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Free Foods in a Diabetic Diet

2010-11-30T12:57:00.000-08:00

Even though there are free foods on a diabetic diet it doesn’t mean that you don’t have to pay for them. What it does mean is you can eat them freely without considering them an exchange or counting them as carbohydrates. These are the kinds of foods that you are going to want around the house in abundance for times when you are hungry and meal time is still too far away to eat.

Free foods have little to no affect on blood sugars and that is why they can be eaten in without counting them as part of a meal. Your diabetes educator or dietician will provide you with a complete list but here are a few items that are normally considered free foods:

* Water and other water-based drinks (such as coffee and tea) that are sugar free

* Bouillon (beef or chicken broth)

* Sugar-free gelatin (flavored or not)

* Pickles

* Cream Cheese

* Unsweetened cocoa powder

* Rhubarb

* Cranberries

* Salsa

Many condiments are considered free foods too. When you are planning a snack or a meal add some of the free foods such as salsa or cream cheese for variety or extra flavor.

Depending on your dietician, he or she may consider most vegetables as part of the free foods group too. Vegetables that do not qualify include potatoes, corn, peas, and carrots as they are considered starchy and have higher carbohydrate content. If your dietician does allow you to have vegetables in between meals, make sure to clarify the kinds you can have and if there is a certain amount you should have.

A diabetic diet can feel restrictive at times. It is nice to have some items that you can have whenever you want without having to account for them in one way or another.

A Diabetic Diet for Vegetarians

2010-11-29T23:57:00.000-08:00

As a lot of vegans and vegetarians eat a larger amount of fruits and vegetables in a day than a non-vegetarian and their fiber intake is much higher too. An increased amount of fiber in a diabetic’s diet can help blood sugars because it slows down the process of the body digesting carbohydrates. A vegetarian’s diet is usually lower in cholesterol as well and it can help ward off cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and strokes.

If you are diabetic and are considering a switch to a diabetic diet some of the benefits you might derive include a higher rate of weight loss and better blood sugar readings. This is dependant on the types of vegetarian meals you choose as some meatless meals can be just as fattening as ones that contain meat.

Speak to your doctor and dietician before making the switch. You will need information on how to transition yourself to your new diet. You will also get a list of meat alternatives you should eat in order to get enough protein in a day. These can include tofu, nuts, eggs, and seeds.

As with any change, once your switch to a vegetarian diet give yourself and your body time to adjust. There are many recipes and ideas for vegetarian dishes and you will find a lot of variety and flexibility in the meals that you prepare. Check your blood sugars frequently to make sure your blood glucose levels remain stable during the change.

The Exchange Diet

2010-11-29T16:57:00.000-08:00

The exchange diet is a method of eating that provide diabetic with a set of guidelines necessary to eat healthy. A dietician will help prepare and educate you on the exchange diet – the food groups and what substitutions you can make.

On the exchange diet all foods are divided into six food groups:

* Breads and other Starches

* Fruit

* Vegetables

* Dairy Foods

* Meat and Meat Substitutes

* Fats

Your dietician will provide you with the number of servings you should have from each group daily and at individual meal or snack times. Within each of the categories there are many food options. Each food has a specific serving size that equals one serving, in cases such as fruits and vegetables you probably will not have to measure your foods but for meats and other groups a food scale and measuring cup is recommended.

The exchange part of the diet refers to being able to swap a food in one food group for another in the same group as long as you adhere to the serving suggestion. For instance ½ cup of cooked pasta can be exchanged for 2 rice cakes in one meal. The list your dietician gives you will be pretty complete but there are bound to be items not listed. In that case, you can call your dietician for advice or keep a list of items that you need to know the proper serving size for.

At the beginning the exchange diet may seem like a lot of work, but as time goes on and you become accustomed to the serving sizes of your favorite foods it will become less so.

Proper eating habits are crucial to managing diabetes and the exchange diet is a way to eat a healthy balanced diet full of variety.

Adjusting your Diabetic Diet for Special Occasions

2010-11-27T14:57:00.000-08:00

Birthday parties, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more are holidays and special occasions that are centered on food. For most people these are times to anticipate the celebration and the eating. For a diabetic it can be a stressful time, you want to partake in all of the good food too but most times it is not made with a diabetic in mind. If the frequency of these events is not too often, you can adjust your diet for special occasions so you too can have some of the treats available.

The hardest part about preparing for a special occasion is if you do not know what is going to be served. If this is the case, a quick call to your host or hostess can be made.

Most people will not mind you asking especially if you have dietary needs that need to be taken into consideration. Once you do know what is being served, plan your meals for that day accordingly. You may want to have fewer carbohydrates with your breakfast and snack to make up for the extra ones you will have at a birthday party where pizza is being served.

Another option for special occasions is to offer to bring a dish for everyone to share. Make it something that you enjoy as a treat but still follows the guidelines for your diabetic diet.For family favorites and traditions, be creative and look for ways to make the same dishes with less fat or sugar. You can do this by substituting regular sugar for sugar substitutes or choose whole wheat flour instead of white for the extra fiber content.During the holidays and other occasions, closely monitor your blood sugars. Even with extra care, the change in your diet can still result in a blood sugar that is too high or low.

Artificial Sweeteners for Diabetics

2010-11-25T04:57:00.000-08:00

The food industry has come up with a solution for people on diets or with diabetes that have a sweet tooth. They are known as artificial sweeteners and they are used in everything from chewing gum, coffee sweeteners, and even baking. There is some controversy over the use of them as some of them are totally synthetic and others are derived from the actual sugar plant. But to a diabetic who doesn’t want to give up on their favorite pop or chewing gum they can be a life-saver.

The four different kinds of artificial sweeteners are: saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium. Each of these types can be found under various product names and brands. Not all are made the same way and they have different uses. Some you can buy in liquid or powdered form for baking needs and others like aspartame is only found in foods that you purchase pre-made.

The use of these artificial sweeteners will not raise blood sugar and are safe for a diabetic to use. Care and attention is still needed because the food items you put sugar in or on most likely will have an affect on your blood sugar. Still follow your diabetic diet but use some artificial sweeteners to make it a little sweeter.

Some diabetics may want to use honey as a substitute for sugar. You certainly can make this substitution, however, honey is very similar to sugar in carbohydrate content and the effects it will have on your blood glucose level. It is best to enjoy honey in small moderations if at all.

Aspartame has been linked in some medical studies with Alzheimer’s disease. Speak to your doctor about the benefits and risks of using any of the artificial sweeteners if you have any concerns about the potential health risks.

The Glycemic Index and Diabetic Diets

2010-11-24T00:22:00.000-08:00

The glycemic index diet is one that many diabetics find useful. The diet is based on assigning foods a ranking that indicates that food’s effect on blood sugar levels. This can be a valuable tool for diabetics, especially ones that have been newly diagnosed as it can take some of the guess work out of meal planning and what foods to eat.

The glycemic index (GI) diet indicates foods that have a low GI value meaning they will take a longer time to have an affect on blood sugars and ones that have a higher value – they will act quicker to raise blood sugars. A diabetic is still going to have to use another means to decide what foods to eat though – such as the food pyramid or an exchange list as not all items on the GI diet are as healthy as they could be. Meaning a food that has a low index does not mean it is a better choice for you than some foods that are on the higher end of the scale.

Using the GI diet as your sole source of meal planning is not recommended not only because the values are not indicative of the healthiest choice but also because not all foods are listed. If you are basing your diet on this method and want to add other foods that do not have GI rating you are not going to be able to properly plan. Until more information is researched on the diet or it is made more comprehensive it should be used with an approved diet for diabetics such as the exchange diet or the carbohydrate counting diet.

If you want more information on how to incorporate the GI diet with your current meal plan, consult with your dietician or a diabetes educator.

Benefits of a Healthy Diabetic Diet

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Benefits of eating a healthy diet are for everyone but for a diabetic there can be even more reasons to follow a nutritious meal plan. Keeping a stable blood glucose level is the biggest reason for a diabetic to follow a diabetic diet. It takes commitment and patience to stick with the diet and plan out all meals each week. But the more that it is done the easier it will become.

Another benefit of eating a healthy diabetic diet is reducing the amount of insulin that is needed. By eating good carbohydrate choices and lean meats you will lower the insulin requirements for your body. The foods you eat all affect on your blood sugars and when you do not choose the best foods for your body it will need more insulin to process them.

In addition to extra insulin requirements, you will suffer from high blood sugars also known as hyperglycemia. This condition can have serious long-term effects on your body and its organs.By continuing with a healthy diet and combining it with regular exercise you can lose excess body weight. This too is good for your insulin requirements and blood glucose levels.

By incorporating exercising into your daily routine you can give your body’s metabolism a boost and help it process the foods you are eating. When the foods you take in are healthy choices your body is going to function better.If you do not follow a healthy diet you can suffer from:

Low blood sugar from not eating enough – hyperglycemia

High blood sugar from eating too much or eating the wrong foods – hypoglycemia

Gain weigh and in turn increase your daily insulin requirement

Lack the energy needed to exercise on a regular basis

Eating well can help control your diabetes and prolong your life expectancy.

Benefits of the Carbohydrate Counting Diet

2010-11-22T05:57:00.000-08:00

The carbohydrate counting diet groups foods into three main groups: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. You dietician will provide you with the number of carbohydrates you can have in a day and how that is divided up amongst your meals and snacks. Your dietician will also educate you on how you can determine the numbers of carbohydrates are in some of your favorite foods by reading food labels.

The biggest benefit of the carbohydrate counting diet is that it does not eliminate any foods. A diabetic can choose any food they wish to eat as long as they only eat enough of it to meet their carbohydrate needs. The trick to this is to choose wholesome foods that will fill you up longer. The same amounts of carbohydrates that are in a small handful of potato chips are not equal to the two slices of bread you can have instead. But it is nice to know that if you really want to – once in awhile – you can treat yourself.

Another benefit is keeping a consistent amount of carbohydrates in your body. This can help regulate your insulin needs and control. If your body has the same amount of carbohydrates to process at the same times each day it will be beneficial to your health and blood glucose readings.

When you choose a carbohydrate counting diet it is important to make sure you are doing it correctly. If you don’t you can too much or too little and both situations can be detrimental to your diabetes. Have a dietician teach you how to properly count carbohydrates and closely monitor your blood sugar levels to make sure the diet it working for you.

