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hi, im still struggling with shopping i.e what to buy..what not to buy etc.im not a great cook so im struggling with the best things to stock up in my fridge/larder.i was diagnosed type1 5 yrs ago. I like most foods.can anyone suggest a good cookery book on cooking and what to buy while out shooping?

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mick :?:
 
Hi Mick, I believe Collins Carb Counter is a good book for diabetics, I have just ordered one from Amazon, £3...
I think someone has also mentioned Anthony Worrall Thompson book Maybe you should invest in a cookery book with low GI recipes.
 
Hi Mick,

Obviously we don't know what your likes and dislikes are, so it is difficult to comment. That said, it goes without saying that you should stock-up on a good variety of fruit and vegetables for starters. I am sure others will be along soon with suggestions.

Nigel
 
mick
If you really want a cook book, then I'd recommend an early Delia Smith or something by Marguerite Patten.
Both have written very basic books which tell you how to do everything and don't assume you know. Once you have one, then you need to check out the carbs in each recipe and maybe working out how to reduce them
Spend a happy Saturday afternoon in Waterstone's perusing the cookery section. Don't be tempted by fancy stuff.
If you can find a copy, I'd say Marguerite Patten's "Step by Step cookery" is the absolute best for a novice, but It's probably still out of print.
Hana
 
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I checked out Amazon and there are secondhand copies of the Marguerite Patten available.
It really does teach you how to do everything. I have shelves of cookbooks. This is the ONLY one I use regularly and mine is falling to bits. Other than this i use a Czech one for traditional recipes. the rest are all pristine.
Hana
 
I also use Amazon, always a fast and reliable service. Should you wish to save a few pounds, try your local library, at least if you don't like the book you can take it back, if you like it, buy it on Amazon.

Nigel
 
I agree with the advice above about stocking up with of plenty fresh fruit and veg. Also think about eating healthy meat options like chicken and fish. Nuts are good too but avoid the salted ones. Get into a habit of reading the food labels on different foods to see what the carbohydrate content is. I'm assuming you carb count and then inject insulin according to the carbohydrates that you're eating. We try to avoid snacking foods/fruits that are high in carbohydrates, like grapes or raisins or most dried fruits.

I have a few cookery books that I like but mostly I find a lot of recipes on the internet. The BBC Good Food website has some lovely recipes and also gives information about what is in season this month. Most of their recipes include the carbohydrate value per portion which is very handy. There are cookery videos on the site too which may be helpful if you're not a great cook!

When shopping you can look out for lower carb options, you need to read the labels though. For example, Heinz make baked beans with reduced sugar and reduced salt. Green giant make tinned sweetcorn with no added sugar. Ocean Spray cranberry juice is available with no added sugar, they use a sweetener rather. There are sugar free jellies and no added sugar squashes.
 
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