America's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes
- Publisher
- Robert Rose
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2005
- Category
- Diabetic & Sugar-Free, Diabetes
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780778801160
- Publish Date
- Mar 2005
- List Price
- $21.95 USD
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 18
- Grade: 12
Description
Healthy, tasty food that the whole family can enjoy.
Imagine a child with a diabetes-restricted diet and you understand the need for America's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes. Over two million children and teenagers along with their families are currently managing diabetes with diet. As the incidence of Type 2 diabetes increases, this number will continue to grow.
This book has been developed to help parents of children with diabetes provide delicious and nutritious kid-friendly food that the whole family can enjoy. Whether it's Chocolate and Strawberry Waffles or Spaghetti and Meatballs or Peanut Butter Chip Muffins, these are recipes kids will enjoy and parents will feel confident serving. All the recipes help to deliver the supervised diet that children with diabetes require without making them feel deprived or left out in some way.
Over 125 recipes provide outstanding meal ideas for everything from after school snacks to main meals and desserts. Each recipe includes a complete nutritional breakdown and has been extensively reviewed by top diabetes educators.
About the author
Colleen Bartley's teenage daughter has diabetes. While running a catering business, Colleen came up with the idea of a cookbook for kids with diabetes. With input from a dietitian as well as her daughter, she has combined her love of cooking with her practical experience in preparing meals for a family. She lives in Sechelt, British Columbia.
Editorial Reviews
"Besides having 141 recipes for everything from breakfast foods to desserts, the book is packed with such "extras" as dietitians' suggestions for variations, do-ahead planning tips and ways to boost nutrition."
Sacramento Bee
Keep this cookbook handy. Although intended for kids with diabetes, this book offers healthful recipes that any young person will enjoy.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A practical guide that relies on ingredients already in your pantry.
Oklahoma City Oklahoman
Recipes look and taste just the way kids should expect... Kids and parents should be thrilled with the variety and flavor in these recipes. They are special, but only because of the tastes.
Cookbook Digest
