For Good Measure

A Food-Based Way to Help Manage and Prevent Diabetes“This book makes an important contribution to promoting health for people with diabetes or for those wanting to prevent diabetes...” -Cheryl Anderson, PhDFresh, healthy, easy-to-make recipes to balance blood sugarStart cooking with flavor again.  After her daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, food blogger, writer, and photographer Jennifer Shun’s family’s life—and cooking—dramatically changed. Facing bland and boring meals, she developed in her California kitchen nutritious, flavorful, and enjoyable options for her family. Jennifer brings her years of personal experience with diabetes cooking to over 80 original delicious and healthy recipes that can help prevent and manage diabetes. A healthy diabetic diet. Unlike prepacked and dull meal plans recommended by some diabetes experts, recipes in this book feature flavorful, layered, and naturally low in carbohydrate meals with no ingredient swaps or artificial sweeteners.  All ingredients are simple and natural, with nothing processed or obscure. From Pecan Pancakes to Slow-Cooked Balsamic Chicken, to Chocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread, be inspired you to cook with whole foods. Meal planning with diabetes. For Good Measure shows you that cooking for diabetes does not need to be daunting. Armed with a dash of knowledge and a sprinkle of inspiration, delicious meals are well within your reach. Inside you’ll find:Nutritional information accompanying every recipe, including serving size, yield, calories, net carbs, total carbs, fat, protein, and fiberBeautiful full-color photography featuring recipes for a diabetic dietPersonal insight into using food to help prevent and manage diabetes from a perspective of abundance rather than depletionIf you liked Super Easy Diabetic Cookbook for Beginners; The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook; or Simple and Delicious Vegan, you’ll love For Good Measure: A Diabetic Cookbook.