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THE DIABETIC NEWSLETTER
August 16, 2010 - Volume XI; Issue #12
From Diabetic Gourmet Magazine -- http://DiabeticGourmet.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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In The News (6 News Items)
Active Community Discussions
Feature Recipes:
- Hot Artichoke Dip
- California Avocado Tzatziki (w)
- Glazed Parsnips
- Baby Corn in Jalapeno Vinaigrette (w)
- Chinese Ginger Salmon
- Fish with Chinese Ginger Scallion Sauce (w)
- Carob Brownies
- Walnut Fudge (w)
Diabetes 101:
- Hypoglycemia: A Side Effect of Diabetes Medications
- Hyperglycemia: When Your Blood Sugar is Too High (w)
Food and Cooking:
- A Middle Eastern Salad Suited to the American Table
- Recipe: Tabbouleh
- Savory Chickpea Stew with Spinach and Lemon (w)
- Indian Cooking Spices Up Favorite Vegetables (w)
Diabetes Q and A:
- How can diabetes hurt the retinas of my eyes?
- Can Healthful Eating Save Your Eyes? (w)
- Keeping Your Eyes Healthy (w)
Diabetes Related Explanations & Definitions
Special Sponsor's Message: Neuropathy Treatment Group
Newsletter Information; Removal Link
This edition's recipes are excerpted, with permission, from
"The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible." Learn more here:
http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
=========================
IN THE NEWS
=========================
Researchers Develop Way to Measure Blood
Glucose Levels by Shining Light on the Skin
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1666.shtml
Popular Diabetes Drugs Associated with
Fractures in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1668.shtml
Molecular Link Between Diabetes and
Schizophrenia Connects Food and Mood
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1671.shtml
Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes Have
Diminished Cognitive Performance
and Brain Abnormalities
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1667.shtml
Millions of Americans in Early Stages of
Kidney Disease Need Stroke Monitoring
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1669.shtml
Ikaria Recalls INOMAX DS Drug-Delivery System
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1670.shtml
Get the news while it's still news! Subscribe for free to
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ACTIVE COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS
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THIS WEEK'S RECIPES
=========================
View our recipe archive at http://DiabeticGourmet.com/recipes
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HOT ARTICHOKE DIP
Yield: 16 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts,
drained, reserve 2 tablespoons liquid
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor or blender,
blend together the artichoke hearts, lemon juice, mayonnaise,
olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
By hand fold in the remaining ingredients.
Pour into a small non-stick casserole dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and browned.
Serve with crackers or French bread.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories: 62, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 214 mg,
Carbohydrate: 8 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
Also Try: California Avocado Tzatziki
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/847.shtml
-------------------------
GLAZED PARSNIPS
Yield: 8 servings (about 1/2 cup per serving)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound parsnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Trim both ends of the
parsnips and peel. Cut the parsnips in half lengthwise,
then slice into matchstick strips.
In a medium bowl, toss the parsnips with 1 tablespoon of
the olive oil. Spread the parsnips on a baking sheet in
a single layer. Roast the parsnips for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining oil, brown sugar,
and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over the parsnips
and continue to bake for 15 minutes until parsnips
are cooked through and slightly crispy.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup):
Calories: 79, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 6 mg,
Carbohydrate: 13 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread
Also Try: Baby Corn in Jalapeno Vinaigrette
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/850.shtml
-------------------------
CHINESE GINGER SALMON
Yield: 4 servings (4 ounce filet per serving)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 4 (4 ounce) salmon filets
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl or plastic zippered plastic
bag, combine all marinade ingredients
Add the salmon filets and let marinate for
30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat an oven broiler or outdoor grill with the rack
6 inches from the heat source. Broil or grill the salmon
6 inches from the heat source, for about 8-10 minutes
until the fish just turns opaque.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 201, Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 78 mg, Sodium: 250 mg,
Carbohydrate: 1 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat
Also Try: Fish with Chinese Ginger Scallion Sauce
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/516.shtml
-------------------------
CAROB BROWNIES
Yield: 12 brownies (1 brownie)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup carob powder or cocoa
- 2/3 cup unbleached flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl beat
together the applesauce, honey, egg, egg white, and vanilla.
