Carbs & Cals World Foods: A visual guide to African, Arabic, Caribbean and South Asian foods for diabetes & weight management - Softcover

Mehar, Salma; John, Dr Joan St; Cheyette, Chris; Balolia, Yello

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908261250 ISBN 13: 9781908261250

Verlag: Chello Publishing, 2019

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Filled with 750 photos of African, Arabic, Caribbean and South Asian foods, this visual guide is the essential resource for diabetes management, carb awareness, weight loss, portion control and healthy eating. The Carbs & Cals range of books is nationally recognised as the leading resource for diabetes & weight loss, using their revolutionary method of showing hundreds of food photos to make counting carbs and calories a breeze. FEATURES: - 750 photos of food & drinks commonly consumed by African, Arabic, Caribbean and South Asian communities - Carb content clearly displayed using blood glucose icons, highlighting each portion's possible effect on blood glucose level - Values for calories & fat also shown - Up to 3 portions for each food - Pictorial format makes the book accessible for those with limited English language skills - Informative introduction, explaining blood glucose and diabetes, the amount and type of carbs (and other nutrients) to consume, glycaemic index, culturally relevant food swap ideas and a guide to weight loss. CHAPTERS: Includes sections for African, Arabic, Caribbean and South Asian foods (arranged into meals, sides, snacks, breads, desserts and drinks), along with a general section encompassing foods commonly eaten by all the communities.

Biografía del autor

Salma Mehar BSc (Hons) PG Cert RD
Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Salma has been in community diabetes care for over 15 years. She is currently working with the Diabetes Transformation Programme, developing educational resources for BAME populations to improve health literacy and outcomes across the globe. Salma has been featured in many South Asian radio and newspaper interviews, spreading vital health messages to a wider audience.

Dr Joan St John MBChb MRCGP MSc
GP with Special Interest in Diabetes
Joan was one of the first Diabetes UK Clinical Champions and has always maintained an interest in health conditions that disproportionately affect BAME communities. Her driving force is promoting education and knowledge to empower individuals about health and wellbeing. She has worked with the Sickle Cell Society, Culture Dementia and the Alzheimer's Society. Salma & Joan's collaboration on this work was presented at the International Diabetes Federation in Abu Dhabi in 2017, and received the award for Best Poster at both the European Primary Care Diabetes Society in Barcelona and the Primary Care Diabetes Society Conference in Birmingham in 2018.

Chris Cheyette BSc (Hons) MSc RD
Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Chris works with people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes within the NHS. He is a co-creator of Carbs & Cals and is widely published in academic journals on diabetes and weight management. Chris lectures at national conferences and regularly appears in the media as a respected nutrition specialist.

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• Verlag: Chello Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1908261250
• ISBN 13: 9781908261250
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 288