Can I Eat That? A Nutritional Guide For Type 2 Diabetes by Jenefer Roberts - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781472136305
Publisher: Robinson
Age Range: Adult

Overview
Can I Eat That? A Nutritional Guide Through the Dietary Maze for Type 2 Diabetics is a warm, jargon-free companion for anyone newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, or caring for someone who is. Written by Jenefer Roberts after her own search for clear dietary answers, it demystifies nutrition science and translates it into everyday food choices, making this paperback a reassuring first purchase for the kitchen bookshelf and a genuinely useful long-term reference.

About the Book
Jenefer Roberts began researching Type 2 diabetes nutrition when she struggled to find consistent, trustworthy answers to her husband's simple question: "Can I eat that?" The result is this accessible guide, written in a chatty, non-medical style that walks readers through the sometimes frightening early stages following a Type 2 diagnosis. The book explains the nutritional factors behind the condition and which foods are better tolerated, without resorting to a list of impossible restrictions or dense clinical language. Roberts brings together practical nutritional guidance with real cooking advice, helping readers build sustainable eating habits rather than short-term fixes. Topics include understanding carbohydrates, sugars and fats, reading food labels with confidence, adapting favourite recipes, and planning balanced meals. The tone is empathetic, recognising a diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and aiming to replace fear with knowledge. It is equally useful for the newly diagnosed, for family cooking on someone's behalf, and for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of blood sugar management. The paperback format makes it easy to keep close at hand in the kitchen for quick reference.

• Jargon-free guidance: Explains the nutrition science behind Type 2 diabetes in plain, friendly language.
• Practical, not restrictive: Focuses on food choices and adaptations rather than a list of "don'ts".
• Written from real experience: Created by an author who researched the subject to help her own family.
• Ideal for carers and family: Useful for anyone cooking for or supporting a person with Type 2 diabetes.
• Kitchen-ready paperback: Compact format designed to be kept on hand for everyday reference.

About the Author
Jenefer Roberts is the wife of a Type 2 diabetic and wrote this book after growing frustrated at the lack of clear, accessible and consistent dietary advice available following his diagnosis. Unable to find straightforward answers to the questions "Can I eat that?" and "Why can't I eat that?", she carried out her own research into the nutritional science of the condition. She turned that knowledge into a practical, reassuring guide intended to help others navigate the same overwhelming early period after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Why You'll Love This Guide
Friendly, clear and genuinely practical, this paperback turns confusing dietary advice into confident everyday choices. It's a reassuring resource for the newly diagnosed, a helpful reference for carers, and a thoughtful gift for anyone facing life with Type 2 diabetes.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK edition with ISBN 9781472136305.