In a small bowl, combine the carob, flour, and baking
powder. Add to the applesauce mixture. Stir in the nuts.
Pour the mixture into an oiled 8x8-inch baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven
and cool completely. Cut into squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 brownie):
Calories: 86, Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 18 mg, Sodium: 71 mg,
Carbohydrate: 20 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 13 g, Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate/Bread/Starch
Also Try: Walnut Fudge
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/607.shtml
=========================
DIABETES 101:
=========================
HYPOGLYCEMIA: A SIDE EFFECT
OF DIABETES MEDICATIONS
Hypoglycemia can occur in people with diabetes who
take certain medications to keep their blood glucose
levels in control. Usually hypoglycemia is mild and
can easily be treated by eating or drinking something
with carbohydrate. But left untreated, hypoglycemia
can lead to loss of consciousness.
Although hypoglycemia can happen suddenly, it can
usually be treated quickly, bringing your blood
glucose level back to normal.
CAUSES OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
In people taking certain blood-glucose lowering
medications, blood glucose can fall too low for
a number of reasons:
- Meals or snacks that are too small, delayed, or skipped
- Excessive doses of insulin or some diabetes medications,
including sulfonylureas and meglitinides. Alpha-glucosidase
inhibitors, biguanides, and thiazolidinediones alone should not
cause hypoglycemia but can when used with other diabetes medicines.
- Increased activity or exercise
- Excessive drinking of alcohol
PREVENTION
Your diabetes treatment plan is designed to match your
medication dosage and schedule to your usual meals and
activities. If you take insulin but then skip a meal, the
insulin will still lower your blood glucose, but it will
not find the food it is designed to break down. This
mismatch might result in hypoglycemia.
To help prevent hypoglycemia, you should
keep in mind several things:
- Your diabetes medications. Some medications can cause
hypoglycemia. Ask your health care provider if yours can.
Also, always take medications and insulin in the
recommended doses and at the recommended times.
- Your meal plan. Meet with a registered dietitian and agree
on a meal plan that fits your preferences and lifestyle.
Do your best to follow this meal plan most of the time.
Eat regular meals, have enough food at each meal, and
try not to skip meals or snacks.
- Your daily activity. Talk to your health care team about
whether you should have a snack or adjust your medication
before sports or exercise. If you know that you will be
more active than usual or will be doing something that
is not part of your normal routine -- shoveling snow,
for example -- consider having a snack first.
- Alcoholic beverages. Drinking, especially on an empty stomach,
can cause hypoglycemia, even a day or two later. If you drink
an alcoholic beverage, always have a snack or meal at the same time.
- Your diabetes management plan. Intensive diabetes management
-- keeping your blood glucose as close to the normal range as
possible to prevent long-term complications -- can increase
the risk of hypoglycemia. If your goal is tight control, talk
to your health care team about ways to prevent hypoglycemia
and how best to treat it if it does occur.
You may also want to read:
Hyperglycemia: When Your Blood Sugar is Too High
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/206.shtml
=========================
FOOD AND COOKING
=========================
A MIDDLE EASTERN SALAD
SUITED TO THE AMERICAN TABLE
Tabbouleh has come a long way in its journey from the
mountains of ancient Lebanon to the contemporary American
picnic table. The refreshing bulgur wheat salad is served
cold and fits into any summer meal.
Recipes for tabbouleh vary widely, but all call for
the nutty, light brown bulgur to be mixed with chopped
greens - usually parsley and mint.
Tabbouleh is a perfect fit for the predominantly plant-based
diet recommended by the American Institute of Cancer Research
to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Bulgur - wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and
crushed - is a nutritious staple in the Middle East. It has
a tender, chewy texture and comes in coarse, medium and fine
grinds. The fine bulgur works best with the other ingredients
in tabbouleh, and better absorbs the lemony dressing.
Whole grains like bulgur are rich in many substances that
are cancer-protective: phytochemicals, vitamin E, niacin,
zinc, iron and magnesium. They also contain more fiber
than refined grains.
