16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet » (New Edition)

Karen A. Chalmers, MS,RD,CDE, is Director of

Nutrition Services at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.Amy P.

Campbell, MS,RD, LDN,CDE, (Boston, MA) is the Education

Program Director at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.

Eat healthy without substitutes or fears of ruining your diet

This newest edition of 16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet addresses the

most commonly held myths about food and diabetes, explains

the origins of these misconceptions, and offers breakthrough

methods for creating a healthy, enjoyable way of eating.

This newest edition also addresses trans fats, new information

about healthy fats, advanced carbohydrate counting approaches,

new caloric and non-caloric sweeteners, how to use the

glycemic index, and new approaches to achieve weight loss

without falling for ‘fad’ diets.

Karen A. Chalmers, MS,RD,CDE, is Director of

Nutrition Services at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.Amy P.

Campbell, MS,RD, LDN,CDE, (Boston, MA) is the Education

Program Director at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.

Preface     VII
Introduction     1
Medical Nutrition Therapy Versus the Diabetic Diet     5
Sugar     17
Starch and Fiber     29
Protein     43
Fat     59
Sugar Substitutes     73
Carbohydrate Counting and the Glycemic Index     85
Label Reading     99
Diabetes and Body Weight     117
Diabetes and the Use of Supplements     135
Sodium     151
Snacks     165
Exercise     177
Dining Out with Diabetes     193
Diabetes and Food Cravings     205
Making Favorite Recipes Healthier     221
"Your Turn" Answer Key     237
Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Educators     241
Index     247