Reference books for low carb diet

HayleyBumble

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Hi guys,

So I've done so much studying of the various threads on low carb diets on here this weekend and am really keen to introduce this way of eating into my life - good news!

I have seen somewhere amongst all the posts recommended info books on such diets for diabetics but can't for the life of me find these again! Just wondering if any of you wise owls could suggest a little bit of further reading for me?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hayley x
 

Brunneria

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Here are a few...

Low GL (which didn't work for me - too high carb)
Patrick Holford's low GL diet (nice food though)

Medium Core:
South beach Diet (delicious, American style)*
Dukan diet (high protein, low carb and fat)*
Montignac (French style)*

Hardcore:
Atkins*
Diane Cress' 'Diabetes Miracle'
Bernstein's 'Diabetes Solution'

Most of them are low carb weight loss books * with a very low carb first stage, then a slow reintroduction of carbs, levelling out just before the point at which weight gain begins.

Diane cress uses the same principle, but focusing on blood glucose, not weight.

And Bernstein suggests ultra low carb as a permanent feature.
 
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jack412

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do you have Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: and think like a pancreas
I think they are the two bibles for a T1?


I would just google recipe off the net, gluten free lc is basically what you want, just make sure you don't bump up your protein above ~50g per day, so with some you would drop some protein and add some fat/oil to replace the energy.
I found once you get the basics you can adjust recipe to suit yourself with a bit of substitution

https://www.google.com.au/#q=lchf+recipe+book

http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf it’s a long page and a video
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Food-Cravings.htm For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy.

more diet
http://diabeticmediterraneandiet.com/low-carb-mediterranean-diet/
http://www.lowcarbdietitian.com/blog/carbohydrate-restriction-an-option-for-diabetes-management

blood testing
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php
food counting
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

what you might find interesting too is the ADA
American diabetic association ( http://www.professional.diabetes.org/)
http://www.professional.diabetes.or...=DP&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=nutritionguidelines

Evidence is inconclusive for an ideal amount of total fat intake for people with diabetes;
therefore, goals should be individualized; fat quality appears to be far more important
than quantity.

In people with type 2 diabetes, a Mediterranean-style, MUFA-rich eating pattern may benefit
glycemic control and CVD risk factors and can therefore be recommended as an effective
alternative to a lower-fat, higher-carbohydrate eating pattern.


Carbohydrates Evidence is inconclusive for an ideal amount of carbohydrate intake for people with diabetes.
Therefore, collaborative goals should be developed with the individual with diabetes.
The amount of carbohydrates and available insulin may be the most important factor influencing
glycemic response after eating and should be considered when developing the eating plan.
Monitoring carbohydrate intake, whether by carbohydrate counting or experience-based
estimation remains a key strategy in achieving glycemic control.
For good health, carbohydrate intake from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and dairy
products should be advised over intake from other carbohydrate sources, especially those
that contain added fats, sugars, or sodium. [processed carbs]
Substituting low–glycemic load foods for higher–glycemic load foods may modestly improve
glycemic control.
Low carbohydrate Focuses on eating foods higher in protein (meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs, cheese, nuts and seeds), fats (oils, butter, olives, avocado), and vegetables low in carbohydrate (salad greens, cucumbers, broccoli, summer squash).
The amount of carbohydrate allowed varies with most plans allowing fruit (e.g., berries) and higher carbohydrate
vegetables; however, sugar-containing foods and grain products such as pasta, rice, and bread are generally
avoided. There is no consistent definition of “low” carbohydrate. In research studies, definitions have ranged from
very low-carbohydrate diet (21–70 g/day of carbohydrates) to moderately low-carbohydrate diet (30 to ,40% of
calories from carbohydrates).
 
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HayleyBumble

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Thanks all for your help.

Unfortunately pretty much since diagnosis 15 years ago I've pretty much been left to it apart from the odd carb counting course - it's only now I've really accepted this needs to be a way of life for me. Have been in denial I guess though have managed not bad HbA1c's. Am familiar with Holford and my boyfriend is gluten free so easy for me to adapt my diet, am mostly gluten free anyway.

Thanks again, I'll get reading!
 

SamJB

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A good recipe book is The Low Carb Gourmet by Karen Barnaby. Contains some really good staples such as cauli mash and rice, LC porridge and muffins.
 

dawnmc

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Can recommend Hemsley and Hemsley too. Lovely recipes, one or two using maple syrup. But mostly low carb. They are two British sisters so all weights etc in understandable language.
 

HayleyBumble

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Thanks guys :)
Have been mostly modifying my usual healthy meals but having cauli rice instead of normal rice etc.

Got on the scales this morning and I'm 5lb down in as many days so I'm really happy with that. Having lost 3.5 stone on slimming world I've been struggling to get this last 1.5 off so hopefully this is the boost I need!

Really keen to try new recipes though to stop the boredom!

Thanks again!