Parsley and mint are sources of cancer-fighting agents, too.
Parsley has the antioxidants found in all dark green, leafy
vegetables. And mint contains limonene and luteolin, both of
which are believed to fight breast cancer.
For tabbouleh, the flat (Italian) parsley is preferable
to its curly cousin because it has a more intense flavor
and better texture.
If you have really good summer tomatoes, they can be
used diced, in place of the cherry tomatoes. Use
whichever has the better flavor.
Chopping the greens by hand gives the salad a nice texture,
but if you have a food processor with a good, sharp blade,
it will save some time. After you make the tabbouleh, let it
sit for a minimum of two hours so the varied textures and
flavors can develop and blend. It's an easy dish to prepare,
and tastes even better the next day.
TABBOULEH
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fine bulgur
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup finely-chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2/3 cup (about 1 bunch) finely-chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup finely-chopped red onion
- 1-2 cloves garlic, or to taste, finely-minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the bulgur.
Let stand 30 minutes, until the bulgur has absorbed
all the liquid and is softened.
Place tomatoes in a colander over sink or large bowl
and use fingers to break them down slightly to drain
off some liquid and eliminate some seeds.
Add parsley, mint, onion and garlic to the bulgur and
mix with a fork. Mix drained tomatoes into mixture.
Drizzle in lemon juice and olive oil and mix well with
a fork. Mix in salt and pepper to taste. Cover and
chill 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, before serving.
Nutritional Information Per serving (1/4 of recipe):
Calories: 125, Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrate: 21 g,
Protein: 4 g, Dietary Fiber: 6 g, Sodium: 23 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread, 1/2 Vegetable
Online Version of this Article:
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/257.shtml
You may also enjoy:
Savory Chickpea Stew with Spinach and Lemon
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/663.shtml
Indian Cooking Spices Up Favorite Vegetables
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/611.shtml
=========================
DIABETES RELATED DEFINITIONS
AND EXPLANATIONS
=========================
SEGMENTAL TRANSPLANTATION
A surgical procedure in which a part of a pancreas that
contains insulin-producing cells is placed in a person
whose pancreas has stopped making insulin.
HIVES (URTICARIA)
A skin reaction that results in slightly elevated
patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding
skin and often are accompanied by itching.
OBESITY
When people have 20 percent (or more) extra body fat
for their age, height, sex, and bone structure. Fat
works against the action of insulin. Extra body fat
is thought to be a risk factor for diabetes.
GALACTOSE
A type of sugar found in milk products and sugar beets.
It is also made by the body. It is considered a
nutritive sweetener because it has calories.
VITREOUS HUMOR
The clear jelly (gel) that fills the center of the eye.
=========================
DIABETES Q AND A:
=========================
QUESTION:
How can diabetes hurt the retinas of my eyes?
ANSWER:
Retina damage happens slowly. Your retinas have tiny blood
vessels that are easy to damage. Having high blood glucose
and high blood pressure for a long time can damage these
tiny blood vessels.
First, these tiny blood vessels swell and weaken. Some
blood vessels then become clogged and do not let enough
blood through. At first, you might not have any loss of
sight from these changes. This is why you need to have a
dilated eye exam once a year even if your sight seems fine.
One of your eyes may be damaged more than the other.
Or both eyes may have the same amount of damage.
Diabetic retinopathy (REH-tih-NOP-uh-thee) is the medical
term for the most common diabetes eye problem.
You may also be interested in reading:
Can Healthful Eating Save Your Eyes?
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/534.shtml
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/214.shtml
=========================
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From: Diabetic Newsletter <dgm-lists@diabeticgourmet.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Subject: The Diabetic Newsletter - August 18, 2010 - DiabeticGourmet.com
To: palashbiswaskl@gmail.com
THE DIABETIC NEWSLETTER
August 16, 2010 - Volume XI; Issue #12
From Diabetic Gourmet Magazine -- http://DiabeticGourmet.com
Online Version: http://diabeticnewsletter.com/2010-08-16-dnl.shtml
Find more on Twitter: http://twitter.com/diabeticgourmet
-- Sponsored by Neuropathy Treatment Group -------
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FREE BOTTLE of Neuropathy Relief Formula
Neuropathy Treatment Group is offering a FREE
Bottle of Neuropathy Relief Formula (a $37 value).
