Scalpi, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, revises her 2002 guide with 100 new recipes and updated medical information. She discusses types of diabetes, food labels, the Glycemic Index, and shopping. Recipes, which are written for beginners and offer nutritional information (with PCF Ratio), include Southwest Black Bean Burgers, Asian-Style Fish Cakes (which are made with catfish, banana pepper, ginger, lemon juice, and garlic cloves), and Key Lime Pie (using Splenda instead of sugar). Scalpi also lists recommended websites, online sources for ingredients and equipment, and exchange lists. Highly recommended for its variety of flavorful recipes and useful resources. (
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