The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution - by Diana Licalzi & Jose Tejero (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover how you can reverse the root cause of type 2 diabetes with this innovative, easy-to-follow guide, which includes a 4-week meal plan and over 100 delicious, high-fiber, plant-based recipes.

If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, this approach can help you achieve non-diabetic blood sugar within weeks. The simple lifestyle changes outlined in this book focus on the reversal of insulin resistance--the root cause of high blood sugar.

Developed by a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist, The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution uses a revolutionary, science-based program to provide:

• Daily meal plans for 4 weeks, designed to minimize your time in the kitchen
• Simple grocery shopping lists for every week of the meal plan and tips for meal prep
• 100+ high-fiber, plant-based recipes that keep your blood sugar balanced
• Advice on how to create a balanced diet that includes whole, plant-based foods and meat, if desired
• Tips for grocery shopping and how to read nutritional labels
• Guidance on stocking your pantry and knowing which foods to always have on hand
• Useful lessons and tips on how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress impact your diabetes health

Start reversing the root cause of type 2 diabetes, eliminate or reduce your need for medication, and lower your blood sugar with The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution.

Spanish translation of this book will be available in Spring 2024. ISBN: 9781958803622

Review Quotes

"This is much more than just another cookbook. It is also a tool to help you actively transform your type 2 diabetes, one recipe at a time. The intentional design and selection of recipes in this book will awaken your taste buds and help promote your path to a healthier lifestyle."
--Sandra Indacochea Sobel, MD

"The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution A Cookbook and Complete Guide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes is a resource that I wish existed years ago. As a dietitian, I am always looking for ways to simplify nutrition and help make it accessible to many and this book does just that. Diana and Jose have thought of everything from explaining what diabetes is to how to manage it and finally to how to put it all together with easy-to-follow meal plans (with their tasty recipes) to help improve your diabetes management."
--Laura Ligos, Registered Dietitian, cookbook author, and owner of The Sassy Dietitian

"As a dietitian, I absolutely love this resource for my clients. It not only provides beautiful and delicious recipes, but a detailed explanation of the underlying cause of diabetes and how nutrition can be so influential in reversing it. It is very rare to find a cookbook that is both so educational and enticing!"
--Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, Creator of the Lower Cholesterol Longer Life Method

"The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution is so much more than a cookbook and meal plan. Not only have Diana and Jose created a collection of vibrant, flavorful, and satisfying recipes that are easy to prepare, but they also share their evidence-based approach to prevention and lifestyle management of type 2 diabetes that has yielded incredible results for their clients. With this comprehensive guide, plant-based eating is exciting and accessible."
--Kerry Benson, MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, author of Drinking for Two and Mocktail Party

"I've been studying the effects of diabetes on the human body for many years, and know only a handful of people who truly understand the biology of insulin resistance. Jose and Diana are two of the most dedicated and knowledgeable people I know, and this book offers a powerful solution that combines science with mouthwatering recipes. The recipes in this book are brilliantly designed--they're crafted to perfection, are incredibly nutrient dense, guaranteed to reduce inflammation, and reverse the metabolic dysfunction that causes high blood glucose. This book will change your life if you allow it to. If I could give it 100 stars, I'd do it in a heartbeat."
--Cyrus Khambatta, PhD (Nutritional Biochemistry), co-founder and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Mastering Diabetes

"Diana and Jose's The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution is more than a cookbook--it's a lifeline that allows you to reclaim your health through evidence-based nutrition. It simplifies the complexities of insulin resistance and offers actionable, delicious ways to manage type 2 diabetes. If you're looking to understand and conquer diabetes while enjoying your meals, this book is your essential roadmap."
--Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, author of the New York Times bestseller Fiber Fueled

About the Author

Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDCES, is a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and holds her Master's in Nutrition Science & Policy. In 2019, Diana co-founded Reversing T2D, a digital health platform that helps individuals reverse, manage, and prevent pre- and type 2 diabetes. Reversing T2D uses an integrative approach to tackle diabetes focusing on plant-based nutrition, exercise, and mindset. Diana's previous books include Drinking for Two and Mocktail Party.

Jose Tejero is an exercise physiologist with a degree in Exercise Science and is the co-founder of Reversing T2D. He has worked alongside nutrition experts and plant-based physicians who treat chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes. He observed the positive impact that plant-based diets had on the health of their patients and decided that he would dedicate his career to promoting the benefits of this diet. Jose is passionate about guiding people on the path of developing a healthy lifestyle.