The Paleo Diabetes Diet Solution: Manage Your Blood Sugar

by Jill Hillhouse CNP, Lisa Cantkier CHN

Overview

The Paleo Diabetes Solution was a Taste Canada 2017 cookbook finalist in the health and special diets category!

Switching to a Paleo lifestyle can effectively manage your diabetes.

Millions of people are living with diabetes, and many experts believe that the regular consumption of packaged and processed foods is the leading cause of diabetes and other chronic diseases. A Paleo Diet isn't a magic bullet but all the recent research points to the fact that it can effectively manage as well as lower your risk for diabetes.

The foundation of the paleo diet is built on fresh, unprocessed grass-fed meat, whole fruit, vegetables, seeds and nuts. It's essentially the diet our ancestors ate 10,000 years ago and doesn't typically include grains or dairy. It's a nutrient-dense, low-carb, fiber-rich diet high in vitamins and minerals — ultimately it's high in foods that improve and stabilize blood sugar levels.

So can you avoid refined sugars and sweeteners, grains including whole grains, and industrial seed oils and still enjoy tasty and delicious food? The answer is absolutely yes! Jill and Lisa have carefully chosen these recipes not only for their nutritional value but for their delicious taste. Just because you're managing diabetes and following a Paleo lifestyle doesn't mean that you have to give up tantalizing dishes and meals.

Jill and Lisa also devote an entire chapter to helping you to prepare and plan for the Paleo lifestyle — from what foods to avoid and why, as well as what foods to include and why. Food lists, preparing the kitchen and pantry staples are also carefully included as are recommendations for shopping and label reading for blood sugar control.

The 30-day meal plan program is easy to follow and common questions and concerns are answered in a friendly manner. You'll have a fantastic variety of 125 recipes to choose from hearty and healthy salads like Fennel, Jicama and Artichoke Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette, to Turkey Stuffed Peppers, Italian Sloppy Joes, Skillet Grilled Flank Steak with Sautéed Mushrooms, Zucchini Noodles and Pesto, Vegetable Frittata, and satisfying snacks and sweets like, Soft Serve Coconut Banana Freeze. These Paleo-inspired recipes will give you the tools you need to manage or reverse high blood sugar levels while enjoying delicious food at the same time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778805489
Publisher:	Rose, Robert Incorporated
Publication date:	09/23/2016
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Jill Hillhouse is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto. Her approach to functional nutrition focuses on each person's metabolic individuality which is at the heart of her integrative nutrition and lifestyle coaching. She is also a nutrition and lifestyle writer who has authored many articles for publications.

Lisa Cantkier is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, writer and editor. She is a Nutritionist at the Integrative and Functional Medicine Clinic in Toronto.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A New Perspective

Part 1: Managing Diabetes with the Paleo Diet

Chapter 1: The Problem of Diabetes
The Diagnosis of Diabetes
How Normal Blood Sugar Works
Insulin Resistance: A State of Imbalance
Testing Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels
Blood Sugar and Disease Risk
Keeping Track of Your Blood Sugar

Chapter 2: What Is Paleo?
Why Paleo?
Dietary Diversity
The Macronutrients
Nutrient Density
Principles of the Modern Paleo Approach
Evidence to Support Paleo for Diabetes

Chapter 3: Beyond Food - Other Things to Consider
Get Enough Sleep
Avoid Toxins
Get Moving
Improve Your Gut Health
Reduce Stress

Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Start the Paleo Diet
Kitchen Tools and Equipment
Kitchen Detox
What to Keep in the Fridge and Freezer
What to Keep in the Pantry
Shopping
Self-Monitoring: Your Powerful Secret Weapon

Chapter 5: The Paleo Plan for Better Blood Sugar
Jumping In
Foods to Avoid
Foods to Enjoy
Eating Away from Home
Food Traps to Avoid
The 30-Day Paleo Meal Plan
The Last Word

Part 2: Paleo Recipes for Healthy Blood Sugar

About the Nutrient Analysis
Soups
Salads
Vegetables
Eggs
Fish and Seafood
Chicken and Turkey
Pork, Beef and Lamb
Sauces, Dressings and Spice Blends
Extras
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

02/20/2017
Hillhouse and Cantkier, who both take a holistic approach to nutrition, explain that food is more than fuel: it “tells the body to turn on this pathway or release this hormone.” They describe how blood sugar works in the body and suggest that the paleo approach to eating can help restore healthy blood sugar function and possibly halt blood sugar dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. Paleo refers to the Paleolithic era, when early humans ate the meat and fish they caught and the shoots, berries, roots, eggs, and nuts they gathered. The authors argue that this diet of unprocessed “low GI foods... results in lower, slower increases in blood sugar and therefore lower insulin demands on the pancreatic beta cells.” The book provides background information about blood sugar and cites research in support of a paleo diet. There is an extensive list of foods to avoid, including most grain and dairy products and all alcohol and fruit drinks, which may prove challenging for many people. The second half of the book includes 125 appealing paleo-inspired recipes and a 30-day meal plan. This work is recommended with the caveat that anyone embarking on a restrictive diet should first consult with a doctor. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

A Must Have: the recipes are nutrient-dense and low carb, ideal for celiacs living with diabetes.

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