A new diabetes-focused recipe book by Heleen Meyer (in partnership with Pharma Dynamics, the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE) and the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA)) has been launched this November – which is also National Diabetes Awareness Month.
A new diabetes-focused recipe book by Heleen Meyer (in partnership with Pharma Dynamics, the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE) and the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA)) has been launched this November – which is also National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Meyer, who is known for her practical, easy-to-follow recipes in the Cooking from the Heart recipe book series, says the latest edition offers people with diabetes advice on how to live the life they want to through optimal nutrition.
The recipes can also contribute to the health and well-being of anyone – diabetic or not – who chooses to follow this way of eating.
“It aims to inspire, motivate and educate the estimated 3.5 million South Africans living with diabetes, but also to create awareness among the broader public of the risk factors associated with the condition,” says Meyer.
The Cooking from the Heart recipe book series complements Pharma Dynamics’ on-going drive to promote healthy eating among the South African public and forms an integral part of its umbrella wellness campaign, called iChange4Health.
“Managing your diet is the key to good diabetes control. Each of the 25 recipes – which include breakfast, snack, dinner and dessert ideas – are low in saturated fat, refined carbs and salt.
The book also provides twists on traditional favourites and nutritional and meal planning advice, along with portion control. Most importantly, the dishes taste great,” says Mariska van Aswegen, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics.
The recipes have been analysed by HSFSA dieticians to provide full nutritional information for every recipe. A healthy plate model and lists of alternatives to help plan a healthy meal are also included.
The idea is to give those affected by diabetes a cookbook that means eating can continue to be one of life’s great pleasures, as well as the most important part of a treatment plan.
Cooking from the Heart 3 will again be made available at no cost to the public (sponsored by Pharma Dynamics as part of their prevention programme). Get a copy from your GP or go to www.cookingfromtheheart.co.za. You can also follow the Cooking from the Heart Facebook page for more tips.
