The Hairy Bikers Eat to Beat Type 2 Diabetes: 80 Recipes
The Hairy Bikers Eat to Beat Type 2 Diabetes is a paperback cookbook collecting 80 recipes, including recipes previously published elsewhere. Its focus is filling, lower-calorie versions of traditional dishes and family favourites, alongside information about type 2 diabetes and the authors’ personal stories.
At a glance
- Collects 80 recipes, including previously published recipes.
- Presents lower-calorie takes on traditional classics and family favourites.
- Includes information about type 2 diabetes and personal stories from the Hairy Bikers.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A substantial collection focused on familiar dishes rather than an entirely new recipe set.
- Customer feedback describes the book as easy to follow and informative, with some reporting enjoyable meals.
Cons
- Customer feedback reports few recipe photographs, with some readers wanting images alongside the recipes.
- Views on recipe quality are mixed, with some finding recipes uninspired.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Recipe count | 80 |
| Publisher | Seven Dials |
| Publication date | 11 Jun. 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| Weight listed | 374 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.22 x 23.5 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1841884073 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1841884073 |
What to know before buying
- The publisher describes the recipes as designed to help tackle type 2 diabetes and support weight loss. Treat this as the book’s stated aim, not a guarantee of a health outcome or a substitute for individual medical advice.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a collection of familiar-style recipes framed around type 2 diabetes and lower-calorie cooking.
- Buyers who value written cooking guidance and diabetes-related background more than abundant recipe photography.
Less suited to
- Readers who want a book with a photograph beside each recipe.
- Buyers seeking only newly published recipes, since the collection includes previously published material.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights ease of use, informative diabetes-related content and enjoyable meals, but opinions differ on recipe quality, value and suitability for people with diabetes. Reports of few photos may matter if visual guidance is important. Since the book is presented as a 272-page collection of 80 recipes, buyers wanting extensive step-by-step imagery should weigh that concern, and those managing diabetes should consider whether the recipes fit their individual needs.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as easy to follow and informative.
- Some customers praise the taste of the recipes and report making enjoyable meals.
Negative themes
- Customer feedback identifies the limited number of photographs as a drawback.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions are divided on recipe quality, value for money and how suitable the recipes are for people with diabetes.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes are included?
The title and listing specify 80 recipes. The description says some were previously published.
What kind of recipes does the book focus on?
The publisher describes lower-calorie versions of traditional classics and family favourites, with an emphasis on filling dishes.
Does it include information beyond recipes?
Yes. The listing says it includes information about type 2 diabetes and personal stories from the Hairy Bikers.
Are there photographs for the recipes?
Customer feedback notes few photographs and says recipes may not have photos alongside them. The listing does not specify the book’s image count.
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