The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a…

Maya Feller, author of "The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life", is a registered dietician, nutritionist, and the founder of Maya Feller Nutrition. By creating healthy versions of "comfort food", she works to educate the public on how to still enjoy favorite foods while maintaining glycemic stability. Keeping a healthy balance of proteins, fats, and carbs sourced from whole and minimally-processed foods, along with portion control, is a key component for obtaining optimal dietary success. As always, consult with your primary care physician before making major dietary changes. The recipes included here rely on plant-based carbohydrates and combine vegetables, beans, whole grains, fresh fruit, and low-fat dairy foods. Portion control like "The Plate Method" is vital: one half of your plate should be filled with non-starchy vegetables; one fourth should contain starch + grains ; and the other fourth of the plate is for lean proteins. Food charts are included to identify healthy ingredients and explain proper portion size. Salt, sugar, trans fats, and saturated fats are to be used sparingly. You'll also find many tips and hints for the pantry, refrigerator and freezer, and kitchen tools and cooking techniques. Here's a sampler of the delicious recipes: "Breakfast Casserole"; "Veggie Hash"; "Blooming Onion"; "Savory Skillet Cornbread"; "Candied Yams"; "Hoppin' John"; "Brunswick Stew"; "Red Beans"; "Cast Iron Hot Chicken"; "Loaded Cottage Pie"; "Dutch Oven Apple Pork Chops"; "Jumpin' Jambalaya"; "Seafood Gumbo"; "Banana Pudding"; "Fried Apples"; and "Ranch Dressing".

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