Anne Dubner, R.D., L.D.                 Dear Valued Customer of Diet Gourmet, I am the Registered and Licensed Dietitian who has worked with Diet Gourmet for the past 20 years. It is my responsibility to analyze every recipe in all the Diet Gourmet meal plans and to assure that the meals are not only palatable, but nutritionally well balanced and compliant with the recommendations of organizations such as The American Dietetic Association, The American Diabetes Association and The American Heart Association. With the recent interest in high protein diets, I feel this is an important letter to all of you who may be concerned with the Carbohydrate content of Diet Gourmet's meals. As a Nutrition Consultant in private practice and specialist in diabetes, I would like to assure you that Carbohydrates are a crucial component of a healthful eating plan, for all individuals.

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According to The American Diabetes Association, an individual with diabetes (and anyone else without diabetes) should consume approximately 50 percent of Calories from Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are our primary source of fuel. When we do not consume enough carbo's, our body is not supplied with an important energy source, and our health, in the long run, can be compromised. Carbohydrates are categorized as simple and complex… the simple come from candy, cake and sugars and enter the bloodstream quickly , causing a fast rise in blood sugar. Complex Carbohydrates (i.e. bread, pasta, rice, cereal, other grains, whole fruits and vegetables) digest slowly and thus enter the bloodstream gradually, allowing the body to receive a steady supply of energy. Both simple and complex carbohydrates, in moderation, can be incorporated into an eating plan without sacrificing blood sugar or good health.   The Diet Gourmet program supplies an excellent balance of all nutrients, especially complex carbohydrates ,and complies with the recommendations of the most professional and reputable health organizations. It has been a great privilege to be associated with an organization that is so dedicated to their clients' good health. Sincerely, Anne Dubner, R.D., L.D.Nutrition Consultant