Diabetics can make a difference in their blood glucose levels through their food choices, but they have no special diet. Foods that are good for everyone are good for diabetics. Consult with your doctor or a registered dietitian. A daily meal plan for diabetics includes a wide variety of foods from all the major groups. Diabetics should eat high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains and beans, and eat less fat and salt.
Diabetics also have to limit sugar and monitor their carbohydrate intake.
If you're like most people, diabetic or not, you're not interested in making a career out of meal planning. Although the book by dietitian Robyn Webb is targeted to the diabetic diet, the recipes are great for any cook with limited time. Many take less than 20 minutes to prepare, and some have five or fewer ingredients. From traditional to international, the book includes recipes such as Turkey Chili Pot Pie, Quick Fried Chicken Salad and Old-Fashioned Corn and Rice Pudding as well as dishes with ethnic flair such as Moroccan Carrot Salad, Mediterranean Pizzas and Stir Vegetable Wraps. The recipes are more adventurous and require a little more time in the kitchen than those in Express Lane Diabetic Cooking.