As with any new diet, give it time for you to adjust and learn how to plan your meals

Benefits of the Exchange Diet

2010-11-21T15:57:00.000-08:00

The exchange diet is one that allows you to pick and choose the foods you eat from each of the six food groups based on portion sizes. When you begin eating with this diet, it may seem like a lot of work but as you get used to the portions sizes and the common substitutions that you make it will get easier.

One of the benefits of the exchange diet it the flexibility you have in your meal planning. As long as you are eating the correct number of exchanges from each food group you will maintain better control of your blood glucose levels.

If you get bored quite easily by eating the same food day in and day out, the exchange diet might be for you. There are endless possibilities to combine different foods together at meal times. You can have broccoli for dinner three nights in a row but make it a completely different meal each time.

One night you can have one small potato, ½ cup of steamed broccoli and a one ounce pork chop; the second night have ½ cup of cooked pasta tossed with ½ cup of broccoli and one ounce of cooked chicken; and the third night try 1/3 cup of rice mixed with ½ cup of broccoli and one ounce of lean ground beef.

The exchange diet also takes the guess work out of meal planning for diabetics. It is laid out in a very straight forward and easy to understand manner. If there are foods that you cannot find on the exchange list given to you by your dietician, call and find out which group it belongs too and what a proper portion size is.

At first you should weigh and measure your foods to ensure you are using the proper amounts but as time passes you will be able to do this by sight.

Carbohydrate Counting Diet

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Carbohydrates a very big impact on blood glucose levels as they are converted to sugar by the body in the process of turning the food into energy. Too many carbohydrate servings can increase blood sugar levels. It is important for a diabetic to control the number of carbohydrates that are eaten at each meal and balance the carbohydrates with protein while limiting fat intake.

In this type of meal plan foods are grouped into three different categories: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The majority of foods that you eat contain carbohydrates and this will be the largest food group. Foods in this group include:

* Grains – breads, crackers, rice, cereal, pasta

* Dairy – milk, yogurt

* Vegetables that are considered starchy – corn, peas, and potatoes

* The rest of the vegetable family

* Fruit, including fruit juices

* Desserts and other treats – chosen in limited amounts

This diet will require you to measure your foods for serving sizes and read food labels to determine how many servings are carbohydrates it should be counted as. It is standard to consider 15 grams of carbohydrates as one serving. For instance, if you are having crackers as a snack and are allowed one serving of carbohydrates you would look at the food label to figure out how many crackers you can have. If the serving size is 20 crackers and that equals 30 grams of carbohydrates, for a diabetic that would be considered two servings. In this example, you would half the serving size and eat 10 crackers to equal 15 grams of carbohydrates.

After some time and experience you will become adept at counting carbohydrates and knowing what foods work well with your blood glucose levels and what ones don’t. No two diabetics respond the same way to every food, you will need to learn what your own ideal diabetic diet is.

Diabetic Diets – Consistency and Variety

2010-11-17T01:57:00.000-08:00

It may sound like a hard thing to do – be consistent and have variety in your diet at the same time. But it is possible and it is the best way to control your diabetes with your diet. The consistency comes in at specific meal times and the same servings from the different food groups. And the variety refers to trying as many different foods in the food groups as you can.

It can be easy to find a few meals that work well with your blood sugars and are easy to prepare and just stick with them. You are more than likely to get bored with this and you probably aren’t getting all of the nutrients you need from a set amount of foods.

Whether you are on the carbohydrate counting diet or the exchange diet, you have a lot of room for flexibility. You can combine different foods together for something new or try foods you have never had before. You can meet with your dietician to get additional ideas for recipes and other foods that you can eat to add more variety to your diet.

There will be times that you try a new food and your blood sugars are higher as a result. Think back about anything else that you had done differently that day – less activity or taking your insulin later than usual. If the new food is the only change you experienced talk to your dietician. You may be able to prepare the food differently or eat it with something else or you may have to avoid that food if it doesn’t work for your diabetic diet.

Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean that you can’ be adventurous and try something new, just do it at regular meal times and within the recommended portion

Easy Meal Planning for Diabetics

2010-11-15T16:57:00.000-08:00

Meal planning is essential to a successful diabetic diet. It will prevent times when you don’t have anything ready for dinner and grab something that you probably shouldn’t be eating. The planning of meals should begin before you head to the grocery store in the form of a list and meals you are going to make for those ingredients.

Once a week you should sit down and plan what meals you are going to eat and make for the next week. When you are making your meal plan, don’t forget to include all meals and snacks too. If you are hungry and know what your next meal is going to be you are going to be better prepared.

In the beginning, meal planning will take some time. Depending on what diet your are following (the Exchange Diet, Counting Carbohydrates, or the TLC Diet) you are going to have to get used to the foods you can have, the portion sizes and how they can be cooked.

Plan each day out in its entirety. Make it realistic; don’t plan to make lasagna on a night that you know you won’t be home until late. Save the meals with more preparation for when you have time and make extra so you can have left-overs when time is tight.

When you are in the grocery store, do not go hungry. If you do, there is more chance that you will buy food that you do not need. Another trick while you are pushing around the cart is to only get what is on your list. If you are in line paying for your food and notice something that snuck its way in – put it back. This will not only make sure you stick to your meal plan but can save you money too.

Good Carbohydrates and Bad Carbohydrates

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A lot of diabetic diets and diabetic meal planning center around carbohydrate intake – the amount you can have and when you should have them. This is because they play such a crucial role in managing blood sugars. Too many carbohydrates or the wrong kind can cause high blood sugars. Not enough carbohydrates can cause low blood sugars or hypoglycemia.

It is recommended that carbohydrates make up about 40% of your daily calories, but not all carbohydrates are created equal. You also need to pay attention to fat and sugar content.

Here are some carbohydrate choices that should be made frequently:

* Whole grain cereals

* Whole wheat breads and rolls

* Brown rice

* Whole wheat crackers

* Raw or lightly steamed fruits and vegetables

* Whole wheat pita pockets or wraps

Carbohydrate choices that should be made less often:

* Potato chips

* White bread

* White rice

* Other foods that have been processed

* Cookies

* Easy to eat snacks

Carbohydrates are an essential part of every diet but make sure you are including the right kinds in yours. Good carbohydrates will fill you up and not create a sudden spike in your blood sugars. Bad carbohydrates are usually over-processed, create high blood sugars, create obesity and are high in sodium.

As carbohydrates are going to make up almost half of your daily food choices it is important to fill you body with high-quality choices. Choose ones that will give you energy and not cause you to gain weight. The less processed or refined a carbohydrate is the better it is going to be for you. Even when baking, choose unbleached whole grain flour. It doesn’t make a big difference in taste but it does in the quality of carbohydrate it creates. Try whole grain flour in pancakes, cookies and cakes.

High-Fat Foods and the Affect on Blood Sugars

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All diets should use fat in moderation as it can lead to an unhealthy body weight and heart disease. For a diabetic, controlling fat intake is important for the previous reason in addition to the negative affect it can have on blood sugars. Fats can be put into many different categories – healthy, non-healthy, saturated, non-saturated, trans-fat, and more.

But the bottom line with any of kind of fat is to enjoy in moderation.

When you eat food that is high in fat (for instance a cheeseburger), your short-term blood glucose reading may come back as fine. But since fat acts much like protein and it slows down the digestion of carbohydrates you may notice a higher than normal blood sugar many hours later. It is hard to plan for such a spike because it is quite delayed compared to other foods that are eaten that raise blood sugar.

The best advice is to choose natural, healthy, unsaturated fats and oils whenever possible.
You can do this by reading your food labels carefully as the different kinds of fats are listed on most food labels. Excessive fat intake will also cause you to gain weight and that is another way blood sugars can spiral out of control. Extra body weight that you carry around is taxing on your systems and will affect how your body uses and needs insulin.

Healthy fat choices include:

* Avocado – oil or the fruit itself
* Sesame, olive, or canola oil
* Black or green olives
* Peanuts and peanut butter (this doubles as a protein choice)
* Sesame seeds

Additional fat choices that should be used in moderation:

* Butter or margarine
* Walnuts
* Salad dressings
* Mayonnaise
* Pumpkin and sunflower seeds

If there are any questions about a type of fat and what a serving size should be, contact your doctor or dietician for more information.

Keeping on Track with your Diabetic Diet

2010-11-06T05:57:00.000-07:00

Once you have taken the time to plan your meals for the week including snacks and have gone grocery shopping you are all set for a week’s worth of healthy eating. Well, if you can stick to your plan and only eat the foods that you bought you will be. This is easier said than done though. Everyone needs a break from a strict eating plan, but you need to know how to get back on track and stay motivated to follow your diabetic diet.

Different people with have varying reasons as to why it is hard for them to stay on track. For some it may be they are not giving themselves enough variety in their diet from day to day or even week to week. This is an easy dilemma, do some research by talking to other diabetics and your dietician for suggestions on how to mix up your eating plan.

If you are feeling alone and a bit resentful that you can’t eat what you want and when you want. You should consider joining a support group for diabetics. Not only can they help you through the times you want to cheat on your diabetic diet they can also provide emotional support. If you are the only person in you family with diabetes you may feel quite alone and if they are not supportive (and eat things in front of you that you cannot have) you also may feel angry. Talking to someone that has been through the same thing will help and provide the motivation that is needed to stay on your meal plan.

Sometimes money can be a factor in not being able to stick with a meal plan. The higher quality foods can be more expensive than the quick and easy convenience foods.
Whenever possible, try and make foods that have been processed as little as possible like

Meal Planning for an Active Diabetic

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Physical activity is recommended for any person to stay healthy. But for a diabetic it now only increases energy levels and can help maintain an ideal body weight it also helps to control blood sugars. But an active diabetic needs to take extra care and precautions to ensure they are getting enough fuel for their body so their blood sugars do not drop dangerously low – known as hypoglycemia.

The amount you exercise is going to determine how much you are going to eat on your diabetic meal plan. The more physically active you are the higher your nutritional requirements and the higher your risk is for developing hypoglycemia. The best practice when you are just starting out is to monitor your blood sugars before and after working out and during if you feel it is necessary. It is important to listen to your body and stop if you are feeling light-headed or are experiencing any of the other signs associated with low blood sugar.

Before you work out, have a snack that is going to sustain you for a long period of time without spiking your blood sugar levels. A granola bar eaten with a handful of nuts is a good choice as it combines a carbohydrate that is high in fiber and a high-quality protein.

