Getting to know the basics and learn more about what blood sugar balance is, how macronutrients can help the blood sugar balance and blood sugar hacks along with tasty recipes was an eye opener. I'm mostly satisfied with these recipes, however I'm not a huge lover of protein powder because many studies have found most of them contains heavy metals added sugar and toxins like BPA, that's not something I want inside of my body, especially if I'm trying to be healthier. However it's easy to just not add that into the recipes.

I found this book to be very informative, helpful & eye-opening. Recently diagnosed with a condition affecting my blood sugar, I am always searching for recipes that are blood sugar friendly.

The author begins by sharing their personal experience and discussing the impact of blood sugar and the importance of maintaining balance. As a “beginner” to this, I found this information to be clear & easy to understand.

The book features a number of delicious recipes for every meal, including desserts, which I never thought I would be able to enjoy again!! The recipes are straightforward & I appreciate the nutritional information with each one however not every recipe includes a photo which is something I prefer.
There is a four-week meal plan at the end of the book which I think readers will benefit from.

I am insulin resistant so I am always eager to pick up cookbooks like these to see if there are any stand out recipes or tips that I could incorporate.

I know a lot of people don't read a lot of the information included before the recipes, but I always do. While I am familiar with most of the concepts the author talks about because of my condition, I just didn't find the writing particularly compelling. I found the most value in the chapter that the author talks about the best order to consume your food.

As for the recipes, I am interested in trying the breakfast casserole and the smoothies. Going through all of them, I either found myself thinking that either some of the ingredients were strange in combination or that there were just a lot of ingredients in them. I think that the recipes would benefit from a bit of simplification because, while a complicated recipe doesn't really scare me away, it will scare most casual readers.

I am SO excited about this cookbook! I've recently been learning about eating in a way to balance blood sugar but have had the hardest time finding recipes that are high in protein and fiber, but lower in carbs. "The Blood Sugar Balance Cookbook" provides tons of simple recipes that actually look like food I would like to eat. I love that the nutrition facts are included, especially fiber- a micronutrient that is often left out in traditional cookbooks. I'm going to meal plan using this book next week and will report back once I try recipes!

A neat, wholesome, and well-structured book with accessible and enjoyable recipes.
The blood sugar balance aspect is a bonus and I appreciate that it will be a major reason why many people pick this up.

A bit more basic then I typically like for recipes, not many snagged my eye as ones I’d be itching to try. In general book could use some more images of the recipes as well.

I immediately went to Mann's Instagram after reading through this cookbook! What a gem of a person. I love what she does in the kitchen and how she makes the food accessible to a non-chef! I have a bunch of fresh bowls and salads to make. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. A truly beautiful and helpful book for my health and well-being.

The Blood Sugar Balance Cookbook starts with a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of blood sugar, its impact on health, and the importance of maintaining balanced levels. The book also breaks down macronutrients in a way that's approachable, which is especially helpful for beginners. It offers 100 recipes, organized by meal type, and includes a four-week meal plan that helps with combining the recipes into a practical program for anyone looking to get started.

While the content is well-structured, I did find that only a few of the recipes in each chapter were accompanied by photos. As someone who enjoys fully-photographed cookbooks, this was a minor drawback for me. Overall, it’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to manage their blood sugar levels with nutritious meals.