often means changing your diet—but doing so doesn’t have to be difficult or boring. The 30-Minute Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook is full of nutritious dishes that utilize basic ingredients and require minimal prep, allowing you to eat healthy and manage your diabetes symptoms without spending a ton of time in the kitchen.

• 75 scrumptious recipes—From sizzling Mongolian-Inspired Beef to a succulent Salmon Po’boy, feast on a range of fast, simple recipes that are light on carbs and sugar but big on flavor.
• Overview of type 2 diabetes—Learn the connection between diabetes and diet, including the role of blood sugar, insulin, and the glycemic index.
• Strategies for success—Sticking to your new diet is made easier with tips for stocking your pantry with nutritious staples, suggestions for “make ahead” meals, and healthy ways to satisfy your cravings.

Transform your diet and take control of your health with the 30-Minute Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook.

ANDY DE SANTIS, RD, MPH, is a registered dietician who currently maintains a private practice. After obtaining his master’s degree from the University of Toronto, Andy began working at the Canadian Diabetes Association (now Diabetes Canada) where he gained an understanding of what it means to be diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic. He helps clients recognize what a powerful tool nutrition can be and shows them that it’s possible to still enjoy delicious meals.

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Michelle Anderson is the author of multiple cookbooks focused on healthy diets and delicious food. She has worked as a professional chef for more than 25 years, honing her craft overseas in North Africa and all over Ontario, Canada. Michelle focuses on food as medicine and using wholesome, quality field-to-fork ingredients in vibrant and visually impactful dishes. Michelle lives in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two sons, two Newfoundland dogs, and three cats.

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“30-Minute Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook should be the go-to recipe book for anyone with diabetes. Andy De Santis is one of the most influential and prolific nutrition communicators today. He helps cut through the nutrition jargon and provides a no-nonsense approach to the dietary management of diabetes. The diet space is filled with misinformation. Yet, Andy offers evidence-based insights to help readers make sense of their condition and how to improve their blood sugar levels. Plus, the recipes will delight your senses! It's a pretty sweet read!” —Joel Feren, accredited practicing dietitian

“30 Minute Type-2 Diabetes Cookbook is an excellent resource that will provide you with nutrition resources, practical meal prep tips, and delicious recipes to empower you to manage diabetes without depriving yourself of the joy of eating! Andy De Santis is a kind, bright, and gifted registered dietitian and recipe creator! What I love most about this book is that Andy provides all the nutrition science information you need to know to manage diabetes in a fun and interactive way. The recipes are scrumptious and easy to make! 30 Minute Type-2 Diabetes Cookbook is the perfect guide to help you discover a balanced approach to diabetes management!” —Alice Figueroa, MPH, RDN, CDN, natural foods chef and author of Prediabetes Diet and Action Plan: A Guide to Reverse Prediabetes and Start New Healthy Habits

“Andy and Michelle have created a wonderful resource for those with type 2 diabetes. This cookbook is filled with easy, scrumptious recipes that are suitable for people with busy schedules who are looking to eat delicious, nourishing meals. The intro section outlines simple ways to incorporate more nutritious foods into your daily routine, and there is something everyone will love in the recipes section. My personal favorites are the Red Lentil Dal with Pita, Cheesy Taco Skillet, and Chocolate Yogurt Granita. If you haven't grabbed a copy, now is the time!” —Chef Julie Andrews, MS, RDN, CD, FAND, registered dietitian, trained chef, and cookbook author

“This book is the best resource for someone newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and/or insulin resistance as it is written with easy-to-understand disease and nutrition terminology! The recipes are glorious and easy to follow. As a certified diabetes educator, I will strongly recommend this book to my patients.” —Ariadna Mendez, RDN, CDCES

“30 Minute Type-2 Diabetes Cookbook is an excellent resource that will provide you with nutrition resources, practical meal prep tips, and delicious recipes to empower you to manage diabetes without depriving yourself of the joy of eating! Andy De Santis is a kind, bright, and gifted registered dietitian and recipe creator! What I love most about this book is that Andy provides all the nutrition science information you need to know to manage diabetes in a fun and interactive way. The recipes are scrumptious and easy to make! 30 Minute Type-2 Diabetes Cookbook is the perfect guide to help you discover a balanced approach to diabetes management!” —Alice Figueroa, MPH, RDN, CDN, natural foods chef and author of Prediabetes Diet and Action Plan: A Guide to Reverse Prediabetes and Start New Healthy Habits

“30-Minute Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook should be the go-to recipe book for anyone with diabetes. Andy De Santis is one of the most influential and prolific nutrition communicators today. He helps cut through the nutrition jargon and provides a no-nonsense approach to the dietary management of diabetes. The diet space is filled with misinformation. Yet, Andy offers evidence-based insights to help readers make sense of their condition and how to improve their blood sugar levels. Plus, the recipes will delight your senses! It's a pretty sweet read!” —Joel Feren, accredited practicing dietitian

“This book is the best resource for someone newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and/or insulin resistance as it is written with easy-to-understand disease and nutrition terminology! The recipes are glorious and easy to follow. As a certified diabetes educator, I will strongly recommend this book to my patients.” —Ariadna Mendez, RDN, CDCES