Diabetic's Cookbook

Frenny Billimoria

Description

Being a diabetic does not mean you have to eat boring or insipid food, and here are some interesting and unusual recipes to prove it. Not only are these recipes simple to follow, they also use ingredients readily available in a regular kitchen. The end result is healthy food that is so delicious that non-diabetic members of the family will also enjoy it, thus doing away with the need to prepare `special' food for a diabetic person. And to help monitor calorie intake, a crucial aspect of diabetic care, every recipe is supplemented with a list of the protein, fat and carbohydrate content as well as the total calories per serving. The introduction, by a dietician specialized in diabetics, clears many myths and fears concerning the disease. It explains lucidly how and why diabetes occurs, what its side effects are and what causes them, and how to control diabetes. So, if you are a diabetic or know one in search of a healthy yet adventurous diet plan, this is the perfect book for you.

Informations

• Publié par: Penguin Books Ltd
• Date de parution: 18 août 2004
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789351181620
• Langue: English

Extrait

FRENNY BILLIMORIA
The Diabetic s Cookbook
with Surinderwadhawan PG Dip. Dietetics
Food Photographs by Neeraj Mahajan
PENGUIN BOOKS
Contents
Dedication
Introduction
Soups
SUBZI SHORBA Mixed Vegetable Soup
SPICY PUMPKIN SOUP
TAMATAR AUR TOORI SHORBA Tomato and Ridgegourd Soup
SHAHI PASAND SHORBA Spiced Chicken Soup
CABBAGE SOUP
BUTTERNUT SOUP
HARICOT BEAN SOUP
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
SPINACH SOUP
MUSHROOM SOUP
CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP
CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP
FISH SOUP
COLD CELERY AND TOMATO SOUP
COLD CARROT SOUP
GAZPACHO
Salads
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
GUAVA SALAD
AUBERGINE AND CARROT SALAD
PARTY SALAD
MUSHROOM AND SPINACH SALAD
ORIENTAL SALAD
WARM TOFU SALAD
FRENCH BEAN AND SESAME SALAD
SPICY THAI SALAD
SPICY LENTIL SALAD
LOBIA SALAD Cowpea Salad
ARHAR AUR PANEER SALAD Pigeon Pea and Cottage Cheese Salad
FISH AND FRENCH BEAN SALAD
BEAN SPROUT AND CHICKEN SALAD
CHICKEN SALAD
Snacks, Chutneys and Dips
MUSHROOM PUR E
MUSHROOM ROLLS
MUSHROOM CIGARETTES
MUSHROOM TOAST
COCKTAIL BEANS
MOONG DAL CHUTNEY Husked Green Bean Chutney
CORIANDER CHUTNEY
CURD DIP
SPICY CURD DIP
CHEESE DIP
AUBERGINE DIP
Eggs
BHAAJI PER EEDA Eggs Baked on Spinach
BHEEDA PER EEDA Eggs Baked on Okra
LIGHT SCRAMBLED EGGS
SPICY OMELETTE
HARD-BOILED EGGS WITH ASSORTED FILLINGS
Vegetables
BAINGAN SALAN Sweet and Sour Aubergines
STUFFED AUBERGINES
BAINGAN KI BORANI Aubergine with Curd
BAINGAN BAGARA Saut ed Aubergines
BHARWAIN KARELA Stuffed Bittergourds
MASALA BHINDI Spicy Okra
MOOLI KA SAAG Savoury White Radish
AVIAL Mixed Vegetables - Kerala Style
NAWABI BHAAJI Royal Spinach
PANEER TIKKA Grilled Cottage Cheese
SPICY SOYA NUGGETS
FRENCH BEAN KABAB
SAUT ED VEGETABLES - MAHARASHTRA STYLE
FRENCH-STYLE MUSHROOMS
MUSHROOMS WITH CUCUMBER
BROCCOLI WITH BLACK MUSHROOMS
MUSHROOMS FLORENTINE
CAPONATA Italian Mixed Vegetables
GREEN PEA PANCAKE
STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES WITH CRACKED BLACK PEPPER
JAPANESE CABBAGE
SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES
ROMANIAN BELL PEPPERS
ROASTED BELL PEPPERS
FALLAFEL Chickpea Kabab
DHANSAKH Pur ed Vegetables with Dal
Fish
MACCHER JOHL Fish Curry - Bengal Style
AMRITSARI MACHHI Fish - Amritsar Style
FISH - GOA STYLE
TAMARIND FISH
SPICY STEAMED FISH
FISH WITH SPINACH
CHEESY FISH PIE
SMOKED POMFRET
FISH WITH HERBS
LUSSUNIO Garlic-flavoured Fish
FISH IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
COLD GINGERED FISH
SPICY KING PRAWNS
Chicken and Meat
MOTHER S CHICKEN CURRY
CHICKEN CURRY - CHETTINAD STYLE
CHICKEN KORMA Chicken Curry
CURRIED CHICKEN - SINDHI STYLE
MURGH JOSH Spicy Chicken
SPANISH CHICKEN
TANDOORI CHICKEN
MURGH TIKKA Grilled Chicken
LEMON CHICKEN
HOT GLAZED CHICKEN
MASALA CHOPS
Rice and Roti
EGG RISOTTO
KURKURI ROTI
HIGH FIBRE ROTI
Desserts
STRAWBERRY PUDDING
OAT AND STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE
COFFEE-VANILLA ICE CREAM
CURD PUDDING
FRUIT FOOL
AVOCADO CHIFFON PUDDING
DIABETIC JELLY
APRICOT PUR E WITH ORANGE SAUCE
LAUKI KHEER Bottlegourd Dessert
GAAJAR KA HALWA Carrot Dessert
RAVO Semolina Sweet - Parsi Style
SAUNDESH Cottage Cheese Sweet - Bengal Style
WHEAT WAFFLES WITH APPLE SAUCE
BAKED APPLES
PLUM POT
Preserves
SUGAR-FREE STRAWBERRY JAM
SUGAR-FREE ORANGE MARMALADE
Author s Note
Glossary
Copyright Page
Dedicated to my beloved daughter Niloufer who succumbed to diabetes in her youth .
Introduction
DIABETES MELLITUS
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the inability of the pancreas, a gland behind the stomach, to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is necessary to process carbohydrates, fats and proteins effectively. Without sufficient insulin, glucose cannot enter the cells of the body where it is required to carry out the life processes.
One of the most challenging diseases of the twenty-first century, diabetes mellitus is increasing rapidly throughout the world, and developing countries like India are no exception. It strikes all ages and races and there is an urgent need to control it.
The increase in the spread of diabetes is due to a changed lifestyle-a rich diet, declining physical activity and a stressful life. It is a lifelong disease which, though not curable, can be controlled by the active involvement of the patient and an understanding of diabetes and its therapy. Living with diabetes means living with a changed lifestyle, which should be gracefully accepted.