The food that you eat before working out should have a high-fiber content, this will slow down the breaking down process of the carbohydrates in your system and you will be sustained for a longer period of time.

Drink plenty of fluids (preferably water) when you are working out to stay hydrated. In case of an emergency, carry glucose tablets with you at all times or some hard candy that will quickly raise your blood sugar. At other times of the day, eat balanced meals to maintain your energy.

Protein’s Affect on Blood Sugar Levels

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Much the same as fiber, eating quality protein with your snacks and meals can have a positive affect on your blood sugar levels. By combining protein and carbohydrates you will slow the digestions of the carbohydrates in your body. This slowing down will prevent your blood sugar from spiking as the result of too many carbohydrates in your system.

This does not mean that you should eat more protein than is recommended in one meal.

Doing so can lead to other problems down the road. But if you are a diabetic, skipping protein in your diet is not a good idea. For diabetics who are vegetarians or that don’t eat a lot of any protein it is important to find a source that can be consumed on a regular basis.

There are many other sources of high-quality protein that does not include animal meats. Other protein sources can include:

* Tofu is a source of protein that can be prepared in a variety of ways including dessert tofu,
* Nuts are an excellent source of protein but can be high in fat too. Read nutrition labels and enjoy in moderation
* Seeds such as flax, pumpkin, and sunflower can be eaten as a source of protein
* Beans and other members of the legume family. There are many ways to prepare beans from chili to cold salads
* Protein powders are available to sprinkle on cereals or to make into shakes for drinking
* Fish sources – be aware that large fish contain high levels of mercury and should only be eaten once or twice per week

When making protein choices, go for a lean cut whenever possible. Even though protein has a positive affect on blood sugars excessive fat can cancel out the benefit and turn it into a health risk. Enjoy high-fat meats or heavily processed meats on rare occasions and eat a wide variety of proteins.

Reading Food Labels

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On all packaged food that you buy, there is a food label that includes important information to a diabetic. You need to learn how to read them properly and know what the different numbers and percentages mean to you and your diabetic diet. Below is an overview of the basic information you need to know about food labels.
Whether you are counting carbohydrates, are following the exchange diet, or you are on the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet you can increase your chances for success by reading your food labels and understanding what they mean.

The ingredient list is a good place to start before looking at the numbers in the food label. Where is sugar on the ingredient list? The closer it is to the beginning of the list the more of it is present in the food. That goes the same for all ingredients; manufacturers list the ingredients in order of the amount that is in the product. If there are things in your food that do not work well for your blood sugar on the list it should be avoided or eaten in moderation.

Look at the serving size and compare that to the number of carbohydrates is in a serving. Most servings of carbohydrates for a diabetic are 15 grams. If one serving is higher than 15 grams you will have to eat less than the suggested serving size to stay on track with your meal plan.

Sugar-free foods may grab your attention as something safe and yummy to add to your shopping cart. But look at the carbohydrate count first. Most foods that are made sugar-free using artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes have higher carbohydrate counts.Check the fat content too, look for a low percent of your daily intake and ideally it will be monounsaturated as opposed to polyunsaturated or saturated fats.

Satisfying a Diabetic Sweet Tooth

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Life sometimes doesn’t seem fair – you love sweets and are known for your sweet tooth but now that you have been diagnosed with diabetes you are afraid you can’t have them anymore. This isn’t entirely true. Yes, if you previously indulged in many sweets you can no longer do that (and it may be a contributing factor to way you have type 2 diabetes). But there are ways that you can satisfy your sweet tooth and stick to your diabetic diet.

Even though sugar isn’t the only reason blood sugars raise the combination of a high-sugar item and carbohydrates are. There are many sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners that are available to purchase on their own or in sweets such as chocolate and hard candies.

Another way to add sweets into your diet is to substitute them for other carbohydrates in a meal. If you were planning on having a tuna salad sandwich for lunch instead of having the bread try eating the tuna on its own and use the saved carbohydrates on a cookie or two (depending on size and serving information). This can be done with many different variations, but should be done in moderation – your body really will function better on those two pieces of whole wheat bread than it will on two chocolate chip cookies.

Speak with your dietician too. A dietician is full of ideas and suggestion on how to improve your diabetic diet. He or she may have suggestions on snacks or meals that you would not have considered to be sweet but can certainly satisfy your sweet tooth. Such as eating a banana to satisfy a chocolate craving. As time goes on you will begin to appreciate the natural sweet things in life too – such as a juicy apple or a fresh orange.

The Role of Fiber in a Diabetic Diet

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The role of fiber in healthy diets is very important – it aids in digestion and keep your colon and other organs healthy and functioning properly. It is also a wonder element that should be a large part of any diabetic’s diet. You will reap many benefits from including fiber in your diet. If you are pre-diabetic it can assist in delaying the diagnosis of diabetes or if you are already diabetic it can help keep your blood glucose under control.

Fiber will keep you feeling fuller longer – it slows the conversion of carbohydrates in your body which in turn can keep your blood sugars stable. The type of fiber that a diabetic needs to eat to gain these benefits is soluble fiber (dissolves in water). Some good sources of soluble fiber include:

* Choosing whole grain or whole wheat products instead of white (flour, breads, and cereals)
* Eating fresh fruit and vegetables instead of processed or drinking them in liquid form
* Beans, use dried beans in your favorite recipes like chili for a wholesome, high-fiber meal

To ensure that you are getting the most benefit from eating increased amount of fiber, make sure that you are drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. Remember, this fiber dissolves in water and you need to stay hydrated for it to work properly.

If you are on a carbohydrate counting diet and are using 15 grams of carbohydrates for one serving you can increase the amount you are eating if that item has high-fiber content. You can subtract the number of grams of fiber in a serving from the number of carbohydrates. For instance if you are eating an item that has 20 grams of carbohydrates (over the one serving limit) but it has five grams of fiber you can subtract the five from the twenty and it is now only a 15 gram serving.

The TLC Diet for Diabetics

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The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet was developed with more than diabetics in mind. It is a diet that is recommended to people with high cholesterol, heart or other cardiovascular diseases and those that have been diagnosed with diabetes.

This diet consists of a set of guidelines that provide percentage ranges of what a patient should eat from each food group. The aim is to provide flexibility in choices while ensuring that the choices made are helpful to the condition that is being treated. In the beginning it is a good idea to partner with a dietician to ensure the calculations that you are making are accurate and that you are making the best food choice decisions.

The TLC diet provides the following eating guidelines:

* The total amount of fat that is eaten in a day should add up to less than 25-35% of the calories that are consumed
* Of the 25-35% fat intake it should be broken down into the following categories: saturated less than 7%; monounsaturated less than 20%; polyunsaturated 10%
* 50-60% of a day’s worth of calories should be derived from carbohydrates
* Eat at least 20-30 grams of high-quality fiber each day
* The protein consumed should equal 15-20% of the calories for the day
* Cholesterol should be limited and kept under 200mg per day

As the diet is a set of guidelines that do not include the calculations necessary to determine if you are meeting the requirements you should book an appointment with a dietician to understand what you need to do. Once you have been shown how to make the calculations and have been given a sample meal plan you can use those as a template to create many variations of the TLC diet. You can also glean much of this information by reading the food labels on packages.

Tips for Revamping Favorite Recipes

2010-10-25T12:57:00.000-07:00

Everyone has their favorite dishes, ones that mom or grandma used to make or new ones that you have discovered on your own. Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel that you can never enjoy these dishes again (or not without harming your health). But there are ways that you can change old family favorites keeping the flavor but reducing or eliminating the amount of sugar or carbohydrates they contain.

For most substitutions that you are going to make to your recipes, you are looking for ways to reduce the fat content. Here are some standards that you can use. When your recipe calls for:

* Whole milk try substituting with 2% or 1% instead
* Whole eggs try substituting with an egg substitute or use 2 egg whites for every whole egg called for in the recipe
* Sour cream use low fat sour cream or plan yogurt
* Baking chocolate try using cocoa powder mixed with vegetable oil (3 tablespoons with 1 tablespoon of oil will equal 1 ounce of chocolate)

In addition to the above suggestions, always use light or lower fat versions of ingredients.Sometimes trial and error is necessary to get the recipe just right, but do keep trying the end result will be worth it when you create a cake or other dessert that you love and is diabetic friendly.

Alternately, you can purchase a diabetic cook book that is full of desserts to make that will work with your diet. This way you can create new favorites for you and your family to fall in love with. Don’t feel that just because you are a diabetic you cannot enjoy variety in your foods. Keep trying new things while keeping a close eye on your blood sugar levels to add new foods to your growing repertoire.

When to Eat when you have Diabetes

2010-10-24T14:50:00.000-07:00

When you are a diabetic sometimes when you eat is just as important as what you eat.

Keeping a steady stream of food in your system without causing high blood sugars can be hard to do. But once you figure what works for you, you will have more flexibility and better control of your diabetes.
It is recommended that diabetics eat many small meals throughout the day or three main meals and three snacks in between. A typical day may go like this:

* Wake-up and have breakfast
* Mid-morning snack
* Lunch
* Mid-afternoon snack
* Dinner
* Bedtime snack

The timing in between each meal or snack should be two to three hours. This variation will depend on what you have eaten at the previous meal, how active you have been and what you feel like. If you are feeling hungry or light-headed and you normally wouldn’t have eaten for another 30 minutes – don’t wait. Test your blood sugar and move up your meal. The time it can take for you to wait the 30 minutes can be the time it takes for your blood sugar to drop dangerously low.

The only time you may want to wait a longer period of time is between dinner and your bedtime snack. Most times dinner is the biggest meal of the day and you will not need food again for a longer period of time. Another reason to wait longer is to ensure that you have enough food in your system before you go to bed to last you through the night without your blood sugars dropping too low.

If eating this many times in a day is too much for you, consider eating smaller means and smaller portion sizes. Eating this way (less more often) makes it easier for your body to regulate blood glucose levels.

When you are Hungry in Between Meals

2010-10-23T09:56:00.000-07:00

There are going to be times when you have finished your meal or snack and you are hungry again long before your next meal is scheduled or right before bed. Depending on how much time you have to go before you are supposed to eat again and what your blood sugar levels are at you may want to move your meal time up or indulge in some free food.