Visit: http://neuropathytreatmentgroup.com
Relieve and reverse the symptoms of peripheral
neuropathy and the unbearable pain associated with it.
Neuropathy Relief Formula is a fast acting capsule you take
daily. Limit of one free bottle per customer and per household.
- Cool burning feet
- Calm painful tissues and pricking sensations
- Reduce sensitivity to hot and cold
- Reduce the overall pain cycle
- Stop those pain peaks before they start
Learn more and get your FREE bottle here:
http://neuropathytreatmentgroup.com
---- End of Advertisement -----
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
=========================
In The News (6 News Items)
Active Community Discussions
Feature Recipes:
- Hot Artichoke Dip
- California Avocado Tzatziki (w)
- Glazed Parsnips
- Baby Corn in Jalapeno Vinaigrette (w)
- Chinese Ginger Salmon
- Fish with Chinese Ginger Scallion Sauce (w)
- Carob Brownies
- Walnut Fudge (w)
Diabetes 101:
- Hypoglycemia: A Side Effect of Diabetes Medications
- Hyperglycemia: When Your Blood Sugar is Too High (w)
Food and Cooking:
- A Middle Eastern Salad Suited to the American Table
- Recipe: Tabbouleh
- Savory Chickpea Stew with Spinach and Lemon (w)
- Indian Cooking Spices Up Favorite Vegetables (w)
Diabetes Q and A:
- How can diabetes hurt the retinas of my eyes?
- Can Healthful Eating Save Your Eyes? (w)
- Keeping Your Eyes Healthy (w)
Diabetes Related Explanations & Definitions
Special Sponsor's Message: Neuropathy Treatment Group
Newsletter Information; Removal Link
This edition's recipes are excerpted, with permission, from
"The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible." Learn more here:
http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
=========================
IN THE NEWS
=========================
Researchers Develop Way to Measure Blood
Glucose Levels by Shining Light on the Skin
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1666.shtml
Popular Diabetes Drugs Associated with
Fractures in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1668.shtml
Molecular Link Between Diabetes and
Schizophrenia Connects Food and Mood
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1671.shtml
Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes Have
Diminished Cognitive Performance
and Brain Abnormalities
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1667.shtml
Millions of Americans in Early Stages of
Kidney Disease Need Stroke Monitoring
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1669.shtml
Ikaria Recalls INOMAX DS Drug-Delivery System
http://thediabeticnews.com/news/1670.shtml
Get the news while it's still news! Subscribe for free to
"The Diabetic News" or read online at http://TheDiabeticNews.com
ACTIVE COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS
=========================
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Cinnamon...
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=========================
THIS WEEK'S RECIPES
=========================
View our recipe archive at http://DiabeticGourmet.com/recipes
---------------------
HOT ARTICHOKE DIP
Yield: 16 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts,
drained, reserve 2 tablespoons liquid
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor or blender,
blend together the artichoke hearts, lemon juice, mayonnaise,
olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
By hand fold in the remaining ingredients.
Pour into a small non-stick casserole dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and browned.
Serve with crackers or French bread.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories: 62, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 214 mg,
Carbohydrate: 8 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
Also Try: California Avocado Tzatziki
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/847.shtml
-------------------------
GLAZED PARSNIPS
Yield: 8 servings (about 1/2 cup per serving)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound parsnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Trim both ends of the
parsnips and peel. Cut the parsnips in half lengthwise,
then slice into matchstick strips.
