Holly Clegg, author of the best selling Trim & Terrific cookbook series, partners with the American Diabetes Association, with her latest book, HOLLY CLEGG'S trim&TERRIFIC DIABETIC COOKING: Over 250 Recipes That Can Be On Your Table In 30 Minutes Or Less (American Diabetes Association, August 2007).  Clegg has shown millions of people how to prepare healthy, quick, and tasty meals on national and local television for more than a decade. Now, in line with her commitment to a healthy lifestyle, her new book is filled with more than 250 delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare recipes, ideal for people with diabetes, as well as anyone looking to stay healthy and feel great.

Clegg's recipes are built on key principles that are critical for any healthful diet -choosing low-fat dairy products and meats; watching portion sizes; incorporating a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains; and enjoying desserts in moderation. And they are part of her easy, everyday approach to cooking that is aimed at helping people get savory meals on the table quickly. HOLLY CLEGG'S trim&TERRIFIC" DIABETIC COOKING includes both great-tasting trim & terrific recipes for old favorites, such as Chicken Pot Pie, Corn Chowder, and Banana Blueberry Muffins, as well as tantalizing new ones, such as Tuscan Bean Soup, Chinese Chicken Salad with Asian Vinaigrette, and Berry Tiramisu.

Holly started her series because of her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and good health.  With the prevalence of diabetes, she felt she could make a real difference in the way people with diabetes managed their daily meal plans.  In Holly's new diabetic cookbook, she includes her popular great tasting trim & terrific recipes tailored to a diabetic meal plan. The book focuses on healthier recipes with her "no sacrifice of taste philosophy" with wonderful flavor, meaning you don't have to eat plain baked chicken and salad every night!!  Her easy everyday approach to cooking using pantry friendly ingredients with 30-minute recipes is perfect for the busy person today. 

Book includes:

• Over 250 recipes
• Nutrition Information
• Exchanges
• Freezer Friendly and Vegetarian Meals
• Tips, Tricks, and Fun Facts
• Beautiful Photographs
• 7 Days of Menus
• Pantry Stocking Guide
• Recipe Suggestions

In addition to complete nutritional information for each dish, Clegg also offers dozens of 'Terrific Tidbits'--helpful for the experienced cook and novice alike. For example, avocados can be made to ripen more quickly by placing them in a brown paper bag overnight; overripe bananas are perfect for banana bread; and can even be frozen until they're used; and couscous is extra flavorful when cooked in chicken or beef broth.

Easy-to-read symbols quickly identify vegetarian recipes and those that are freezer-friendly. Clegg also includes a 'stock the pantry' section listing refrigerator, freezer, baking, pantry, and spice and seasoning staples, as well as an inventory of the ingredients needed to prepare the meals featured in the book.

The recipes in HOLLY CLEGG'S trim&TERRIFIC DIABETIC COOKING run the gamut from appetizers to breads, muffins and brunch; from soups, stews and chilis to salads; from pasta to desserts; and from vegetables to poultry, seafood, and meats.  

"I don't have diabetes myself, but from watching my grandmother I understand how important delicious, healthy eating is to people with diabetes," writes Clegg. HOLLY CLEGG'S trim&TERRIFIC DIABETIC COOKING makes it possible for everyone in the family to stay healthy while enjoying fabulous-tasting foods.