Diabetes Reversal Cookbook
Last year I worked long and hard on 150 recipes for Dr. Barnard’s new diabetes reversal cookbook, which officially releases tomorrow!
All the recipes in this book are whole foods, plant-based (oil-free). I had already been working on new recipes, toying with the idea of writing a new solo cookbook.
Soon after clueing up The Cheese Trap recipes, however, the good doctor offered me this opportunity to co-author on this new project.
I was off and running with recipe development and testing. I channeled many of these recipes I had already developed into this diabetes reversal cookbook, and developed many more.
At last, the book is here! I just received my copies, and thrilled to see it in print.
The book is beautifully produced. It’s hard cover, has a stunning photo insert, and a clean design with a font that’s ‘sturdy’ and clear.
The book’s introductory chapters written by Dr. Barnard cover what it means to reverse type 2 diabetes (and the distinction between type 1 and type 2), our healthy food groups and related nutritional highlights. Then my recipe chapters follow. It is a full cookbook (unlike The Cheese Trap which was a health book with supplemental recipes).
I love the recipes, and so did my testers. It was really important to me to maintain flavor integrity while meeting the nutritional parameters of Dr. Barnard’s diabetes program.
What are some of my very favorite recipes in the book?…
Might surprise you that one of my favorite recipes is the Rad Thai. Usually I select a bean-y dish… ok, or a dessert!… but man, the Rad Thai is something special. I don’t have the image from the book, but will update when I do! It rivals any restaurant pad thai, and far less greasy.
Some of my other favorites:
Breakfasts: Cauliflower Scramble, Lemon Pineapple Muffins, Baked Oatmeal Cups, Polenta Porridge with Berry Swirl, Champion Muesli, Rice Breakfast Bake
Dips/Sauces/Salads (I’m combining chapters here:) Lentil Baba Ghanoush, Warm Cheesy Sweet Potato Dip, Quinoa Kale Caesar with Cheesy Croutons, Moroccan Bean Salad
Sides/Soups (again, combining chapters): Soft-Baked Tamari Tofu (our kids devour this, not quite a side for them!), Moreish Lemony Quinoa, Sweet Potato Crisps (omg I devour these!), Cauliflower Chili, Robust Crimson Bean Stew, Thai Corn and Sweet Potato Stew (cover photo)
Mains: Righteous Lasagna, Lentil Bolognese, Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, Thai Red Lentils, Green Chickpea Falafels, 10-Minute Stir-Fry (I make this often), BBQ Bean Burgers, Loaded Sweet Spuds (oh yeah!), Italian Bean Burgers, Tex-Mex Beans ‘n Rice, Lemon-Tahini Pasta Sauce with Spinach, Pizza! Pizza!, and of course… Rad Thai!
Desserts: Chicky Chocolate Cake with Magical Chocolate Frosting, Easy-As-Pie Baked Apples, Salted Caramel Sauce, Berry Bubble, Apple Crisp, Oatmeal Chippers
As you can see, there’s a lot of variety, and a lot to love! No ‘missing out’ with these balanced, nutrient-dense recipes.
Before I sign off, a final thank you to my recipe testers. I’ve thanked you in the book, and will do so again here. You helped me immensely, I’m tremendously grateful for your time and support.
This book releases on the 27th, and is available widely. Here are the links for the amazon US and amazon Canada if like to order.
I’ll share a recipe from the book in my next post. What would you like to see featured?
Sandra says
I might get this book even though many of the recipes use ingredients that runs up my husband’s BG. I will see if there are enough recipes that are doable for him to make it worth the purchase.
However, people, don’t fall for this reversing diabetes claim. Diabetes CANNOT be reversed and that is proven. Do your research. Yes, some people can reverse the symptoms, meaning they can get it under control, but that is not the same as not having the disease any more. If these people who claim they have “reversed” diabetes, which means they no longer have diabetes, if they went back to their previous way of eating, or just ate a Snickers bar, or quit using insulin, then they would find out real fast that they still have diabetes. They didn’t reverse it, they just got their symptoms under control. Not the same thing.
Dreena says
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed through diet. There are benefits for those with type 1 diabetes, but yes, that is different and not reversible. However, as the book explains (and the science shows) type 2 diabetes can be reversed with a low-fat plant-based diet. Best to you.
Sandra says
The SYMPTOMS of Type 2 diabetes can be reversed–for some people–or brought under control….. ONLY as long as one stays on the diet and IF their pancreas is still producing some insulin. Reversing the symptoms is not the same as curing diabetes. There is no cure. Those who think their diabetes is reversed will find out that it is not if they have a couple of Snickers bars and take their BG. Some who have “pre” diabetes/borderline diabetes will do better if they stick to the diet, and possibly not ever make it to the real diabetes stage. But those with full-blown diabetes cannot reverse it, even though many claim it can be reversed. Those are the ones trying to sell books and products.
Dreena says
Sandra, this is communicated in Dr. Barnard’s program, and the key IS to continue eating this diet. Not to be on a diet, rather to make this lifestyle change. Thank you.
Edward says
I think it is old news that diabetes can be reversed — and likewise with cancer.
Christine says
I am a diabetic. I was getting discouraged about the challenges of diet and then my daughter came home with this cookbook in hand! I was already well read on Dr. Barnard’s advice, so the cookbook was a logical choice. I have made some of the recipes and I want to say thank you! This cook book is unlike any other that I have seen in that it uses alternative flours that will be better for my blood sugar control!!! Awesome idea! ” Mi-So Love Avocado Toast” is absolutely delicious! – Miso is perfect on it! This morning I made “Polenta Porridge with Berry Swirl.” Loved it! The “Cauliflower Scramble” looks yummy as well as the traditional desserts that previously would have to be off my list of acceptable choices. Looking forward to trying many more of your wonderful recipes. You are helping me have a varied, delicious diet that is key in keeping me on track. I am determined to control diabetes by diet as Dr. Barnard advises. So far so good! You must have worked long and hard to create these recipes. Thank you!
Dreena says
Hi Christine, your feedback means a lot to me. I’m so, so pleased you are enjoying the recipes so far, and also feel very encouraged by this new dietary path. Thank you for sharing this cheer with me.
Deb says
Hi Dreena, I am patiently awaiting my copy! Appreciate all of your hard work and love that you put into each recipe. Does this book outline a weekly meal plan? They always help our family stay on track and it’s easy to create a shopping list tool Thank you.
Dreena says
Great, thanks Deb! This book doesn’t have a meal plan. I’m not sure why they didn’t consider that as an option. Hope it still suits your needs and more importantly, inspires your cooking! Thanks.