If this happens frequently it is time look at your eating schedule and meal plan. If you have recently added more physical activity to your daily routine, you will also have to increase your food intake to compensate for the extra energy your are using up. If this isn’t the case and you are unsure why your appetite has increased or your current meal plan is no longer working, speak to your dietician to see if there are some revisions that can be made to prevent this from happening.

When you have gestational diabetes, it is recommended that you have a snack before bedtime to tide you over until the morning. It will also be important to have a bedtime snack if you are taking an insulin injection prior to bed so that your blood sugar does not become too low overnight. If neither of these scenarios applies to you, you can have some free food before bed if you are finding that you are hungry at night time. A bouillon (beef or chicken broth) might stave off hunger pangs and allow you to fall asleep.

If you are hungry at night time and your blood sugars are low, do have something to eat to raise your glucose level. If this is a frequent occurrence, you may not be eating enough food at dinner time. Try adding a protein or carbohydrate to see if this makes a difference.

Using the Food Pyramid in Diabetic Diets

2010-10-22T09:57:00.001-07:00

In grade school everyone was taught the food pyramid and the different food groups that make it up. It is recommended for a balanced and healthy diet to vary your diet and follow the food serving suggestions from the pyramid. As adults, people rarely pay as much heed to it if any at all. But once you have been diagnosed with diabetes it is time to take a refresher course on the different food groups.

There is a food pyramid that is available specifically for diabetics known as the Diabetes

Food Pyramid. It is divided into six food groups just like the standard version. The way the two pyramids differ is that the diabetic version lists foods together that have the same or similar carbohydrate content instead of the regular version that does it by food groups alone. This lay out makes it easier for diabetics to make food choices based on information that can have a negative impact on blood glucose levels.

Some of the differences you will notice are that cheese is placed in the meat group instead of the dairy group as a protein and the serving size will be equivalent to other proteins in the same group. You will find starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn in the bread and grains section because they act in a similar manner by raising blood sugars.

Another difference is the actual serving sizes, especially in the bread and grains group. A diabetic has to monitor the carbohydrate intake at each meal and it has been found that smaller portion sizes are a good way to manage this.
You can get a copy of the Diabetic Food Pyramid from your dietician, doctor, or diabetes educator. It is a good reference material to have on hand when you are planning your

Theme Building Will Increasing Original Taste of Foods

2010-09-04T18:38:00.000-07:00

I just enjoy Italian food of Cavatelli di Ricotta in my favorite restaurant. It’s not a restaurant that merely offers special menu of Italian cuisines. However, some of popular Italian foods available there, and the best one is delicious Cavatelli di Ricotta. Seem like the key of its delicious food is the noodles. Like other product in Italy, these noodles are traditionally made by hand using semolina flour dough. Cavatelli is curved, short pasta resembling a hot dog bun with a long rolled edge which helps it to hold thicker sauces.

Actually, this Italian restaurant isn’t big enough but it’s really comfort to visit. Beside well represented elegant Italian design of building, it looks neat and clean. The one thing I love is the bathrooms provided. There are two bathrooms for visitors which all have the same things and both looks build and maintain well.

The Traditional Toilet & Basin Sets use have color of white ivory with awesome curved of design. The combination lines of dark and light brown of the wall completely make an elegant impression of Italia being perfect. Might some people have ask, why the design of building place is one important thing for a restaurant? Sure it does. Especially for restaurant with special cuisine, building place and theme is important enough to increase the original taste of the foods.

Delicious Herbal Tea

2010-03-31T08:26:00.000-07:00

ADD/ADHD Remetea

1 Teaspoon Hops
1 Teaspoon Gotu Kola

Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Place the herbs inside, place lid on tightly and let it steep for 5 minutes. Drink twice a day.

After Dinner Carminative Tea

1 cup water
1 tablespoon fennel seeds

Bring the water and fennel seeds to a boil with the lid on the pan and let sit for 15 minutes and enjoy this calming cup of tea. Fennel is a wonderful herb for digestion and can help your body increase its ability to digest a big meal or a meal with lots of fat.

Herbal Tea 21 Century

2010-03-31T08:22:00.000-07:00

There are so many ways that our immune systems can be overwhelmed ... it's in our air, our water, our food, our workplace, our stress. This blend of organic and wild herbs is not only helpful but comforting, strengthening and tasty.

1 part red clover blossoms
1 part nettle leaves
1 part pau d'Arco
1 part alfalfa & sage leaves
1 part St.Johns wort tops
1 part ginger root

Place all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.

Healthy Diabetic Diet You Must Known

2009-09-17T18:35:00.000-07:00

Benefits of a Healthy Diabetic Diet

Another benefit of eating a healthy diabetic diet is reducing the amount of insulin that is needed. By eating good carbohydrate choices and lean meats you will lower the insulin requirements for your body. The foods you eat all affect on your blood sugars and when you do not choose the best foods for your body it will need more insulin to process them. In addition to extra insulin requirements, you will suffer from high blood sugars also known as hyperglycemia. This condition can have serious long-term effects on your body and its organs.

By continuing with a healthy diet and combining it with regular exercise you can lose excess body weight. This too is good for your insulin requirements and blood glucose levels. By incorporating exercising into your daily routine you can give your body’s metabolism a boost and help it process the foods you are eating. When the foods you take in are healthy choices your body is going to function better.

If you do not follow a healthy diet you can suffer from:

Low blood sugar from not eating enough – hyperglycemia
High blood sugar from eating too much or eating the wrong foods – hypoglycemia
Gain weigh and in turn increase your daily insulin requirement
Lack the energy needed to exercise on a regular basis

So the best advice might "Eating well can help control your diabetes and prolong your life expectancy".

Diabetics And Artificial Sweeteners

2009-09-16T22:30:00.000-07:00

The food industry has come up with a solution for people on diets or with diabetes that have a sweet tooth. They are known as artificial sweeteners and they are used in everything from chewing gum, coffee sweeteners, and even baking. There is some controversy over the use of them as some of them are totally synthetic and others are derived from the actual sugar plant. But to a diabetic who doesn’t want to give up on their favorite pop or chewing gum they can be a life-saver.

The use of these artificial sweeteners will not raise blood sugar and are safe for a diabetic to use. Care and attention is still needed because the food items you put sugar in or on most likely will have an affect on your blood sugar. Still follow your diabetic diet but use some artificial sweeteners to make it a little sweeter.

Diabetic Diet In Special Occasion

2009-09-15T14:29:00.000-07:00

Adjusting your Diabetic Diet for Special Occasions

The hardest part about preparing for a special occasion is if you do not know what is going to be served. If this is the case, a quick call to your host or hostess can be made. Most people will not mind you asking especially if you have dietary needs that need to be taken into consideration. Once you do know what is being served, plan your meals for that day accordingly. You may want to have fewer carbohydrates with your breakfast and snack to make up for the extra ones you will have at a birthday party where pizza is being served.

Another option for special occasions is to offer to bring a dish for everyone to share. Make it something that you enjoy as a treat but still follows the guidelines for your diabetic diet.

For family favorites and traditions, be creative and look for ways to make the same dishes with less fat or sugar. You can do this by substituting regular sugar for sugar substitutes or choose whole wheat flour instead of white for the extra fiber content.

During the holidays and other occasions, closely monitor your blood sugars. Even with extra care, the change in your diet can still result in a blood sugar that is too high or low.

Vegetarians Diabetic Diet

2009-08-13T12:45:00.000-07:00

If you are a vegetarian who has been diagnosed with diabetes, you can still maintain your diabetic diet. In some cases a vegetarian diet may be a healthy way to keep your blood glucose levels stable - that is if you are eating lean high-quality proteins and are following other rules for eating as a diabetic.

As a lot of vegans and vegetarians eat a larger amount of fruits and vegetables in a day than a non-vegetarian and their fiber intake is much higher too. An increased amount of fiber in a diabetic’s diet can help blood sugars because it slows down the process of the body digesting carbohydrates. A vegetarian’s diet is usually lower in cholesterol as well and it can help ward off cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and strokes.

If you are diabetic and are considering a switch to a diabetic diet some of the benefits you might derive include a higher rate of weight loss and better blood sugar readings. This is dependant on the types of vegetarian meals you choose as some meatless meals can be just as fattening as ones that contain meat.

Speak to your doctor and dietician before making the switch. You will need information on how to transition yourself to your new diet. You will also get a list of meat alternatives you should eat in order to get enough protein in a day. These can include tofu, nuts, eggs, and seeds.

As with any change, once your switch to a vegetarian diet give yourself and your body time to adjust. There are many recipes and ideas for vegetarian dishes and you will find a lot of variety and flexibility in the meals that you prepare. Check your blood sugars frequently to make sure your blood glucose levels remain stable during the change.

Rich Mineral Nettle Leaves

2009-07-27T12:11:00.000-07:00

Nettle leaf is rich in minerals, chlorophyll, amino acids, lecithin, carotenoids, flavonoids, sterols, tannins and vitamins (especially vitamin C).

The young leaves can be cooked like spinach, made into a soup or incorporated into risottos, pasta, and frittatas. Leaves should not be picked in autumn because the crystals causing the sting are then at their most abundant, and ingesting it can damage the kidneys. For the same reason older leaves are to be avoided (they also tend to taste bitter).

Cooked nettle leaves are good with poached eggs and were used to make nettle pudding and nettle beer. In fact, nettle pudding was declared Britain's oldest recipe, dating from 6000 BC (Daily Mail, Sept 2007).

Nettle tea is mostly imbibed for medicinal benefits but also to enjoy as a drink, combined with honey and cinnamon.

Bacon And Egg Salad

2009-06-11T02:03:00.000-07:00

Another alternative diet recipe variation of bacon and egg salad

Effort: Easy

Ingredients:
8 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
½ pound bacon
1 cup hot pepper cheese
3 tablespoons chives
4 thin radishes sliced thin
1 head lettuce torn fine for salad
1 avocado – cubed

How to Prepare:
Boil the eggs, until hard and dice them. Fry the bacon and crumble it. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

NOTES:
Carbs for avocado based on 14.85 for 1 3/8 cup – adjust accordingly. Carbs for lettuce base on 2 for 1 cup – adjust accordingly Carbs for hot pepper cheese not included in above total – adjust accordingly.

CarbsPerServing: 23g total

Yummy Beef Salad

2009-06-10T07:04:00.000-07:00

Yummy recipe for beef for your diet alternative recipes to help your successful diet.

