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Ultimate Diabetic Cookbook
A digital cookbook advertised as containing more than 250 recipes. See who may find it useful and what to check before buying.
A digital cookbook advertised as containing more than 250 recipes.
Who it may suit
This may suit someone who wants a collection of recipes to browse when the same meals are getting repetitive. Start with recipes that use ingredients you can buy locally and a level of preparation that fits your week. Check the table of contents or a sample if the seller provides one.
What to look for
Check whether recipes include serving sizes and nutrition information, and whether they offer ingredient swaps for allergies, dietary preferences, or foods you already have. Check the file format and whether you can print individual recipes or view them easily while cooking.
Pros and cons
- Pro. A large recipe collection gives you room to look for dishes your household might enjoy.
- Con. A recipe title alone cannot tell you its portion size or carbohydrate content.
How it fits your routine
Pick two recipes that share ingredients. Put them on your meal planner and check what goes in the vegetable, protein, and carbohydrate sections. If a recipe is mostly a starch or a protein, consider what you would serve with it.