Dec 21, 2009

Management, Not Control

By |2026-02-13T11:05:24-05:00Updated: December 21st, 2009|Diabetes Management, GlucoStories|0 Comments

Like other people, I had been drinking more liquids and going to the bathroom more, but I didn't think much of it. I also felt tired, very tired, in the afternoons. Since I was in my early 40's, I figured it came from getting older.

Dec 16, 2009

Brunch Tips for a Happy & Healthy Holiday

By |2026-02-13T11:06:21-05:00Updated: December 16th, 2009|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

The Best of the Bunch – Brunch Tips!

This weekend I’m hosting a holiday brunch for my son’s ice-hockey team. Come Christmas morning and New Year’s Day, I will sit down to brunch with family, and I am sure many of you will too.

I simply can’t think of a meal I enjoy sharing with family and friends […]

Dec 16, 2009

Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta

By |2017-01-06T10:17:13-05:00Updated: December 16th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Pasta, Poultry|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved
  • 1/2 chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 16oz can chopped tomatoes, drained
  • 1 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/8 teaspoons black pepper
  • 3 cups hot cooked noodles (or any favorite pasta), rinsed and drained

Directions

  1. Slice chicken breasts into pieces.
  2. In […]
Dec 14, 2009

Chicken & Fruit Kabobs with Mustard-Leek Sauce

By |2017-01-06T10:18:50-05:00Updated: December 14th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit, Pasta|0 Comments

Chicken & Fruit Kabobs Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 small bananas
  • 3 medium peaches, pitted
  • 3 medium plums, pitted
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • Mustard-Leek Sauce (see below)

Directions

  1. Prepare grill for cooking or preheat oven to broil.
  2. Cut chicken into 1″ pieces and cut banana, peaches and plumbs into 8 pieces.
  3. Thread chicken and fruit on 16 small wood […]
Dec 14, 2009

28 Years So Far

By |2026-02-13T11:13:16-05:00Updated: December 14th, 2009|Diabetes Management, GlucoStories|0 Comments

I was diagnosed at age 20. Have found many difficulties throughout the years, but have a healthy son, after having a still birth with my first baby, in 1984 because of an ignorant Doctor.

Dec 12, 2009

Chicken & Dumplings

By |2017-01-06T10:18:59-05:00Updated: December 12th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry, Soups & Stews|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound of chicken pieces, skin removed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup skim milk

Directions

  1. Place prepared chicken pieces in large saucepan.
  2. Add water celery, onion and salt. Simmer, covered for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare […]
Dec 8, 2009

Champagne Imposter- Simple and Easy

By |2026-02-27T14:10:49-05:00Updated: December 8th, 2009|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Champagne Imposter

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chilled, unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup club soda
  • 1 Champagne or Wine Glass

Directions

  1. Chill champagne or wine glass.
  2. Add Apple juice, lemon juice, and club soda to glass and Mix.
  3. Serve Immediately.

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit

Dec 6, 2009

Damnit

By |2026-02-13T13:04:15-05:00Updated: December 6th, 2009|Diabetes Management, GlucoStories|0 Comments

January 13th 2009 is a day that i will never forget. Since middle school i can remember there being times when i would get all shaky and have a strong desire to eat everything in the house. […]

Dec 6, 2009

Carrot Puff

By |2017-01-06T10:19:07-05:00Updated: December 6th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons melted margarine
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 5 1/2 teaspoons Equal for Recipes (18 packets Equal Sweetener or 3/4 cups Equal Spoonful)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice carrots and cook until tender.
  3. Add carrots to food processor or […]

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