December 2023 MBR The Health/Medicine Shelf

The Health/Medicine Shelf

The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution
Diana Licalzi, author
Jose Tejero, author
Blue Star Press
https://www.bluestarpress.com
9781958803196, $24.95, HC, 262pp

https://www.amazon.com/Type-Diabetes-Revolution-Cookbook-Complete/dp/1958803197

Synopsis: For anyone who has prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution: A Cookbook and Complete Guide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes" by co-authors Diana Licalzi and Jose Tejero offers a practical and effective approach to achieving non-diabetic blood sugar within weeks. The simple lifestyle changes outlined in "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution" focus on the reversal of insulin resistance -- the root cause of high blood sugar.

Co-developed by a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist, "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution" uses a revolutionary, science-based program that includes: Daily meal plans for 4 weeks, designed to minimize your time in the kitchen; Simple grocery shopping lists for every week of the meal plan and tips for meal prep; 100+ high-fiber, plant-based recipes that keep your blood sugar balanced; Advice on how to create a balanced diet that includes whole, plant-based foods and meat, if desired; Tips for grocery shopping and how to read nutritional labels; Guidance on stocking your pantry and knowing which foods to always have on hand; Useful lessons and tips on how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress impact your diabetes health

With "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution", the reader can start reversing the root cause of type 2 diabetes, eliminate or reduce a need for medication, and lower blood sugar.

Critique: Beautifully illustrated with full page, full color photos of finished dishes, "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution: A Cookbook and Complete Guide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes" is exceptionally well written, organized and presented. Practical, effective, motivational, inspiring, "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution" is a 'must' for personal, professional, community, and college/university library General Diabetes Health collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. It should be noted that "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $14.99) and, in the Spring of 2024 will be published in a Spanish edition (9781958803622).

Editorial Note #1: Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDCES, is a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and holds her Master's in Nutrition Science & Policy. In 2019, Diana co-founded Reversing T2D, a digital health platform that helps individuals reverse, manage, and prevent pre- and type 2 diabetes. Reversing T2D uses an integrative approach to tackle diabetes focusing on plant-based nutrition, exercise, and mindset. Diana's previous books include Drinking for Two and Mocktail Party.

Editorial Note #2: Jose Tejero is an exercise physiologist with a degree in Exercise Science and is the co-founder of Reversing T2D. He has worked alongside nutrition experts and plant-based physicians who treat chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes. He observed the positive impact that plant-based diets had on the health of their patients and decided that he would dedicate his career to promoting the benefits of this diet. Jose is passionate about guiding people on the path of developing a healthy lifestyle.

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