TYPES OF DIABETES Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Defined as Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM), this is a severe form of diabetes and occurs most commonly in children and young adults. Here production of insulin is almost absent and the pancreatic beta cells fail to respond to all insulinogenic stimuli. It is associated with excess glucose in the blood (hyperglycaemia) and glucose in the urine (glycosuria). Insulin treatment is a must in this case. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Defined as Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM), it is caused by faulty eating habits and lifestyles resulting in obesity. It can be controlled by diet, regular exercise, change of lifestyle and oral drugs; most patients do not require insulin for this form of diabetes. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: This form of diabetes develops during pregnancy and is caused by increased levels of certain hormones which interfere with the functioning of insulin. It usually disappears after childbirth, but fifty per cent of women with gestational diabetes are likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. Hence, control is needed during pregnancy, and a healthy lifestyle with regular medical follow-ups after childbirth. Malnutrition-Related Diabetes Mellitus: Consists of Fibro Calculous Pancreatic Diabetes (FCPD) and Protein-Deficient Diabetes Mellitus (PDDM). These are most commonly found in tropical and developing countries. They generally affect young malnourished individuals. Impaired Glucose-Tolerance: In this case, a person has blood-glucose levels above the normal range but not high enough to be labelled as diabetic. People in these conditions need to improve their eating habits, do regular exercise and control their weight.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN DIABETES DEVELOPS
When the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to allow the glucose to enter the cells and to store the excess glucose in the liver, it stays in the blood and blood-glucose levels rise (hyperglycaemia). The body tackles this problem by passing the extra glucose out of the body in the urine (glycosuria, literally meaning, glucose urine ). Excessive glucose in the blood causes narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis). When it affects the larger blood vessels it results in cardiovascular problems like strokes, angina and myocardial infarctions. When it affects the smaller blood vessels like the capillaries in the eyes, it results in vision-impairment caused by damage to the retina (retinopathy), and can even cause blindness. Excessive blood-glucose also leads to inflammation of the nerve sheaths (neuropathy), which results in sensations like pins and needles, numbness, cramps and, in severe cases, even gangrene.
The onset of diabetes in an uncontrolled state is exhibited by: Polyphagia: Increased hunger Tiredness, general weakness and weariness Polyuria: Increased urination Polydipsia: Increased thirst as a result of excessive water-loss and the need for its replacement in the tissues Dehydration, as a result of excessive water-loss and electrolytes, causing dry fuzzy tongue and cracked lips Loss of weight Cuts and wounds taking a longer time to heal due to high blood-glucose levels and poor fluid balance. Vulvites or balanites due to fungal and bacterial infections of the external genitalia, since certain fungi and bacteria flourish on skin and mucous membranes which have a high concentration of glucose Itchiness and infection of the skin and bladder, resulting from bacteria feeding on the extra glucose in the blood and urine Irritability A feeling of numbness or tingling in toes and fingers due to neuropathy Retinopathy, blurred vision and other eye problems due to the effect of high blood-glucose levels in the capillaries of the eyes.
RISK FACTORS
Heredity plays a significant role in the onset of diabetes and it generally occurs during middle age or in elderly people. People with a family history of diabetes and those who are obese are more prone to develop the disease. Risk factors, therefore, can be broadly classified as: Age over forty Obesity Stressful lifestyle High blood pressure History of gestational diabetes Use of certain drugs like oral contraceptives.
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis is made by a simple blood test, either fasting and post-prandial or random. Fasting blood-glucose is checked when the patient has fasted for more than ten to twelve hours. The post-prandial test is carried out one-and-a-half to two hours after eating. The random test is done regardless of whether the patient has eaten or not. In the glucose fasting test, the glucose level evaluation is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus. In the glucose post-prandial test, the glucose level is evaluated to confirm the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The two tests are usually evaluated together.
CONTROL OF DIABETES
Regular tests with results as given below will help control diabetes and ensure normal health, avoiding serious complications: Body weight within normal range according to height and sex Body mass index under 25 Urine free from glucose, albumin and ketones Blood-glucose fasting less than 110 mg/dl Blood-glucose PP less than 140 mg/dl HbAlc less than 6.5% Blood pressure under 135/85 mm Hg Cholesterol below 200 mg/dl HDL over 50 mg/dl LDL under 100 mg/dl Creatine less than 1 mg/dl Urea under 40 mg/dl Fundus examination - no diabetic changes ECG - no ischemic changes X-Ray chest - normal.
MANAGING DIABETES
The important thing t