Risk Profile For Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity and Type 2 diabetes are related, but some people get Type 2 without being what is medically considered obese, and some people become obese without getting Type 2. So, what are the other risk factors? What kinds of people are most likely to get…
5 Healthy Snacks For Type 2 Diabetics
When you have type 2 diabetes, it can be difficult to find healthy snacks that won’t mess up your blood sugar or complicate your carb counts. Fortunately, there are some tasty and healthy options. Whether your looking for something to keep with you at…
Eliminating Sugar Helps You Control Your Energy
Your body uses sugar for energy, but it is able to break down other kinds of food into sugars in order to get the energy it needs. Sugar is important from the right sources, but just eating sugar can confuse your body and make you feel hungry too soon.
What Causes Insulin Resistance?
Having type 2 diabetes means that your body has become resistant to insulin, an important chemical that helps your body store and process the energy that you take in through food. But, what causes insulin resistance?
Is Weight Loss the Magic Pill ToReverse Type 2 Diabetes?
Is Weight Loss the Magic Pill to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? I guess mindset is the most important thing to me when you find out that something not working you try to fix it. recently I have found out that I am Type 2 Diabetes. Finding that it is a common…
What Happens If Type 2 Diabetes Is Not Addressed or Detected???
What Happens If Type 2 Diabetes Is Not Addressed or Detected? Chef Murph After finding out that I have Type 2 guess it center on my plate.In its early stages, type 2 diabetes may not even present symptoms, which makes it easy to ignore or go undetected.…
The Role Of Blood Sugars In Your Appetite…
The Role Of Blood Sugars In Your Appetite… To regulate appetite, the body relies on a complex interaction between the digestive, nervous, and endocrine systems. Hormones like ghrelin and peptide, together with signals from the nervous and digestive…
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI 1/2 sm. onion, chopped 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/3 c. tomato paste 2/3 c. water 2 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. oregano 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 sm. bay leaf 1/2 c. tomatoes, fresh or canned…
SHRIMP SCAMPI
SHRIMP SCAMPI 1/2 c. reconstituted dry butter substitute 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. parsley 1/4 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. sweet basil 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 1/2 c. fat free chicken broth 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 c. cooked shrimp,…
HOLIDAY PRUNE AND RAISIN ROLL
HOLIDAY PRUNE AND RAISIN ROLL 1 tbsp. quick rising yeast 3 1/2 to 4 c. flour 1/4 c. white Sugar Twin 1/4 c. soft, light margarine or 1/4 c. safflower oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pure lemon extract or 1 tsp. grated lemon rind 1 1/4 c. lukewarm water 1/2 c.…
VEGETABLE CONFETTI
VEGETABLE CONFETTI 1 sm. zucchini, shredded 1 sm. yellow squash, shredded 2 carrots, shredded 1 sm. onion, sliced thin 2 tbsp. water 2 tsp. margarine Combine the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, onion, and water in a skillet. Cover and cook over medium…
SWEET POTATOES A LA ORANGE
SWEET POTATOES A LA ORANGE 2 lb. sweet potatoes, cooked or 2 lb. vacuum packed sweet potatoes 2 tbsp. margarine, melted 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 16 dried apricot halves Fresh orange slices Arrange the sweet potatoes in a shallow baking dish. Combine the…
COUNTRY STYLE CHILI
COUNTRY STYLE CHILI 1 lb. ground beef 3/4 c. chopped onion 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans 1 pt. canned tomatoes (2 c.) 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, stems and pieces 1 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. salt 1/4…
BAKED APPLES
BAKED APPLES 6 or 8 apples 1 can diet strawberry pop Raisins, if desired Core apples and place in Pyrex baking dish. Stuff cavity with raisins, if so desired. Pour one can diet pop over apples. Bake in moderate oven (350 to 375 degrees) until apples are…
CINNAMON TOAST
CINNAMON TOAST 1 slice high fiber or high protein whole wheat bread 1 tsp. diet margarine Ground cinnamon 1 pkg. artificial sweetener (Equal) Toast the bread. Spread on the margarine, and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sweetener. Yields 1 serving. Calories…
BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
BROCCOLI CASSEROLE 1/2 c. cooked broccoli 1/4 c. cooked rice 1/4 c. cream of mushroom soup (prepared with skim milk) 1 oz. Cheez Whiz 2 oz. browned ground chuck Dash of onion powder Mix all ingredients together in a small glass casserole dish. Cover with…
CASSEROLE SAUCE MIX
CASSEROLE SAUCE MIX 2 c. non-fat dry milk 3/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 c. instant chicken broth 2 tbsp. dried minced onion 1/2 tsp. pepper Combine ingredients and store in airtight container. To use as substitute for ONE can condensed soup, mix 1/3 cup of the…
SUGARLESS BANANA BREAD
SUGARLESS BANANA BREAD 1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. melted margarine 2 egg, beaten Liquid sweetener to equal 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 med. sized bananas, mashed Sift together flour, baking…
STRAWBERRY SHAKE
STRAWBERRY SHAKE 1/2 c. skim milk 1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 c. frozen unsweetened whole strawberries 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 pkg. artificial sweetener (Equal) Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and serve.…
OATMEAL – FRUIT COOKIES
OATMEAL – FRUIT COOKIES 1 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. water 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates 1/2 c. chopped, peeled apple 1/2 c. oleo or butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. chopped walnuts Sift or mix…
DIET PUMPKIN PUDDING
DIET PUMPKIN PUDDING 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin 2 c. skim milk 2 eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon, or more Dash of salt (1/8 tsp.) 1 tsp. vanilla 4 to 5 pkg. Equal to taste Blend all ingredients. Pour into a casserole bowl. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then lower…
BROCCOLI & CHEESE POTATOES
BROCCOLI & CHEESE POTATOES 2 baked potatoes 2 tsp. margarine 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 c. skim milk 1/8 tsp. dry mustard 4 oz. cheddar cheese, grated 2 c. cooked broccoli Bake potatoes until done. Cook broccoli in salt water until tender. Melt margarine…
BANANA – RAISIN COLE SLAW
BANANA – RAISIN COLE SLAW 2 c. shredded cabbage 1/2 med. banana, chopped 4 tbsp. raisins 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. liquid sweetener or 1 pkg. Equal Mix well and chill. Makes 5 servings. Exchanges: 1 serving = 1 vegetable, 1 fruit and 1/2 fat.…
MEATLOAF
MEATLOAF 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 beaten egg 2 tbsp. chopped onions 1 c. allspice 1 c. corn flakes 1/4 c. water 1/2 tsp. sage 1/2 tsp. garlic Mix egg, water and corn flakes; let set for 10 minutes. Mix with meat and remaining ingredients. Pack into…
POPCORN TREAT
POPCORN TREAT 1 c. plain popped popcorn (unsalted, preferably air popped) 1 c. bite-size shredded wheat biscuits 2 tbsp. raisins 1 tbsp. dry roasted sunflower seeds 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Mix first 4 ingredients. Sprinkle cinnamon over mixture and toss…
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS 1/3 c. peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2/3 c. unsweetened coconut, shredded 1/4 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. lemon rind 1/2 c. raisins Mix all ingredients together. Form into bite size balls. Chill until firm. Yields 14 balls. Exchanges: 1…