Aug 10, 2009

Blueberry Almond Coffeecake

By |2017-01-06T10:20:46-05:00Updated: August 10th, 2009|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tbsp Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Grease an 8″ square baking dish and set […]
Aug 5, 2009

Bean Trio with Citrus Cumin Dressing

By |2017-01-06T10:21:43-05:00Updated: August 5th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Dips & Spreads, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (19oz) can black beans
  • 1 (19oz) can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped small
  • 1/2 cup celery hearts chopped small
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp Splenda Granular
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 […]
Jul 29, 2009

Six Ways to Build a Better Salad

By |2026-02-17T14:48:04-05:00Updated: July 29th, 2009|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

Summertime is salad time! Cool and refreshing, salads are the perfect summer food. They’re easy to make, easy to tote, and best of all as heat rises they can easily transform from a side dish into the perfect “no sweat” entrée. In fact, when packed with healthy summer vegetables and lean protein, it’s hard to think […]

Jul 25, 2009

Blackberry Twist Lemonade

By |2019-07-11T11:57:14-04:00Updated: July 25th, 2009|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Make this delicious summer lemonade, with a twist!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blackberries or unsweetened frozen blackberries, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Splenda No Calorie Swetener, Granulated
  • 4 cups cold water

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine blackberries, lemon juice, and Splenda in a blender.
  2. Process mixture until smooth.
  3. Press mixture through a sieve into a pitcher and discard solids.
  4. Stir in water […]
Jul 20, 2009

Simple Beef or Turkey Stew

By |2017-01-06T10:22:11-05:00Updated: July 20th, 2009|Meat, Poultry, Soups & Stews|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef or turkey breast, cubbed
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, finely minced
  • 5 cups of beef or turkey broth with fat removed
  • 5 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 12 small carrots
  • 1 […]
Jul 15, 2009

Simple Biscuits

By |2017-01-06T10:22:15-05:00Updated: July 15th, 2009|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup shortening

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Cut shortening thoroughly and add to bowl. Mix until it looks like meal.
  4. Stir in milk and mix.
  5. Round up dough on a lightly floured board.
  6. Knead lightly 20 to 25 times […]
Jul 14, 2009

And Then I Became A Diabetic Rockstar

By |2026-02-18T09:01:29-05:00Updated: July 14th, 2009|Diabetes Management, GlucoStories|0 Comments

The day was May 28, 2007. I remember it quite vividly, even now. I sat in the parking lot for a good twenty minutes; chain smoking Marlboro cigarettes and contemplating whether I should actually put aside my fear and go into the medical center. Deliberating as I finished the rest of my pack, I wiped the […]

Jul 10, 2009

Best Breakfast Oatmeal

By |2017-01-06T10:22:19-05:00Updated: July 10th, 2009|Breakfast, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 3 cups skim milk
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
  • 1 medium apple
  • 3 tbsp raw, unsalted, sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tablespoon maple extract
  • 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 tsp Equal for Recipes (8 to 12 packets Equal sweetener or 1/3 to 1/2 cups Equal Spoonful)
  • 2 to 3 dashes of salt
  • Ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Peal […]
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