Marie Feldman - The Everything Guide to the Insulin Resistance Diet: Lose Weight, Reverse Insulin Resistance, and Stop Pre-Diabetes

Through our many years working as registered dietitians and certified diabetes care and education specialists, we have seen firsthand the toll that insulin resistance can take on health. If it is not addressed promptly and effectively, progression to pre-diabetes and ultimately type 2 diabetes is very possible. The good news is that taking action in the form of lifestyle changes can stop insulin resistance in its tracks. We have helped many clients improve their health and reduce insulin resistance by changing their dietary habits, increasing physical activity, and making other key lifestyle changes such as reducing stress, improving sleep, and getting needed resources and support. These changes work!

To reach a greater audience, we decided to write this book, sharing important information to help you better understand insulin resistance and how you can reverse it. We have worked hard to craft a wide variety of recipes for you not only to enjoy cooking and eating but also to help foster good health at the same time. Taking action is the first step toward halting the progression of insulin resistance. It is our sincere hope that the information in this book supports you on your path to managing your insulin resistance, while empowering you to develop lifelong healthy habits. We congratulate you for buying this book to help you take that first step on your journey.

Marie Feldman, RD, CDCES

Jodi Dalyai, MS, RD, CDCES

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Always follow safety and commonsense cooking protocols while using kitchen utensils, operating ovens and stoves, and handling uncooked food. If children are assisting in the preparation of any recipe, they should always be supervised by an adult.

The information in this book should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health problem. Not all diet and exercise plans suit everyone. You should always consult a trained medical professional before starting a diet, taking any form of medication, or embarking on any fitness or weight training program. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.

Contains material adapted from the following titles published by Adams Media, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: The Big Book of Diabetic Recipes by Marie Feldman, RD, CDE, copyright 2016, ISBN 978-1-4405-9365-9; The EverythingDASH Diet Cookbook by Christy Ellingsworth and Murdoc Khaleghi, MD, copyright 2012, ISBN 978-1-4405-4353-1; The EverythingDiabetes Cookbook, 2nd Edition by Gretchen Scalpi, RD, CDN, CDE, copyright 2010, ISBN 978-1-4405-0154-8; The EverythingGuide to Managing and Reversing Pre-Diabetes, 2nd Edition by Gretchen Scalpi, RD, CDN, CDE, copyright 2013, ISBN 978-1-4405-5761-3; The EverythingGuide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes by Paula Ford-Martin with Jason Baker, MD, copyright 2013, ISBN 978-1-4405-5196-3; The EverythingPre-Diabetes Cookbook by Gretchen Scalpi, RD, CDN, CDE, copyright 2014, ISBN 978-1-4405-7223-4; and Healthy Habits for Managing & Reversing Prediabetes by Marie Feldman, RD, copyright 2019, ISBN 978-1-5072-0994-3.

A sincere thank you to Adams Media/Simon & Schuster for providing us with the opportunity to work on this project that centers on such an important topic. Thank you to our editor, Lisa Laing, who guided us throughout this venture, always providing timely feedback.

Professionally, I am very grateful to work under David Weingard, who is an inspirational leader to myself and all the wonderful staff and clients we work with at Cecelia Health, where we pride ourselves in making a difference in the lives of those with pre-diabetes and diabetes. Also, thank you to Dr. David Kayne, a wonderful mentor who has taught me so much about successfully diagnosing and treating pre-diabetes and diabetes through the patient care and clinical research we have conducted together over the years. Many thanks to my husband, Kenyou are my best friend, and I treasure our relationship, in which we motivate and elevate each other every day. I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my parents, who have given me ultimate unconditional love and support throughout my life in countless ways. I lovingly acknowledge my daughter Gabrielle, who inspires me every day to work hard to create a balanced, active, healthy, and happy life for our family. MF