Effort:Easy

Ingredients:
Cold Roast beef – shredded or coarsely chopped
Boiled eggs
Chopped onion (You can use green onions)
Chopped dill pickle
Sliced celery Mayo

How to Prepare:
Mix in desired amounts keeping track of the carbs you add. Let chill. Yummy on Wasa or maybe even with pork rinds for dipping!

Unknown Carbs Per Serving: no counts provided

BLT Salad For Diet

2009-06-09T10:00:00.000-07:00

Effort: Easy

Ingredients:
7 slices bacon – cooked crisp,drained and crumbled
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/8 cup chopped onion
1/2 medium tomato – chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

How to Prepare:

Stir mayo into lettuce, onion and tomato until evenly coated. Toss in bacon.

Carbs per serving: 7g total

Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

2009-06-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

Diet recipe for those who want to be successful diet

Effort: Easy

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon blue cheese
1 teaspoon powdered ranch dressing mix.

How to Prepare:

Mix all together and chill before serving.

NOTE:
Counts for ranch dressing mix not included in totals.

1 Carbs per serving: 1g total

Secret Low Fat Diet

2009-05-21T10:52:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to go on a low fat diet. The majority of fats and oils isn't doing the human body any favors, especially trans fat and saturated fat.

On the other hand, protein is good for the body because it helps build muscles. If you want those biceps to grow and keep healthy, go on a high protein diet.

So okay. Go on a low fat protein diet. That's easy, right?

Wrong.

It should be noted that most foods with protein also has high amounts of fat in it. Meat is chock full of proteins, but it's got lots of fats as well. How do you eliminate fat without running low on proteins?

The secret is cooking food the right away. For example, people will tell you that seafood and fish are high on fat, but that's because they only know how to eat breaded shrimp or deep-fried fish. Your friend will say, "This is bad for you because it's filled with saturated fat," while eating at Kentucky's.

Here's for the record. Seafood and fish are okay as long as it isn't breaded or deep-fried. Chicken and turkey are okay, too, as long as you only stick to the white meat and remove the skin before you eat it. The skin is everything that goes against a low fat protein diet.

Beef is a little different. Certain cuts of beef are fine, the rest are bad for you. Consult with your dietician about which specific cuts of beef to avoid during a low fat protein diet.

As long as you watch what you eat, you should be just fine.

Easy Healthy Eating

2009-05-19T01:40:00.000-07:00

Balancing the food you consume will help keep your body in great health. Eating healthy will energize your body for the day, while giving your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to stay strong for you to enjoy activities which will in turn help you to maintain a healthy weight.

Below, you will find tips designed to aid you with healthy eating.

Do not skip any meals
Learn about how to prepare foods
Avoid a large amount of sugar
Avoid thinking of dieting

Enjoying Diet

2009-05-19T01:39:00.000-07:00

Avoid thinking of dieting.

There are neither good foods nor bad foods. All food can become part of a healthy diet, when consumed in moderation. You do not need to purchase low crab, fat free, or even so called diet foods, as these foods normally have lots of additional added ingredients to replace the carbohydrates or fat.

Not Too Much Sugar

2009-05-19T01:37:00.001-07:00

Avoid a large amount of sugar

Beverages that contain sugar are a major source of empting your energy levels. What this implies, is that the beverages hold a lot of energy that your body might not need, and it does not contain any vitamins or minerals. Whenever you plan to drink sugary beverages, do not go overboard - limit yourself to 1 a day.

Trim Fat And Skin Away

2009-05-19T01:35:00.000-07:00

Learn about how to prepare foods

Rather than choosing to deep fry, attempt to grill, stir fry, bake or even boiling your food. You should also consider fresh or even dried herbs and spices to bring flavor to your food. Prior to you consuming any type of meat, make sure to trim the fat and skin away.

Maintain Energy And Keep Healthy Weight

2009-05-19T01:28:00.000-07:00

Do not skip any meals

Three meals a day with snacks in between is the ideal way to maintain both your energy and to keep a healthy weight. When you skip meals and get hungry, you are to a higher degree likely to select foods that aren't really healthy for you.

Whenever you are eating away from home, take the food with you or know where you will be able to purchase healthy food.

Keep Healthy Cooking

2009-05-14T21:38:00.000-07:00

Improving our diets can help greatly in making us healthier. In addition to not smoking, taking more exercise, and allowing sufficient time to relax when necessary. There are 3 primary dangers from a poor diet:

The first being the risk of heart attacks or strokes. Over half of all deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases dramatically as the consumption of saturated fats rises.

The second threat is Cancer, with a poor diet estimated to cause about 25% of deaths.

The third is being obese. Any who is obese stands much more chance of being unhealthy. Obesity can bring on higher blood pressure and associated heart disease. It can also worsen pre-existing conditions.

The next issue is how to lessen these risks. Just reducing your fat intake will not be enough as many low-fat foods contain other ingredients that can cause other problems in excess. For example, carbohydrates convert to sugar in the body and should be eaten in moderation. And sugar itself provides empty calories, with major health risks of its own. It's the kind of fat that's the key issue, according to recent investigations.

The first advice given is to concentrate on selecting polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that are in avocados, most plant based oils and nuts. That’s often described as a Mediterranean Diet. Recommendation two is to buy lean cuts of meat and cut off any fat on it. And the third is to bake grill or steam, wherever possible. Frying is to be steered clear of, however using a wok and very little oil is all right. Recommendation number 4 is to buy dairy products such as yogurt, cheese and milk in a low fat variety. Recommendation number five is to have a varied diet and take physical exercise as much as possible.

Secret Eliminate Fat

2009-05-12T07:02:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to go on a low fat diet. The majority of fats and oils isn't doing the human body any favors, especially trans fat and saturated fat.

On the other hand, protein is good for the body because it helps build muscles. If you want those biceps to grow and keep healthy, go on a high protein diet.

So okay. Go on a low fat protein diet. That's easy, right? Wrong.

It should be noted that most foods with protein also has high amounts of fat in it. Meat is chock full of proteins, but it's got lots of fats as well. How do you eliminate fat without running low on proteins?

The secret is cooking food the right away. For example, people will tell you that seafood and fish are high on fat, but that's because they only know how to eat breaded shrimp or deep-fried fish. Your friend will say, "This is bad for you because it's filled with saturated fat," while eating at Kentucky's.

Here's for the record. Seafood and fish are okay as long as it isn't breaded or deep-fried. Chicken and turkey are okay, too, as long as you only stick to the white meat and remove the skin before you eat it. The skin is everything that goes against a low fat protein diet.

Beef is a little different. Certain cuts of beef are fine, the rest are bad for you. Consult with your dietician about which specific cuts of beef to avoid during a low fat protein diet.

As long as you watch what you eat, you should be just fine.

Change Your Sweet Taste Become Sweet

2009-05-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

The sweet tooth might can be broke you’re targeting weight loss. So if it comes, now its time to switch to zero-calorie sugar substitutes. Artificial sweeteners are calorie free sugar substitutes that you can use in your daily food intake without the worry of increasing calories.

The most natural and widely found sugar substitute is Sucralose which is made from natural sugar, by a process of chlorination. The addition of chlorine to the sugar molecule makes it unusable by the body, and hence Sucralose is not broken down by your metabolism. Resulting in no calorie gain! Sucralose is in fact 600 times sweeter than sugar but with zero calories. The perfect ingredient when you are tempted to indulge in a sweet treat but are watching your weight scale!

These zero-calorie sugar substitutes can be safely used in low calorie food recipes to prepare a variety of dishes that are tasty, yet calorie free. Right from tea to kheer to halwa to milkshakes to cakes, zero-calorie sugar substitutes can be used for cooking or baking as it's resistant to high temperatures.

A healthy and safe alternative to prevent calorie gains, these low calorie sweeteners enable you to actually have your cake and eat it too!

Raw Food Diet The Reason

2009-01-30T00:26:00.000-08:00

Because cooking takes so many nutrients and vitamins OUT of food, you automatically start feeding your body what it needs when you stop cooking food and start eating uncooked, nutrient-rich foods. A raw carrot has exponentially more nutrition than a cooked carrot.

Cooking also alters the chemistry of foods, often making them harder to digest. Why do we have so many digestive problems in this country? Because we’re putting foods into our bodies in a form that we weren’t designed to absorb. High fiber, high water content fresh produce abolishes constipation of the bowels, cells and circulatory system. Obstructions are cleared and blood flow increases to each and every cell in the body. Enhanced blood flow is significant for two reasons: as mentioned above, blood delivers nutrients and oxygen to living cells, and carries away their toxic metabolites.

Obesity is endemic in this country. The diet industry is more profitable than the oil companies. Why? Because the way we eat and prepare our food practically guarantees that we’ll overeat. Psychologists tell us that we overeat because our souls are hungry. But in reality, our bodies are hungry, even though we may feel full. When you start giving your body the nutrients it craves, overeating will cease.

Eating raw foods is a boost to your metabolism as well. It takes a little more energy to digest raw foods, but it’s a healthy process. Rather than spending energy to rid itself of toxins produced by cooking food, the body uses its energy to feed every cell, sending vitamins, fluids, enzymes and oxygen to make your body the efficient machine it was intended to be.

You’ll naturally stop overeating, because your body and brain will no longer be starving for the nutrients they need. A starving brain will trigger the thoughts that make you overeat. The brain and the rest of your body don’t need quantity; they need quality.

Which Good of Blend And Juice

2009-01-29T10:24:00.000-08:00

We saw an interesting article about starvation in which the comment was made that there are really two types of starvation. One, of course, is caused by too little or no food at all. But there is another type of starvation caused by serious malnutrition, and even though the U.S. is the fattest nation on the planet, our bodies are starved for important nutrients and enzymes. It’s partly why we’re so fat, because we keep eating and eating, but we’re eating highly processed, cooked foods that have the essential components burned out of them. Cooking removes up to 80% of food’s important amino acids, fibers and vitamins.

It’s one reason why switching to a raw foods diet makes such compelling sense. When you start eating raw foods, you’re suddenly getting all the nutrition from food that nature intended you to get. It’s the way our bodies were meant to eat, in balance with the planet. We suddenly become the vibrant, healthy animals we’re supposed to be.

But we still live in the modern world, with all its pressures and time constraints. It’s one reason why getting your whole foods from juicing is a good idea. You can still get all the fiber you need without taking the time to cut, peel or slice the food. Raw foods do take a little more time to chew and swallow and that’s a good thing. But if you don’t have the time for that, then you should consider using juices for at least a portion of your raw foods intake.

