The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook & Meal Plan: A Balanced Eating Guide for You and Your Baby by Traci Houston

Recipes for managing gestational diabetes―good for you and your baby. The right diet can be a big help getting through gestational diabetes. The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook & Meal Plan shows you how you can balance your blood sugar while still eating great meals that nourish both you and your baby every single day. Take the guesswork out of your diet with an easy-to-follow, 4-week meal plan, filled with helpful meal prep tips so you'll always have food available―even when you don't feel up to cooking. Want to go off plan? Make sure both of you are eating right with dozens of additional recipes for healthy (and satisfying) breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook & Meal Plan includes: 90 gestational diabetes-friendly recipes―Keep your blood sugar under control without sacrificing the essential nutrition that the two of you need using these delicious dishes. Straightforward meal plan―You've already got enough to think about―keep food simple with a complete 4-week meal plan featuring prep advice, shopping lists, and snack options. Read more

From the Publisher SAMPLE RECIPE: Open-Faced Greek Chicken Sandwiches PREP TIME: 10 minutes The texture of this toasted bread with creamy hummus, crisp cucumber and onion slices, fresh greens, and the deep flavor of rotisserie chicken will create a symphony of Greek-inspired flavors in your mouth. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus on each slice of toasted bread. 2. Layer one-third of the cucumber, arugula, onion, and chicken on each slice of bread. Garnish with oregano (if using). NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving size: 1 topped slice of bread, Calories: 228; Total Fat: 6g; Protein: 23g; Carbohydrates: 25g; Sugars: 4g; Fiber: 4g; Sodium: 331mg INGREDIENT TIP: Save the remaining chicken for Open-Faced Chicken and Onion Grilled Cheese (page 77) or Chicken, Spinach, and Berry Salad (page 69) INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons red pepper hummus 3 slices 100% wholewheat bread, toasted 3/4 cup cucumber slices 3 cups arugula or baby kale 1/4 cup sliced red onion 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken Oregano, for garnish (optional)