Authors: Nancy Berkoff
ISBN-13: 9780931411281, ISBN-10: 0931411289
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Vegetarian Resource Group, The
Date Published: May 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
People with diabetes constitute about 6 percent of the U.S. population, and many more are at risk for this disease. Can someone with diabetes follow a vegan diet? Absolutely! Are there benefits to using a vegan diet? Definitely! A vegan diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber and phytochemicals, particularly when combined with exercise and weight loss if necessary, can help to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, a common problem in people with diabetes. These menus make following a vegan diet easy both for people with diabetes and those who are concerned about developing diabetes. The vegan diabetic menu planner is designed to provide a balance of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals while following the basic principles of a diabetic meal plan.
Foreword and Acknowledgments | 6 | |
Introduction | 7 | |
Exchanges and Their Equivalents | 9 | |
Daily Menu Pattern | 10 | |
How to Use the Menus | 11 | |
Food Selection and Preparation Guidelines | 13 | |
List of "Free Foods" | 14 | |
Learning to Read a Label | 15 | |
Menus and Recipes | 17 | |
Week 118 | ||
Week 228 | ||
Week 346 | ||
Week 464 | ||
Glossary | 78 | |
Appendix I | Guide to Substitutions | 80 |
Appendix II | Resources | 84 |
Index | 94 |