You do need to invest in a good juicer though, and that’s different from a blender. A blender can’t process the fruit peels that contain most a fruit or vegetables vitamins and enzymes. A juicer is a more high-powered appliance that will process everything – seeds and stems, peels and pulp. It’s designed to do it quickly and efficiently. They can be expensive, but there are many more options today than there used to be as this concept has gained in popularity.

Artificial Unsweetenes Applesauce

2009-01-16T03:23:00.000-08:00

YUMMY DIABETES CAKE

2 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
2 tbsp. artificial sweetener
3/4 c. polyunsaturated cooking oil
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook raisins in 2 cups water until water evaporates. Add applesauce, eggs, sweetener, and cooking oil. Mix well. Blend in baking soda and flour. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured 8 x 8 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.

Non Concentrate Cookies

2009-01-14T04:21:00.000-08:00

DIABETES COOKIES

1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. dates
1 1/2 c. quick oats
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tbsp. soda
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tbsp. liquid sweetener (NON - concentrated)
1/4 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla

Put raisins and dates in small pan and cover with water; bring to boil. Pour off water and set aside. Mix oats, cinnamon, soda, flour and salt in bowl and mix well. Add dry ingredients to date - raisin mixture with egg. Mix and drop onto cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees about 8 minutes. Check bottom of cookies during cooking (sometimes the bottom cooks faster than the top).

Moan Diabetes Cookies

2009-01-13T04:20:00.000-08:00

DIABETES COOKIES

2 med. bananas
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped Dates

Mash bananas. Pour oil over top. Mix dates and nuts. Add vanilla and oatmeal. Mix by hand or spoon. Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheet by full teaspoon. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until lightly browned. Remove at once to rack.

Fruit Cake

2009-01-12T05:19:00.000-08:00

DIABETES FRUIT CAKE

1 lb. dates, chopped
1 lb. raisins
2 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. margarine
3 big ripe bananas
1 tsp. nutmeg
6 eggs
3 c. self-rising flour
1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple (in own juice) (Separate pineapple&juice, if juice doesn't make1 cup add water)

Mix dates, raisins and nuts with flour, then mix with the rest. Cream bananas, nutmeg and margarine together. Next mix in one egg at a time. Now add 2 cups flour and pineapple juice. Mix well. Put in cold oven at 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours or less.

Special Diabetes Cookies

2009-01-11T08:17:00.000-08:00

DATE COOKIES FOR DIABETES

1 c. raisins
1/2 c. dates
1 c. water
2 eggs
1/2 c. margarine
3 packets Equal sweetener
1 c. plain flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Boil raisins, dates and water for 3 minutes; cool. Cream eggs, margarine and Equal. Sift together flour, soda and cinnamon. Combine all ingredients. Beat well and chill several hours or overnight. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Diabetes Cake With Nut

2009-01-09T10:16:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC DATE - NUT CAKE

1 c. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. sucaryl
1 egg
1 c. dates, finely diced
1 1/2 c. or 2 sm. cans diabetic applesauce
1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda

Cream butter, add egg, sucaryl and vanilla which has been beaten together. Sift dry ingredients together and add to other mixture. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Turn into buttered loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Exotic Basil Muffins

2009-01-08T05:11:00.000-08:00

DIABETES ZUCCHINI - BASIL MUFFINS

2 eggs
3/4 c. milk
2/3 c. oil
2 c. flour
Sugar substitute = to 1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded zucchini
2 tbsp. minced basil
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Beat eggs in bowl. Stir in milk and oil. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture just until flour is moistened. Batter should not be completely smooth. Gently mix in zucchini and basil. Fill greased muffin caps about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan. makes 10-18 muffins depending on size of pan.

Diabetes Cake

2009-01-08T00:14:00.000-08:00

Special Cake for diabetes sufferer

2 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
2 tbsp. liquid sweetener
3/4 c. oil
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook raisins in water until all water is absorbed. Mix applesauce, sweetener, eggs, oil together. Then add all other ingredients and stir together. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees until tested done with a toothpick.

Diabetes Spice Cookies

2009-01-07T08:07:00.000-08:00

Cookies for diabetes with artificial sweetener

1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. shortening
2 c. raisins or currants
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. flour (approximately)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tbsp. artificial sweetener

Combine water, shortening, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Boil for 3 minutes. Cool. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat in salt and soda. Add sweetener, flour, and baking powder. Add flour slowly until mixture is easy to spoon. Blend all ingredients together and drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

Sugarless Custard Pie

2008-12-31T07:43:00.000-08:00

NO SUGAR CUSTARD PIE

1 lg. can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 tbsp. cornstarch
15 packets Equal

Combine ingredients and beat lightly. Add ONE of the following: 2 c. pears, grated and spices 2 lg. apples, grated and spices 2 c. peaches, grated and spices 1 1/2 c. flake coconut and 1 tsp. vanilla 1 can pumpkin and spices 2 c. drained and mashed, cooked butternut squash and spices

--TOPPING FOR SQUASH AND PUMPKIN--
1/2 c. crushed cereal flakes
1/4 c. coconut
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1/2 stick butter

Pour pie ingredients into large unbaked pie shell. Bake on bottom rack of oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. For Pumpkin or Squash Topping: Mix together and sprinkle on top of pie. Bake on top rack for last 10 minutes.

Pie Crust Diabetic

2008-12-29T07:28:00.000-08:00

This pie was save for diabetes sufferer

20 graham crackers, crushed
4 tbsp. oleo, melted
2 pkgs. Equal
1/4 lemon peel (optional)

Crush crackers and add Equal. Add oleo. Put in pie plates and pat down. Put in refrigerator for 1 hour to chill. Makes 2 (9 inch) pie crusts or 1 (9 x 13 inch) baking dish crust.

Diet Become Comfortable

2008-12-28T13:19:00.000-08:00

Over the past few decades, the Atkins diet has really hit the diet world with full force. This health phenomenon is based on The Atkins Diet, a book by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. His concept for weight loss is that we need to be concerned with the carbohydrates we eat, not the fat. Many people have found great success using the Atkins diet. However, it is not for everyone. Before you start the Atkins diet, or any kind of diet, talk to your doctor to make sure it is a good idea for you.

When you’re on the Atkins diet, there will be little calorie counting, but say good-bye to junk foods and processed foods. You will also be eating few carbohydrates and many foods high in protein. The theory behind the low-carb diet found with the Atkins diet is that by reducing your intake of these foods, you will enter a phase in your body called ketosis. During ketosis, your body will burn fat in the body for fuel instead of using the foods in your diet, which will in turn stop insulin production, which will in turn prevent more fat from being stored.

There are four main stages to the Atkins diet: induction, ongoing weight loss, pre-maintenance, and maintenance. During the first two weeks, you are in the induction stage. During this time, many people report losing 15 pounds or more, simply because carbohydrate intake is cut down to 20 grams every day. The only carbs you can have are low-carb vegetables, and even then they are very limited. The second stage, known as ongoing weight loss, will let you have 25 grams every day. You will then move on to pre-maintenance, in which you can try out other foods to see what carbohydrates you can add into your diet. After you’ve reached your weight loss goals, you may eat all good carbs, but the premise behind the diet plan is that you won’t want to eat these foods. Choosing healthy carbs will become a way of life. For better detailed explanation you can take useful book of a diet system given by enlightened masters designed to follow the laws of nature

As with any diet, you’ll have to exercise in order to lose weight. Healthy lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, are also important. Many people have called into question the safety of the Atkins diet due to its severe methods, and some say that the plan only makes you bounce back to your original weight as so as you hit the maintenance level. The key is to find something that works for you and your weight loss goals and that is healthy for your body.

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Key Lime Pie For Diabetes

2008-12-28T10:16:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC KEY LIME PIE

1 (13 oz.) can evaporated skim milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 envs. plain gelatin
1/3 c. lime juice, strain if fresh
1 c. boiling water
20 pkgs. Equal
Zest of 3 limes, grated rind
Green food coloring

Combine milk and vanilla. Freeze for 30 minutes. Combine gelatin and juice in a blender. Let set for 1 minute. Add boiling water and Equal; blend until smooth. Chill about 45 minutes. Put frozen milk into a small chilled bowl and whip frozen milk until stiff. Fold in lime zest. Slowly add the gelatin mixture to whipped milk. Spoon into 2 cooked pie shells or you may use a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Garnish with lime slices and zest. Makes 16 servings. See recipe for Diabetic Pie Crust below

Delicious Muffins

2008-12-27T04:15:00.000-08:00

MICROWAVE BRAN MUFFINS

1 c. bran
1 c. buttermilk
1 banana, mashed well
1 egg
1/4 c. oil
1/4 c. honey
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. margarine
2 tbsp. honey

Mix first 9 ingredients together. Place in microwave muffin pan. Microwave 3 1/2 minutes. Mix last 2 ingredients together. Spoon on each muffin and return to microwave for 1 minute. Makes 12.

Muffins With Sweet Blueberry

2008-12-26T02:13:00.000-08:00

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

1 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. or 2 pkgs. Equal
1/2 c. skim milk
1 egg or 1/4 c. Egg Beater
2 1/2 tbsp. melted shortening
1/3 c. fresh or frozen blueberries

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray muffin tins with non-stick vegetable spray. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat Equal and egg together. Add milk and melted shortening. Stir into the flour mixture. Stir in blueberries until just mixed. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Divide into tins. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until done.

Delicious Coffe Cake

2008-12-24T05:10:00.000-08:00

DATE COFFEE CAKE

1/3 c. mashed banana, mash ripe banana with fork
1/2 c. margarine, softened
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. unbleached white flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

--TOPPING--
1/3 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. flaked coconut

Beat together mashed banana and margarine until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and water; beat. Measure in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat well. Stir 1 1/2 cups chopped dates. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Spread batter evenly in pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serves 10.

Frost Cream Cheese

2008-12-23T02:07:00.000-08:00

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

8 oz. light cream cheese, room temperature
5 tbsp. unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest

In a bowl, whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Yield: About 1 1/4 cups. Per serving: 46 calories, 3 gm carbohydrates, 2 gm protein, 3 gm fat. 96 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 fat. Serving size: 1 1/2 tablespoons. Cholesterol: 10 mg per serving.

