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It's not a dessert book, but the South Beach Diet does low-sugar, low carb desserts. They also have a website.
I have a book at home my DS gave me (he's a health food nut who does weight training, but also very sensible.) I'll check it out when I get home to see what the desserts look like.
I also used to have some books put out by the American Diabetes Association when my dad (who was diabetic) was alive. There probably very out of date though but I'm sure the ADA has newer ones.
Not a recipe book, but my friend who is Type I diabetic and has a Type I dad always have angel food cake for dessert. Her sister's wedding cake was even angel food so her dad and sister could eat it.
Good luck! I know there are a lot of good resources out there (plus I'm sure those great Passporters will have lots of good suggestions!)
I have requested tons of "cooking for diabetics" books from the library and am contacting the JDRF for some of their resources too. I can find things for the Type II diabetic, but I'm really hoping for stuff for the Type I child. (Most of the recipe books I've looked at have salmon and prosciutto and capers and stuff -- yeah... um... not gonna get a 12 year old to eat them. )
I also have to dig out my recipe programs because I think many of them have dynamic carb calculators. I really want to be able to plug in my own recipes and then adjust them until the carb count is what we'd want per serving. (Any suggestions on that kind of software?)
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Those are both AWESOME sites, my friend. I can't wait to play with the calculator one (especially as I now have heartburn from all the sodium in the prepackaged things I used to make dinner tonight!)
The list of books confirms that I picked some good ones from the library and I will dash out to the bookstores to try and find the others.
Thanks so much -- your efforts are very, very much appreciated!
Eileen
I have requested tons of "cooking for diabetics" books from the library and am contacting the JDRF for some of their resources too. I can find things for the Type II diabetic, but I'm really hoping for stuff for the Type I child. (Most of the recipe books I've looked at have salmon and prosciutto and capers and stuff -- yeah... um... not gonna get a 12 year old to eat them. )
I also have to dig out my recipe programs because I think many of them have dynamic carb calculators. I really want to be able to plug in my own recipes and then adjust them until the carb count is what we'd want per serving. (Any suggestions on that kind of software?)
Eileen
Recipe wise--- Type I and Type II are the same. That extends your choices a bunch.
You learn to be a label reader and make sure the recipes have the nutritional breakdown.
The biggest problem with a teenage boy will be the PORTIONS....
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As of right now, my DS is not a big eater, despite being a keen athlete. My biggest problem is that we've worked so hard over the past few years to eliminate buying packaged foods and I learned how to cook so I can make everything and use in-season fresh ingredients.
Suddenly, packaged goods have become our lifeline as we figure this out as much as we can. But... I want to get back to being able to make all our meals again and not rely too heavily on packaged and processed foods.
I have found some great books geared to feeding diabetic kids and will have another big pile to pick up at the library tonight. (I'll be buying copies of the ones I find the most helpful.)
I also just dug out my recipe software, but my CD drive is dead. Ugh...
Eileen
My son's cookbook is Gourmet Nutrition by Drs. John Beradi and JohnWilliams. It's designed for athletes but gives the nutrition information breakdowns. It tends to be high protein, low sugar, low fat. It has 16 "snack bar" recipes. He gave me a copy, but I was able to find it on line easily.
I've tried several of the recipes and they are good. Even my other son and DD will eat them, no questions asked. There is a recipe for Greek burgers that is outstanding.
Hope you can get back to home cooking soon. Once you've done it, that packaged stuff just tastes like salted cardboard.
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My library had it -- I'd recommend looking at this (and all) recipe books there first. During this search, I've paged through at least 30 books and only found three that are worth owning.
Eileen
Splenda's sweetness holds up on heating. Aspartame does not : (IMHO)
Also one word of warning. Be careful with candies, etc. made with the sugar alcohols. (Sorbitol, Manitol, etc.)
They are ok.... but they can have 'a highly laxative effect' if too much is eaten. If I eat too much of them I get bad (painful) intestinal gas and cramps
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