The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook

I saw this book on Amazon and figured since my mom is having some health issues, including being borderline diabetic, why not get it for her. But I also figured that I should get into better eating habits myself, especially when diabetes runs in my family.I wanted to get it immediately since I heard so many positive statements about the Mediterranean diet as being the best diet out of the many diets out there. I ordered it through the Amazon 2-day free shipping. I ordered it last night, and was set it to get it tomorrow, instead it arrived today! just hours after I ordered it! Once I received it, I quickly looked through it, and all the recipes sound so delicious! I was never into vegetables, despite that they are good for you, but just with this book, I'm willing to try. I love the fact that in many of the recipes they incorporate herbs and seasonings for flavor. I already found two recipes I'm just itching to get started on to try.I am more than certain that with this book as well as changing our eating habits and frame of mind about food in general, that my mom's health will improve significantly, and I will have tons of fun creating a variety of healthy meals.

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to be very healthy. For me, I can tell when I eat this type of diet compared to the "Western Diet" with the salt, white flour, processed foods, etc. I eat as healthy as I can 99% of the time... but when traveling, which is now rare for me, I am not always able to follow the proper diet, and I can tell in my level of functioning.The book has good detailed information on basics of the Mediterranean diet: What is Mediterranean Cuisine, Med. lifestyle and your diabetes meal planner, where to buy guide, and pantry items.Chapter 1: Small Plates,Chapter 2: Favorite Courses,Chapter 3: Magical Mediterranean mains, The Spirit in Which Food is offered,Chapter 4: Simple, Sensational SidesChapter 5: Sunny SaladsChapter 6: Fantastic FinalesChapter 7: Dramatic DrinksChapter 8: Bountiful BreadsChapter 9: Flavorful EnhancersI usually go through a new cookbook and make a note for the recipes that I wish to try a and prioritize them so I know which I want to try first... this book has a long list!I especially like the detailed nutrition included for each recipe! A must have for healthy eating! All in all a very good cookbook for anyone diabetic or not!

I have recently started the "Mediterranean Diet" [following "The Mediterranean Prescription: Meal Plans and Recipes to Help You Stay Slim and Healthy for the Rest of Your Life" by Angelo Acquista] and was looking to expand my recipe selection. To that end, I raided the library of all their cookbooks that had "Mediterranean" anywhere in the title - and, boy, did I have a lot of fun. (I also bought one highly-rated book from Amazon that was not in the library and ended up returning it. That was the first book that I have ever returned to Amazon.)I am not diabetic, but I found this cookbook to be the best of the lot. The recipes were very straightforward and easy to make. The meals were delicious. The layout was clear and easy to read. In addition, the book included nutrition info.If you are going to pick just one "Mediterranean Diet" cookbook, this one should be at the top of your list.

This is a great book for families with a diabetic family member. Not only are the dishes yummy and easy to make, but the info and meal guide in the beginning is awesome! I love how the book is divided into seasonal dishes and light dishes; also love the "healthy living traditions" boxes throughout the book. This is a book that serves up delicious meals whether you're diabetic, have heart disease, want to lose weight, or just want fresh, yummy, healthy dishes. Would recommend 100%. Plus, the sellers Idaho Youth Ranch Books, were very helpful and made every customer feel special. I got my book used from them and it was damaged in the mail, they responded to my email within a day and offered a discount because of the damage. I am very highly satisfied with this purchase, and would buy from this seller again!

When I opened this book I felt immediatly as if I had transported back to a culture where preparing the evening meal was an adventure. I have learned, through using  The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook  to approach the preperation quietly. Most of these foods don't want to be rushed. Take all day if you need to, but enjoy every aspect of the prep time, it will be better for both for the meal and for the chef.The very first recipe I tried was baked chicken breast with sundried tomatoes and low-fat mozzerella cheese. It was delicious and so easy to prepare. I would recommended this cookbook to anyone who is thinking about trying the Mediterranean diet.

I am not diabetic - yet - lots of family history and somewhat elevated blood sugar so I'm trying to avoid that diagnosis with diet and exercise!This book is not a preachy medical book at all, in fact it barely mentions diet or diabetes but the recipes all give the nutritional information needed and all are very healthy and perfect for a lower carb, diabetes control diet. PLUS they are delicious! We have tried two main dishes, two soups, a vegetable side dish, two salads and a dessert in the past week and loved every single dish. You really can't go wrong with this book if you just want delicious, healthy food!

Although there are some good recipes in this book, many are high in carbs and most are high in sodium. Also, the number of servings per recipe is a lot. I did make some tasty dishes from inspired by the recipes in this book, But, I had to adjust them for carbs, salt and scale for two people. I also wish there were more pictures. It's not a bad introduction to the Mediterranean Diet, but, I wouldn't recommend it for diabetics. I'm surprised the American Diabetes Association does.

GREAT

Great book, lots of interesting tidbits and explanations why particular foods are healthy. Comprehensive approach, includes pantry lists and so on.

We love all the recipes we have tried so far.

Shipped quickly, seems to be OK.