In a medium bowl, toss the parsnips with 1 tablespoon of
the olive oil. Spread the parsnips on a baking sheet in
a single layer. Roast the parsnips for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining oil, brown sugar,
and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over the parsnips
and continue to bake for 15 minutes until parsnips
are cooked through and slightly crispy.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup):
Calories: 79, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 6 mg,
Carbohydrate: 13 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread
Also Try: Baby Corn in Jalapeno Vinaigrette
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/850.shtml
-------------------------
CHINESE GINGER SALMON
Yield: 4 servings (4 ounce filet per serving)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 4 (4 ounce) salmon filets
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl or plastic zippered plastic
bag, combine all marinade ingredients
Add the salmon filets and let marinate for
30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat an oven broiler or outdoor grill with the rack
6 inches from the heat source. Broil or grill the salmon
6 inches from the heat source, for about 8-10 minutes
until the fish just turns opaque.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 201, Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 78 mg, Sodium: 250 mg,
Carbohydrate: 1 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat
Also Try: Fish with Chinese Ginger Scallion Sauce
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/516.shtml
-------------------------
CAROB BROWNIES
Yield: 12 brownies (1 brownie)
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup carob powder or cocoa
- 2/3 cup unbleached flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl beat
together the applesauce, honey, egg, egg white, and vanilla.
In a small bowl, combine the carob, flour, and baking
powder. Add to the applesauce mixture. Stir in the nuts.
Pour the mixture into an oiled 8x8-inch baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven
and cool completely. Cut into squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 brownie):
Calories: 86, Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 18 mg, Sodium: 71 mg,
Carbohydrate: 20 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 13 g, Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate/Bread/Starch
Also Try: Walnut Fudge
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/607.shtml
=========================
DIABETES 101:
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HYPOGLYCEMIA: A SIDE EFFECT
OF DIABETES MEDICATIONS
Hypoglycemia can occur in people with diabetes who
take certain medications to keep their blood glucose
levels in control. Usually hypoglycemia is mild and
can easily be treated by eating or drinking something
with carbohydrate. But left untreated, hypoglycemia
can lead to loss of consciousness.
Although hypoglycemia can happen suddenly, it can
usually be treated quickly, bringing your blood
glucose level back to normal.
CAUSES OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
In people taking certain blood-glucose lowering
medications, blood glucose can fall too low for
a number of reasons:
- Meals or snacks that are too small, delayed, or skipped
- Excessive doses of insulin or some diabetes medications,
including sulfonylureas and meglitinides. Alpha-glucosidase
inhibitors, biguanides, and thiazolidinediones alone should not
cause hypoglycemia but can when used with other diabetes medicines.
- Increased activity or exercise
- Excessive drinking of alcohol
PREVENTION
Your diabetes treatment plan is designed to match your
medication dosage and schedule to your usual meals and
activities. If you take insulin but then skip a meal, the
insulin will still lower your blood glucose, but it will
not find the food it is designed to break down. This
mismatch might result in hypoglycemia.
To help prevent hypoglycemia, you should
keep in mind several things:
- Your diabetes medications. Some medications can cause
hypoglycemia. Ask your health care provider if yours can.
Also, always take medications and insulin in the
recommended doses and at the recommended times.
- Your meal plan. Meet with a registered dietitian and agree
on a meal plan that fits your preferences and lifestyle.
Do your best to follow this meal plan most of the time.
Eat regular meals, have enough food at each meal, and
try not to skip meals or snacks.
- Your daily activity. Talk to your health care team about
whether you should have a snack or adjust your medication
before sports or exercise. If you know that you will be
more active than usual or will be doing something that
is not part of your normal routine -- shoveling snow,
for example -- consider having a snack first.
- Alcoholic beverages. Drinking, especially on an empty stomach,
can cause hypoglycemia, even a day or two later. If you drink
an alcoholic beverage, always have a snack or meal at the same time.
- Your diabetes management plan. Intensive diabetes management
-- keeping your blood glucose as close to the normal range as
possible to prevent long-term complications -- can increase
the risk of hypoglycemia. If your goal is tight control, talk
to your health care team about ways to prevent hypoglycemia
and how best to treat it if it does occur.
You may also want to read:
Hyperglycemia: When Your Blood Sugar is Too High
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/206.shtml
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FOOD AND COOKING
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A MIDDLE EASTERN SALAD
SUITED TO THE AMERICAN TABLE
Tabbouleh has come a long way in its journey from the
mountains of ancient Lebanon to the contemporary American
picnic table. The refreshing bulgur wheat salad is served
cold and fits into any summer meal.
