Marion J. Franz

This book has come closer than any other book I've read at demystifying the exchanges system. As a parent of a type 1 diabetic, I understand that endocrinologists today like you to count carbs, rather than use exchanges. But I appreciate the way that the exchanges system forces you to eat a well-rounded, balanced diet. It seems like it's much more apt to lead to good health. This book clearly tells you how many exchanges are in almost any kind of food you can think of, in almost any situation you can think of. It also, depending on the edition, may include sample menus at the ends of the chapters. Very, very useful.… (meer)