Cake From Carrot

2008-12-22T05:05:00.000-08:00

Margarine and flour for pan
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
6 tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. unsweetened, crushed pineapple, drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. In bowl, toss flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In a second bowl, stir oil, sugar, eggs, pineapple juice, and vanilla. Stir liquid into dry ingredients until smooth. Stir carrots, raisins, and pineapple. Scrape into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack for 1 hour. Unmold cake and ice with Cream Cheese Frosting. Cut into 1/2 inch slices to serve. Serves 18. Per serving: 142 calories, 19 gm carbohydrates, 2 gm protein, 7 gm fat, 87 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. Cholesterol: 30 mg per serving.

Cake With Cheese Chocolate

2008-12-19T00:38:00.000-08:00

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Margarine for pan
15 oz. part skim milk Ricotta cheese
1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) light cream cheese, softened
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1 c. unsweetened apple juice concentrate
3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa (for topping)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease bottom and sides of a 9 inch spring-form pan. Wrap outside of pan with aluminum foil. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, puree all ingredients until smooth. Do in 2 batches, if necessary.

With a rubber spatula, scrape mixture into prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes. Turn oven off. Leave in the oven with door closed for 1 hour. Remove and refrigerate. Before unmolding and serving, let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Sift 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa over the top.

Slice with a knife which has been warmed in hot water. Serves 12. Per serving: 167 calories, 16 gm carbohydrates, 8 gm protein, 8 gm fat, 220 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 medium fat meat, 1/2 fat. Cholesterol: 50 mg per serving.

Sweet Poached Pears

2008-12-18T09:34:00.000-08:00

Need alternative food made use by pears fruit, here's the delicious one.

6 med. ripe pears (about 2 lbs.)
5 c. white, unsweetened grape juice
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 inch whole cinnamon stick
1/4 c. golden raisins

Peel pears, leaving stems on. In a medium size pan, heat juices, vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick to a simmer. Add pears. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, turning pears occasionally, until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Reduce syrup 30 to 35 minutes to 1 1/2 cups. Strain.

Stir in raisins and cool syrup to room temperature. Serve pears in small glass compote bowls. Spoon raisins and syrup over and around pears. Serves 6. Per serving: 187 calories, 48 gm carbohydrates, 1 gm protein, trace fat, 3 gm sodium. Exchanges: 3 fruit. Cholesterol: 9 mg per serving.

Cooper Penny Carrots

2008-12-17T09:31:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

2 lbs. carrots, cleaned and sliced thin
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 med. onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper as desired

SAUCE

1/4 c. salad oil
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup, undiluted
1 tsp. yellow mustard
1/2 c. vinegar
20 packets Equal

Cook carrots in covered pan in 1/2 inch of water, 8 minutes after boiling has started (so carrots are tender but still crunchy). Rinse in cold water to stop cooking. In bowl, alternate layers of vegetables. Sauce: Bring sauce ingredients to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Cool for a few minutes. Add 20 packets Equal. Put in blender and blend. Pour sauce over vegetables while still hot. Cool. Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving. Will keep in refrigerator several weeks in a covered plastic container. To serve, use a slotted spoon.

Potato Soup Cream

2008-12-13T23:04:00.000-08:00

Yummy soup with potato

4 med. potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
1 sm. onion, cut into eighths
4 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans no-salt added chicken broth, undiluted
1 c. skim milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Combine potatoes, onion, green onions, garlic, and broth in a heavy 3 quart saucepan. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Process potato mixture in batches in container of an electric blender or food processor until smooth. Combine pureed mixture with milk and remaining ingredients, stirring until well blended. Reheat soup to serving temperature or cover and refrigerate until chilled. Amount 3/4 cup. Exchange: 1 starch, 85 calories.

Zucchini Turkey Stuffed

2008-12-12T23:00:00.001-08:00

Delicious stuffed zucchini from Turkey.

Ingredients:
4 med. zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 lb. ground turkey
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp. margarine
1 sm. tomato, chopped (1/2 c.)
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. crunchy nut (cereal nuggets or Grapenuts)
1 (8 oz.) container plain low-fat yogurt

Remove pulp from zucchini; chop and set aside. Parboil zucchini shells in boiling water to cover for 1 minute. Drain and place in shallow baking dish. Sautee turkey, onion, and garlic in margarine in skillet for 2 minutes. Add chopped pulp, tomato, parsley, salt, basil, and pepper.

Sautee about 5 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender. Add cereal and 1/2 cup of the yogurt. Spoon into shells. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until shells are tender. Serve with remaining yogurt. Sprinkle with additional chopped parsley, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Delicious Swiss Style Steak

2008-12-10T05:34:00.000-08:00

Steak cooked with the Swiss style has yummy taste in just a few steps. Just follow this simple steps below:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. lean round steak
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. paprika
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 c. beef broth
1/2 c. vegetable juice (V-8)
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 med. onion, sliced
2 carrots, cut into thin strips
2 stalks celery, cut into thin strips
1 lg. leek, cut into thin strips (optional)
1 tbsp. parsley

Cut steak into serving size pieces. Trim fat. Combine flour, salt, and paprika. Drench steak in flour mixture. Pound steak with mallet. Coat skillet with cooking spray. Put pan on medium heat until hot. Brown steak on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towel. Wipe pan drippings from skillet with paper towel.

Combine broth, vegetable juice, and thyme in skillet. Bring to boil and return meat to skillet. Add onion. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. At end of hour, add celery, carrots, and leek. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 6 servings.

Zippy Tomato Relish

2008-12-09T10:31:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

12 ripe tomatoes, chopped in large pieces
2 big onions, chopped in large pieces
2 bell peppers or 5 sweet banana peppers, chopped in large pieces
2 c. vinegar
Artificial sweetener to equal 2 cups sugar
2 tbsp. salt

Mix all ingredients and simmer about 2 hours.

Mixed Salad Velvia Recipes

2008-12-08T01:30:00.000-08:00

VELVIA'S MIXED SALAD

Ingredients:
1/2 head lettuce, chopped
2 slices pineapple, in own juice
4 oz. diced chicken
1 boiled egg
4 radish, diced
1/2 med. onion, diced
1 tbsp. diet mayonnaise

Simply combine all ingredients and mix well.

Veal Stew Pendous

2008-12-07T10:26:00.000-08:00

Yummy meat with vegetable in French cooking style
Ingredients:

2 lb. veal, cut into cubes
12 oz. tomato juice
1 pkg. frozen peas
1 pkg. French style green beans
1 pkg. zucchini slices
1 tbsp. minced onions
1 tbsp. granulated brown sugar (twin)
Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Brown meat in lightly greased pan. Combine with tomato juice, onion, salt, and pepper. Simmer until meat is tender or pressure cook about 10 minutes. Add frozen vegetables, and simmer until vegetables are done. Add garlic powder, brown sugar substitute, and cinnamon. Serves 6.

Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms

2008-12-03T00:14:00.000-08:00

Lobster Gram a Chicago based company has many good recipes with seafood. I found this very tasteful Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms and wanted to share with our readers.

Lobster Gram says the Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms recipe makes a huge hit as a pre-dinner hors d'oeuvre for a special occasion, or a gathering of your most special family or friends. The recipe makes 18-20 stuffed mushrooms.

Ingredients:
18-20 Large stuffing mushrooms
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1/4 cup margarine or butter
2/3 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 lb. lobster meat (1 1/2 c.), drained & chopped
2/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled or chopped

Preheat oven to 425°. Wash and drain mushrooms. Remove and discard the stems, and place caps upside down on a baking sheet. Melt margarine or butter in a medium saucepan, and add the onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Stir cooked onion and garlic with bread crumbs, lobster meat and goat cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon crumb mixture into mushroom caps. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Lobster Gram tips about how to keep lobsters.
Do not keep a lobster alive in fresh water with ice. Fresh water in any form (even ice) is lethal to a Lobster Gram lobster. A lobster has salty blood and tissue, which requires a seawater environment to maintain life. Also remember, Maine lobsters turn red after they are cooked.

Turkey Potato Salad

2008-12-01T10:15:00.000-08:00

It's perfect food for thanksgiving. Just follow the simple steps
Ingredients:

4 oz. cooked turkey or chicken, bite size pieces
1 (3 oz.) boiled potato, chopped
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. chopped pimento
1/2 tsp. dehydrated parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Lettuce leaves

Combine all ingredients except lettuce; mix well. Chill. Serve on lettuce leaves. Makes 1 serving.

Simple And Yummy Tuna

2008-11-30T05:12:00.000-08:00

Below are the 3 simple food recipes made from the fresh tuna.

TUNA A LA KING

1 (3 oz.) can tuna
2 oz. skimmed milk
Salt and pepper
1/2 sm. can mushrooms (stems and pieces)
Bread, toasted

Drain mushrooms and place into blender. Add milk and seasonings and puree'. Heat in saucepan with tuna. Pour over toast.

TUNA CASSEROLE

1 (6 oz.) drained tuna
2 oz. grated cheese
1 egg
1 c. asparagus
2 ribs celery, chopped

Combine all ingredients. Bake in lightly greased pan at 350 degrees until dry.

TUNA SALAD

2 oz. tuna, drained
2 tbsp. low-cal Thousand Island dressing
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 hard boiled egg
3 oz. cottage cheese

Mix all ingredients and serve on lettuce leaf or bread.

Thousand Island Dressing

2008-11-28T00:10:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

4 oz. tomato juice
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Garlic salt to taste
3 tbsp. finely diced dill pickle
3 tbsp. finely diced pimento
2 tsp. finely minced parsley
1/4 tsp. liquid sugar substitute

Blend and store in refrigerator. Use as needed.

Tacos The Exotic Taste

2008-11-27T10:09:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

5 oz. raw ground veal (can also use lean beef)
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dehydrated onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
Dash Red Hot sauce
1 oz. bread (1 slice)
1/2 c. shredded lettuce
1 tbsp. pimento dressing
1 (7 oz.) jar pimento, drained
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. prepared mustard
Artificial sweetener equal to 4 tsp. sugar

Brown meat in Pam sprayed skillet. Add seasonings and cook 5 minutes. Remove meat from skillet. Toast bread lightly. Spread meat mixture over 1/2 of the slice. Fold and hold in place with toothpick. Combine lettuce and pimento dressing. Cover taco. Makes 1 serving. Pimento Dressing: Combine pimento, vinegar and mustard. Add sweetener. Blend until smooth. Store in refrigerator and use as desired. Makes 1 cup.

