The Everything Guide to Cooking for Children with Diabetes: From Everyday Meals to Holiday Treats - How to Prepare Foods Your Child Will Love to Eat - Paperback

by Moira McCarthy (Author), Leslie Young (Author)

All parents want their children to eat well--but for children with diabetes, eating well is not just a preference, it's a requisite. When to eat, what to eat, and how much to eat are critical considerations--all day, every day. But with a little knowledge and planning, you can whip up meals that are as good for your child as they are good to eat, including:

• Ultimate Grilled Cheeseburger Sandwich
• Multigrain Pancakes and Vanilla Smoothies
• Baked Potato Chips and Creamy Spicy Dip
• Taco Salad
• Grilled Ranch Chicken
• Lobster Salad
• Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

With this cookbook, you can meet the dietary challenges of diabetes with delicious--and doable--meals. From bag lunches and after-school snacks to birthday treats and holiday feasts, children with diabetes can enjoy mealtime as much as kids everywhere--every day of the year!

Author Biography

Moira McCarthy (Plymouth, MA) is a well-known parent in the diabetes community. She is the national chairman of government advocacy of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and volunteers as a "Bag of Hope" delivery mom to newly diagnosed families and as part of the "On Line Diabetes Team" that answers diabetes questions within twenty-four hours to anyone dealing with issues surrounding Type 1. She is a member of the board of trustees of the Clara Barton Camp for Girls with Diabetes, one of the nation's oldest and best-known diabetes camps. Ms. McCarthy has appeared on CNN, Larry King Live, twice on the front page of the New York Times, and in many other media hits regarding parents of children with diabetes. Her daughter Lauren is also a national spokesperson for diabetes and has testified before the Senate on diabetes research.