Recipes for tabbouleh vary widely, but all call for
the nutty, light brown bulgur to be mixed with chopped
greens - usually parsley and mint.
Tabbouleh is a perfect fit for the predominantly plant-based
diet recommended by the American Institute of Cancer Research
to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Bulgur - wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and
crushed - is a nutritious staple in the Middle East. It has
a tender, chewy texture and comes in coarse, medium and fine
grinds. The fine bulgur works best with the other ingredients
in tabbouleh, and better absorbs the lemony dressing.
Whole grains like bulgur are rich in many substances that
are cancer-protective: phytochemicals, vitamin E, niacin,
zinc, iron and magnesium. They also contain more fiber
than refined grains.
Parsley and mint are sources of cancer-fighting agents, too.
Parsley has the antioxidants found in all dark green, leafy
vegetables. And mint contains limonene and luteolin, both of
which are believed to fight breast cancer.
For tabbouleh, the flat (Italian) parsley is preferable
to its curly cousin because it has a more intense flavor
and better texture.
If you have really good summer tomatoes, they can be
used diced, in place of the cherry tomatoes. Use
whichever has the better flavor.
Chopping the greens by hand gives the salad a nice texture,
but if you have a food processor with a good, sharp blade,
it will save some time. After you make the tabbouleh, let it
sit for a minimum of two hours so the varied textures and
flavors can develop and blend. It's an easy dish to prepare,
and tastes even better the next day.
TABBOULEH
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fine bulgur
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup finely-chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2/3 cup (about 1 bunch) finely-chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup finely-chopped red onion
- 1-2 cloves garlic, or to taste, finely-minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the bulgur.
Let stand 30 minutes, until the bulgur has absorbed
all the liquid and is softened.
Place tomatoes in a colander over sink or large bowl
and use fingers to break them down slightly to drain
off some liquid and eliminate some seeds.
Add parsley, mint, onion and garlic to the bulgur and
mix with a fork. Mix drained tomatoes into mixture.
Drizzle in lemon juice and olive oil and mix well with
a fork. Mix in salt and pepper to taste. Cover and
chill 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, before serving.
Nutritional Information Per serving (1/4 of recipe):
Calories: 125, Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrate: 21 g,
Protein: 4 g, Dietary Fiber: 6 g, Sodium: 23 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread, 1/2 Vegetable
Online Version of this Article:
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/257.shtml
You may also enjoy:
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Indian Cooking Spices Up Favorite Vegetables
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/611.shtml
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DIABETES RELATED DEFINITIONS
AND EXPLANATIONS
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SEGMENTAL TRANSPLANTATION
A surgical procedure in which a part of a pancreas that
contains insulin-producing cells is placed in a person
whose pancreas has stopped making insulin.
HIVES (URTICARIA)
A skin reaction that results in slightly elevated
patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding
skin and often are accompanied by itching.
OBESITY
When people have 20 percent (or more) extra body fat
for their age, height, sex, and bone structure. Fat
works against the action of insulin. Extra body fat
is thought to be a risk factor for diabetes.
GALACTOSE
A type of sugar found in milk products and sugar beets.
It is also made by the body. It is considered a
nutritive sweetener because it has calories.
VITREOUS HUMOR
The clear jelly (gel) that fills the center of the eye.
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DIABETES Q AND A:
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QUESTION:
How can diabetes hurt the retinas of my eyes?
ANSWER:
Retina damage happens slowly. Your retinas have tiny blood
vessels that are easy to damage. Having high blood glucose
and high blood pressure for a long time can damage these
tiny blood vessels.
First, these tiny blood vessels swell and weaken. Some
blood vessels then become clogged and do not let enough
blood through. At first, you might not have any loss of
sight from these changes. This is why you need to have a
dilated eye exam once a year even if your sight seems fine.
One of your eyes may be damaged more than the other.
Or both eyes may have the same amount of damage.
Diabetic retinopathy (REH-tih-NOP-uh-thee) is the medical
term for the most common diabetes eye problem.
You may also be interested in reading:
Can Healthful Eating Save Your Eyes?
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/534.shtml
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy
http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/214.shtml
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