Sweet Sour Cauliflower

2008-11-25T10:05:00.000-08:00

Cauliflower popular known as healthy plant. Now you can make it as a drink with the fresh taste. And also, you can make it in simple and easy ways.

1 c. fresh cauliflower, bite size pieces
1 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. brown sugar replacement
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. margarine

Place cauliflower, water and salt in saucepan. Cook over medium heat covered. Cook for 10 minutes or until just barely tender. Drain. Combine brown sugar replacement, lemon juice and margarine. Combine in custard cup over hot water. When blended, pour over cauliflower.

DeliciousThanlsgiving

2008-11-24T10:17:00.000-08:00

Another Thanksgiving recipe that has with

1/2 c. cooked, enriched noodles
4 oz. cooked turkey, bite-size pieces
1/2 c. green beans, divided
1/4 c. canned, sliced mushrooms
1 oz. red onion, chopped
1 tsp. chopped pimento
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. skim milk

Combine noodles, turkey, 1/4 cup green beans, and mushrooms. Add onion, pimento, nutmeg and salt. Pour into baking dish. In blender, combine remaining green beans and milk. Mix until smooth. Add green bean sauce to casserole. Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. 1 serving.

Sweet N Sour Cabbage

2008-11-24T10:03:00.000-08:00

This is a healthy food made from cabbage. It was simple and easy to make.

4 c. shredded cabbage
3 oz. ham
2 tbsp. artificial brown sugar
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. water
1/3 c. vinegar
1 sm. onion, sliced
2 cloves
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook cabbage in boiling salted water approximately 7 minutes. Add sugar and flour to small amount of bouillon; blend. Add the 1/4 cup water, vinegar, and seasonings. Cook until thick. Add onion, diced ham, and cabbage. Heat thoroughly.

Unsweetened Orange Juice With Strawberry

2008-11-22T14:45:00.000-08:00

Another strawberry recipes. Safe for diabetics and dieters, it's really simple and off course... Yummy

1/2 c. unsweetened orange juice
24 unsweetened strawberries
Artificial sweetener to equal 2 tsp. Sugar

Blend in blender and freeze until firm.

Sweet N Low Strawberry

2008-11-21T14:44:00.000-08:00

Strawberry... I loved this fruit

2 envelopes dietetic strawberry gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 c. crushed pineapple, in own juice
1 ripe banana, finely diced
6 oz. plain yogurt
1 envelope Sweet'N Low

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add juice drained from pineapple with cold water. Enough cold water to equal 1 cup liquid. Add pineapple and banana. Pour 1/2 into 1 quart bowl. Chill until firm. Spread evenly with plain yogurt mixed with sugar substitute. Place bowl in freezer for 30 minutes until yogurt is firmer. Pour remaining gelatin, very carefully, on top. Chill until firm. Cut in squares.

Delicious Chiffon Pie With Srawberry

2008-11-20T14:39:00.000-08:00

Delicious chiffon pie always has a good taste, more over here mixed with strawberry.

1 c. crushed pineapple, unsweetened
12 strawberries
1 pkg. O-Zenta strawberry gelatin
7 pkgs. artificial sweetener
1 c. evaporated skim milk, chilled
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract

Bring pineapple to boil. Stir in strawberries, gelatin, and sweetener. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Whip milk and lemon juice in chilled bowl until frothy. Add extracts and beat until stiff. Add gelatin mixture slowly to whipped milk. Pile into 10 inch pie plate and refrigerate. Garnish with additional strawberries.

Spicy Apple Twist

2008-11-19T22:37:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1 sm. apple
2 thin slices white bread
Cinnamon and Sweet'N Low mixture

Peel, core and cut apple in quarters. Roll bread very thin. Cut off crusts. Sprinkle bread with cinnamon and Sweet'N Low mixture. Cut each slice of bread in 4 strips. Put 2 strips together with a little water. Now form 2 strips. Wrap brad around apple slice. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon and Sweet'N Low. Place in Pam sprayed pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Squash Pickles

2008-11-18T14:36:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

2 lb. squash
4 lg. onions
1/4 c. salt
2 c. vinegar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. mustard seed
Diet sweetener to equal 2 cups sugar

Cover squash and onions and salt with cold water. Let set 2 hours. Drain. Mix all ingredients together and let set 2 hours longer. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes and pack in hot jars.

Spanish Strings Beans

2008-11-17T17:31:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1 sm. jar pimento
1/4 tsp. onion flakes
2 tbsp. skim milk solids
1/2 c. chicken bouillon
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen French style green beans

Simmer pimentos, onion flakes and skim milk. Simmer in chicken bouillon for 10 minutes. Add frozen beans, cover and cook until beans are done. Do not over cook beans.

Original Spaghetti Recipes

2008-11-16T16:29:00.000-08:00

Here an original recipes of spaghetti from Italy. Yummy... it’s Mama Mia delicious taste

12 oz. tomato juice
1 lg. can mushrooms, stems and pieces
Salt to taste
Garlic to taste
Oregano to taste
Dehydrated onion flakes
1 lg. green pepper, diced
2 cans bean sprouts

Cook all ingredients in covered saucepan. Cook until mixture thickens. Add bean sprouts; simmer 10 minutes. Sauce will usually taste better after sitting over night in refrigerator.

Southern Celery Fish Salad

2008-11-15T14:27:00.001-08:00

This is the celery fish salad recipes from Southern. Combine with diet mayonnaise, natural vegetables male it safe for dieters and diabetics

6 c. thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. sliced med. onion
1/2 c. diet mayonnaise
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. fillet of sole or flounder, cooked, chunked, and chilled
1 1/2 c. orange sections

Combine all ingredients except fish and orange. Mix well. Add fish and orange, toss lightly. Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with tomato wedges and radish roses if desired.

Skillet Eggs

2008-11-13T00:36:00.000-08:00

Simple and yummy eggs recipes, you can finished for a short time

1/4 c. tomato juice
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. parsley flakes

In skillet, combine all ingredients except eggs. Stir over moderate heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add eggs, one at a time. Cook over moderate heat basting with tomato juice. Baste until eggs are set. About 4 minutes.

Fresh Fish Pubs

2008-11-12T00:32:00.000-08:00

For this health recipes, you can use salmon or tuna. Just follow the simple food's direction

8 oz. salmon or tuna, drained
1 c. skim milk
1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c. green pepper or pimento, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, separated

Combine fish, skim milk, mushrooms, and green pepper. Bake at 375 degrees. Meanwhile, beat egg whites with a dash of salt until stiff. Beat egg yolks, fold whites into yolks a little at a time. Pour over hot mixture and return to oven for another 20 minutes.

Pie Shepperd

2008-11-11T00:35:00.000-08:00

6 oz. cooked roast beef, cubed
Butter salt
Pepper
1 tbsp. dehydrated onion
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 to 4 oz. mashed cauliflower

Dissolve bouillon in enough water to make a gravy. Put all in a small baking dish, cover with cauliflower. Bake at 350 degrees. Bake until thoroughly heated and cauliflower is browned.

Bread From Pumpkin

2008-11-10T04:27:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1/2 c. pumpkin
1 oz. bread
2/3 c. dry skim milk powder
2 eggs
3 packs artificial sweetener
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind

Mix all ingredients in bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Pour into Pam sprayed loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes.

Roast Beef Sandwich

2008-11-09T00:31:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

3 oz. roast beef, diced
2 tbsp. chopped celery
1/8 tsp. chopped chives
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 med. tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. diet mayonnaise
2 slices thin bread
Lettuce

Combine all ingredients except bread and lettuce. Mix well. Spread on one slice of bread. Top with lettuce and remaining bread.

Potato Salad

2008-11-08T02:25:00.000-08:00

Here another salad recipe that has the yummy taste

2 pkgs. cauliflower
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. dill salad cubes
1 tbsp. chopped pimento
1 tbsp. chopped bell pepper
2 tbsp. mustard
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. diet mayonnaise
Sweetener, salt and pepper to taste

Cook cauliflower. Mix all ingredients together. Better if you can let chill a few minutes before eating.

Pineapple Pudding

2008-11-07T05:24:00.000-08:00

Best pudding of pineapple you can get just by the simple cooking method. Here we go

Ingredients:

3/4 c. dry non-fat milk
1 egg
30 drops liquid sweetener
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. can crushed pineapple, drained but save juice

Add enough water to pineapple juice to make 1/2 cup. Mix all except pineapple and cook until almost thick. Add pineapple and continue to cook until thick.

Pineapple Pork Chops

2008-11-06T01:17:00.000-08:00

Delicious pork chops you can find in this recipes

Ingredients:

6 pork chops
6 pineapple rings (canned in own juice)
1/2 c. pineapple juice
1/4 tbsp. brown sugar substitute
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of rosemary leaves
1 c. celery, cut into strips
1 green pepper, cut into strips

Trim all fat from meat. Brown meat on both sides in Pam-sprayed skillet. Remove chops. Clean pan of all fat. In skillet, mix pineapple juice and sugar substitute. Add cinnamon and rosemary. Put chops in pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add celery and cover. Simmer about 30 minutes. Add green pepper strips. Place pineapple rings on each chop. Cover and cook about 10 minutes longer. Arrange chops on serving platter. Place pineapple and pepper strips on top. Spoon juice over. Garnish with parsley.

Yummy Three Musketeers Recipes

2008-11-05T00:15:00.000-08:00

The simple recipes you can used daily

PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER

1 head cauliflower
Dash of Parmesan cheese

Cook cauliflower in boiling water about 15 minutes. Remove from water and drain. Divide into flowerets. Top with Parmesan cheese.

PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS

1/2 c. water
1 c. vinegar
Artificial sweetener to = 1 cup sugar

Mix together and bring to a boil. Pour over pepper rings packed in jar. Approximately 1 quart.

PICKLED OKRA

Garlic, 1 clove for each jar
Hot pepper, 1 for each jar
Dill seed, 1 tsp. for each jar
1 qt. white vinegar or apple cider
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt

Place garlic and pepper in bottom of hot pint jars. Pack firmly with clean young okra pods. Stem end must be open. Add dill seed. After packing jars, bring water, vinegar, and salt to boil. Simmer about 5 minutes and pour while hot over okra. Seal immediately. Set 8 weeks.