American Research Journal of Food and Nutrition

Nowadays, many chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, high-blood pressure, digestive disorders, stress, metabolic syndrome etc appear on a global scale as a result of poor lifestyles. Currently, diabetes, which is known as silent killer, has affected the developing as well as developed nations of the world. The disease was responsible for around 462 million cases and over 1 million deaths in 2017. The present manuscript focuses mostly on the nutritional recommendations that can be used as part of therapy in type 2 diabetes. In addition to the theoretical background, we prepare practical dishes (smoothie and muesli with stevia; plant-based drink and muesli with stevia; vegetable-chicken ragout with whole grain pasta; broccoli-cream soup; sandwich variations) and present it with the help of gastronomy. In the cases presented, we determine the amounts of food ingredients/ one person and energy, protein, fat, and carbohydrate values as well. We hope that the manuscript will certainly contribute to the professional development of those interested and also to the protection of health as well. KEYWORDS: Type 2 diabetes, special diet, gastronomy, healthy lifestyle, nutritional recommendation