The Insulin Resistance Diet Plan & Cookbook: Lose Weight, Manage PCOS, and Prevent Prediabetes

Hoping this helps my fatty liver and other health issues with tasty recipes

I went on a search recently for cook books that could help me reverse a few lingering bad food habits. Of the books I surveyed, this is the most immediately useful that I found, in creating a fresh start. The author’s approach is practical, empathetic, informative, and refreshingly brief. She explains without belabouring her points, which makes it easier for the reader to get onto the action plan, with less guilt, than is often found in a “put down the pastry and pick up that carrot” eating plan/cookbook. Such a relief. I love that she has shopping lists broken into weeks, along with recipes. The organization is mostly very thorough. A few notes for future editions: don’t forget to include zucchinis in the shopping list when the recipe is served over zucchini noodles; maybe use a better paper stock, because the pages don’t like to get wet, at all; author, please address the issue of allergies and substitutions for commonly used items like almonds. (I know, it’s a slippery slope, and you trust us to use our noggin.) In general, if you’re trying to lose weight, or address an insulin issue, this book warrants a glance, in my opinion. I’m just getting started, but I’m encouraged. Ms. Spencer’s book is a great contribution and tool, and I appreciate it.

I am much inspired by the cookbook no doubt as I am currently sipping the fennel-chard smoothie! I would say you have to add your own flare to some of the recipes or substitue with something else if you dont have every ingredient on hand. I have so far followed the week 1 meal plan but I am not like literally buying each item and cooking each thing because all the suggested ingredients are not in season and that would be expensive! Some of the recipes such as muscles are not a dish I would choose. My purchase of this book was to add inspiration to my already eating clean weekly meal plans and manage pcos symptoms, so far so good but definetly may want to change a few things. I would not reccomend this book for a strict meal plan depending on your prefrences... I am a chicken, beef and fish person not muscles, lamb and curry....

I have really enjoyed reading through “The Insulin Resistance Diet Plan and Cookbook”! This book is very helpful and easy to use. I have the ebook so it is easy for me to prop it up on my iPad and use it while I am in the kitchen. Having a family with type II diabetes it is very important for me to understand what insulin resistance is and how to help with it when consuming foods. What I like most about it is the breakdown that you get in the beginning to help understand why you even need to use this modified cooking style. Within this one book you get a guide to help you shop as well as a meal plan to start you out on the right track. On top of all that greatness, you get the recipes for the meals that are easy to use! This is so important in making a lifestyle change because most people are not used to cooking their own food. They like grab and go type things. This book is so amazing. As a health and nutrition major, I would highly recommend this book to those who need this lifestyle change. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

The information about eating for insulin resistance was concise & helpful although a bit sparse. The eating plan was too strict for me. Some of the recipes were excellent…many were too much trouble & seemed “restaurant-y”… for everyday eating, they were too much work for this senior. I was particularly disappointed by the general eating plan which did not show how to incorporate it with snacks. By the end of the book, I had some ideas & recipes I liked but not a plan that would work for me.

My husband is diabetic and has been experiencing some kidney issues recently. We were told to reduce the amount of protein in his diet. We began looking for leaner protein recipes and vegetarian recipes. We also needed help with food varieties and meal planning. We have studied this book cover to cover and found something useful in each chapter. Not only are the recipes new and exciting they are also made with some ingredients that are new to us. What makes this book a real asset are the meal plans (up to four weeks), the shopping lists, list of pantry staples and the list (and explanation) of essential tools and equipment. Certainly makes making diet adjustments easier! I have prepared several recipes in this book including toasty oatmeal pancakes, chicken barley soup, red lentil curry and cauliflower-pecan fritters. We have loved each one and look forward to having it again. We appreciate the time and effort Tara put into making this an outstanding book! I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

The measurement conversions table is very useful. The glycemic load table is a great quick reference guide. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to prevent prediabetes.

I received the book today. I am reading through the recipes and have already needed to google what I can use as replacements. A LOT of coconut products used. I am not allergic to coconut but do not like it. Some recipes have substitutions for items but none with the coconut products