Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Sugarless Custard Pie

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.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Pie Crust Diabetic

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.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Diet Become Comfortable

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

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

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Delicious Muffins

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.

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