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Written by India’s top celebrity chef and a registered dietitian, this book provides not only delicious dishes but advice to help
control diabetes and manage weight. 

Dietary advice, the facts about diabetes, food facts, cooking tips and the GI index are all covered in a simple, easy to understand way.

Authentic Indian recipes are provided for anyone who enjoys Indian food and wishes to maintain a healthy diet.

Written in association with Diabetes UK.

This book combines expert advice from a dietitian and food economist on managing and living with diabetes, healthy eating guidelines, the glycaemic index, food checklists, shopping tips, understanding food labels and over 60 recipes that can be cooked in 30 minutes or less!

Written in association with Diabetes UK and Diabetes Australia.

This practical book gives information about the GI index, what it is, how it can be used and the benefits of following a low GI diet.

An easy to follow diet plan is included with recipes and the GI values of over 300 foods.

Louise Blair is a home economist and consultant for Diabetes UK. Louise explains how the glycaemic index works, how a low GI diet can help improve your health and over 70 recipes from quick lunches to dinners and mouth watering treats!

Rose Elliot provides an introduction to the principles behind GI ratings including a GI food table detailing common vegetarian and vegan foods.

Rose also discusses other issues such as losing weight following the GI principles, planning a balanced vegetarian diet and feeding toddlers.

This information is complemented by a selection of 120 mouth-watering and healthy recipes. We have tried many of the recipes at home with great success even with our children!

Whether you want to lose weight, increase your energy levels or reduce the risk of getting diabetes or other diseases, "GI High-Energy Cookbook" explains in clear language why you should be eating a diet based on foods with a low glycaemic index (GI).

Writer and nutritionist, Rachael Anne Hill explains why this approach benefits everyone, not just those who want to lose weight.

She gives practical advice on how to incorporate this approach into your daily diet, from supermarket shopping to choosing from a restaurant menu.

And with over 60 low-GI, low-fat recipes which take only 20 minutes or less to prepare, there is plenty of inspiration for cooking the healthy way every day.

From Sweet and Sour Prawns to Spicy Lamb Tagine, the 200 recipes here demonstrate just how much world cuisines have to offer the diabetic.

And although Western eating habits aren't always easy to adapt to diabetic requirements, he shows it is still possible to enjoy a traditional Sunday roast or an indulgent dessert.

Each recipe has been analysed by a dietitian and is accompanied by at-a-glance nutritional information, making it easier to manage your condition and at the same time expand your culinary horizons.

So whether you have diabetes, or live with someone who does, this is the book for food lovers who know that healthy food should also mean delicious food.

Several years ago Anthony was diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome (a pre-diabetic condition) and was determined to change his diet and lifestyle.

With Mabel Blades, he explains the glycaemic index using food tables and the value of a low GI diet in aiding weight loss and improving health.

The recipes are simple and easy to follow using everyday ingredients. Each has been analysed to provide kcal, fat, saturated fat and sodium content.

We think this book is a great resource for anyone trying to eat more healthily! While some of the GI recipes have been created from specifically low GI foods, classic recipes like spaghetti bolognaise, have been adapted to make them low GI.

A book from the contemporary and stylish special diet series from Murdoch Books. This book offers people who need to watch their blood glucose levels a complete book of delicious and innovative low-GI recipes.

Featuring an approachable and informative introduction written by respected nutritionist, Karen Kingham this book contains over 100 recipes, each individually selected to achieve a healthy diet and be suitable for anyone suffering with diabetes.

A welcome addition to diabetic kitchens, with old favourites like country-style vegetable soup to more exotic dishes such as Mongolian HotPot.