From Library Journal
Diabetics must be careful when eating, as too many carbohydrates and too much fat and sodium will elevate their blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Those who enjoy spicy Latin American fare will be happy to learn that they can still eat their favorite delicacies by modifying the recipes. Fuste, a dietician who runs a nutrition program for seniors, presents more than 150 recipes for such traditional dishes as empanadas, salsas, paella, tamales, meats and seafood, beverages, and desserts. By grilling or baking instead of frying, using low-fat dairy products, and reducing the amount of sugar and salt, cooks can make healthy meals while retaining traditional flavors. The bilingual text has English and Spanish versions on facing pages, and the author provides nutritional and diabetic exchange information for all recipes. She also includes a glossary, shopping list, chili rating chart (in terms of hotness), a resource list, and guidelines for a walking program. There are other interesting diabetic cookbooks, such as Chris Smith's Cooking with the Diabetic Chef, but none specifically for Latin foods. This will make an excellent addition to consumer health and cooking collections in all libraries.Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description

Latinos as an ethnic group are at substantial risk for the development of diabetes. This cookbook presents recipes in a bilingual format for optimal use by the Latino/Hispanic communities. Including more than 125 recipes in both English and Spanish, there are chapters on soups, rice dishes, legumes, vegetables, chicken, meats, desserts, and much more. The book includes introductory chapters on diabetes, the role of nutrition, and basic meal planning.

Recipes include: Argentinean Empanadas (Turnovers), Puchero de Pollo (Chicken Stew), Cuban Potato Soup, and Vegetable Enchiladas with Red Sauce

Olga Fuste, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., is in charge of designing and implementing a nutrition management program for older adults with the Washington State University Cooperative Extension. She is an active member of the Latino/Hispanic community.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This is a Latino cookbook with friendly recipes for people with diabetes and their families who want favorite foods and good blood sugar control, too. Chapters on soups, rice dishes, beans, vegetables, chicken, meats, desserts, and more include 87 recipes in Spanish and English from most of the countries in Central and South America. Este es un libro de comida latina con recetas faciles para personas con diabetes y sus familias que quieren comer sus platos favoritos y al mismo tiempo mantener un buen control de azucar. Incluye 87 recetas en espanol y en ingles de gran parte de los paises en la America Central y America del Sur, divididas en capitulos sobre sopas, platos de arroz, frijoles, verduras, pollo, carnes, postres, y mas,

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal