{"product_id":"diabetes-desserts-cookbook-for-dummies-isbn-9781394309566","title":"Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSatisfy your dessert cravings without spiking your blood glucose\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e busts a common myth about diabetes—that desserts aren't allowed! As long as you plan ahead and use whole ingredients, delicious options like cakes, cookies, and brownies are still on the menu. This book features 125 flavor-forward, healthy treats that are mouthwatering enough for a menu but simple enough to make at home. The secret to making diabetes-friendly desserts is in balancing your macronutrients and portion sizes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, cook for someone who has, or are just looking for healthier desserts, his Dummies guide will introduce you to delicious, wholesome recipes that will satisfy. These aren't “watered down” versions of the classics you crave. These recipes are the real deal, and they'll be a hit with kids, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet over 100 recipes for tasty desserts that are diabetes-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake cakes, cookies, puddings, and other treats from around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust recipes to meet your preferences with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy dessert time again with balanced choices that fit with your diet and lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is for anyone looking for dessert ideas for a diabetes-friendly diet. You don't have to give up on dessert. \u003ci\u003eDiabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has the healthful recipes you need to continue enjoying the sweet things in life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Discovering Delicious And Nutritious Desserts 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Defining Diabetes-Friendly Desserts 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Blood Glucose Levels. 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at how sugar affects the mind and body 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating your blood sugar while enjoying desserts 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Lifestyle That Supports Diabetes Desserts 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating right — Focusing on macronutrients 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting diabetes-friendly desserts into your diet 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving the right ingredients on hand 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing healthful desserts when not home 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing and Eating Delicious Dessert Recipes 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Sugar’s Role in the Body 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting How the Body and Brain Use Sugar 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing the types of diabetes 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the basics of diabetes 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking control of your behavioral health 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the Causes of Sugar Cravings 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding cravings often lead to impulsive eating 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurbing sugar cravings: The how-to 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing what to eat when you’re craving sugar 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking easy substitutions 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing yourself to give up your sugar cravings 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding “Sweet” Lifestyle Strategies to Your Day 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into your happiness hormones 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing the emotional guidance scale 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Healthy Ingredients Directly Impacts Your Diabetes 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing glycemic index and load 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing better ingredients to make better choices 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Desserts Healthful with These Ingredients 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFresh fruit 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlmonds, almond butter, and almond flour 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePure cinnamon 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther sweet spices 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDark chocolate 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnsweetened peanut butter 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTree nuts 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreek yogurt 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeds 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole-grain flours 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Ideal Desserts for People with Diabetes 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesserts Redux — Making Desserts Diabetes-Friendly 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Keeping Blood Glucose Balanced While Eating Desserts 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating Blood Glucose Levels 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShining a spotlight on blood glucose 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring blood glucose at home 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing testing for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing the Best Diabetes Care 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelying on professional help 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a plan to seek help 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Problematic Foods 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting problematic dessert food 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rid of problematic food and subbing it with more healthful options 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing your emotional triggers to food 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatisfying your sweet tooth in a wholesome way 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Track of Your Goals 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a food and exercise journal 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing patterns 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Incorporating Desserts Into Your Diet 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Making Macronutrients Work Together 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Protein, Carbs, and Fat Affect What You Eat 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing deeper into macronutrients 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing how your body uses nutrients 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Best Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a closer look at protein 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering carbohydrates 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring fat 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Enjoying Diabetes-Friendly Desserts: The How and When 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Timing 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the right time to eat dessert 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking smart lifestyle choices 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategizing Your Meals When You Have Diabetes 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning your meals with dessert 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing ahead: Adjusting desserts to make them more diabetes-friendly 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting together sample meal plans with desserts 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalming Your Feelings of Shame and Guilt 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Desserts: Eating Out and Store-Bought versus Homemade 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at store-bought and restaurant desserts 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking homemade desserts (and a plan) 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Building a Pantry and Choosing Healthful Sweeteners 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding Nutrition Labels 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Your Kitchen with Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Ingredients 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplying your pantry 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your fridge stocked 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing some foods 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSweetening the Pot — Sweeteners 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering the good from bad 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying healthful sweeteners 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwapping Out Healthful Sweeteners in Recipes 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Fitting Homemade Desserts into Your Schedule 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Your Schedule to Include Baking 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting baking into your schedule 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a plan to make desserts 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Desserts in Advance 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping Together Last-Minute Desserts 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinventing Baking Day: Recognizing the Benefits to Baking with Others 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Preparing Diabetes-friendly Desserts: the Recipes 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Introducing Base Recipes to Your Kitchen 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Crusts 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping Up Custard 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Ganache 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Focusing on Fruit-Based Desserts 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming Fruit into Dessert 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Creamy Fruit and Dairy Desserts 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Making Brownies and Bars 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndulging in Chocolate Brownies and Bars 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring Fruit-Studded Brownies and Bars 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping Up Whole-Grain Goodness Bars and Squares 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Enjoying Cookies 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Cookies: The Basic How-To Techniques 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Cookies with Chocolate 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Nutty Cookies 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling the World: Classic Cookies from around the Globe 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Oatmeal Cookies to Your Repertoire 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Preparing Spoon Desserts and Puddings 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Panna Cotta and Puddings 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Comfort Desserts: Crisps and Cobblers 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Fruit to Traditional Dessert Recipes 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Creating Truffles and Fruit-Based Sweet Treats 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatisfying Your Sweet Tooth with Bite-Sized Treats 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePleasing Your Palate with Fudge, Clusters, and Bark 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDipping Fruit in Chocolate 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Whipping Up Frozen Desserts 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Fun with Frozen Yogurt 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming Ice Cream into a Healthful Finale 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Granita and Sorbet Recipes 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing Delightful Frozen Classics 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Mastering Pies and Tarts 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Crostata and Strudel 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Tarts and Pies 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing Jars and Pots 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Sipping on Sweet Drinks 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting Some Sweet Fruit Sips 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooling Down with Drinks 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming Up with Hot Drinks 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Baking Cakes 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimenting with Classic Cake Recipes 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Fruit Cakes 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelishing Chocolate Cakes 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: the Part of Tens 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Enjoy Desserts When You Have Diabetes 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelishing Desserts 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsuming All Three Macronutrients during Each Meal 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Your Blood Glucose Levels 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating More Fruit-Based Desserts 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Attention to Portion Sizes 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstituting Butter with EVOO Whenever Possible 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking It a Team Effort 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring New Tastes and Dessert Styles 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Ahead 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising on a Regular Basis 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Myths Debunked about Diabetes and Desserts 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Current Blood Glucose Levels Doesn’t Matter 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising to Control Your Glucose Doesn’t Help 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Medications Enables You to Eat Anything 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Alternative or Artificial Sweeteners Is Okay 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Desserts in Advance or Thinking about Them Is Taboo 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking “Healthful Desserts” Taste Good Is Impossible 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for the Unexpected Isn’t Necessary 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking That Desserts Can’t Be Good for You 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping Tasty Diabetes-Friendly Desserts Is Hard 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding What Is Problematic Is Difficult 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Best Ingredients for Diabetes Desserts 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCinnamon 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDark Chocolate 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlmonds and Almond Flour 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Nuts 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra-Virgin Olive Oil 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeds 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitrus: Oranges and Lemons 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlain, Full-Fat Greek Yogurt 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruit 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 309\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Riolo\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, chef, cooking show host, cooking instructor, and Mediterranean expert. 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