The Diabetes Weight Loss Diet [Paperback]

a healthy cookbook for diabetics and their families.

Losing just 10 per cent of your body weight can lead to up to a 50 per cent improvement in your blood glucose levels. It's time to take charge of your diabetes. Did you know that the best way to manage diabetes is to lose weight? Antony Worrall Thompson and dietician, Azmina Govindji have worked together to bring you an easy-to-follow diet plan that will not only help you shed those unwanted pounds but will also lower your blood glucose levels significantly. Delicious recipes and motivational tips will help you get in shape and improve your diabetes without having to give up favourite foods, or even eat less. And, with a targeted weight-loss of 1-2lb per week, this is a diet that is safe and achievable. Lose that extra weight without having to count calories or worry about sugar levels. Follow Antony's quick and easy menu plans - delicious, nutritious, and won't leave you craving more. Eat five to six times a day, including plenty of healthy carbs, so you remain satisfied and alert with steady glucose levels throughout the day. Weight around your stomach carries an increased health risk - follow the meal plans and achieve that perfect shape. This title features easy exercises that you can incorporate into your everyday routine. It contains full of tips and tricks for timesaving and clever shopping.

Antony Worrall Thompson is one of the UK's best-loved chefs and the presenter of ITV's Saturday Cooks. Passionate about organic food, Antony is also a keen exponent of healthy eating. He was diagnosed with Syndrome X, a pre-diabetic condition, and has vowed to reverse this condition by eating well, losing weight and giving up smoking. Antony's other best-selling books include Healthy Eating for Diabetes, The GI Diet, The GL Diet Made Simple and his autobiography, Raw. Azmina Govindji BSc RD is a consultant nutritionist and dietitian. She was Chief Dietitian to Diabetes UK for 8 years and is currently Chairperson of the British Dietetic Association PR Committee and also acts as the national BDA media spokesperson. Jane Suthering is an experienced food writer and consultant, recipe developer and food stylist. She is the Vice President of The Guild of Food Writers.