Jan 21, 2009

Fabulous Fiber

By |2026-02-20T08:55:51-05:00Updated: January 21st, 2009|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

And the winner is – fiber! While it wholeheartedly deserves its reputation for its regulating abilities, did you know that keeping the GI system (digestive system) moving is only one of its fabulous attributes? The fact is research shows a diet high in fiber can help prevent not only weight gain, but heart disease, certain types […]

Jan 20, 2009

Alaska Salmon With Mango Mustard and Black Beans

By |2017-01-06T11:40:20-05:00Updated: January 20th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Seafood|0 Comments

Ingredients:

  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) salmon fillet
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans
  • 1/2 cup chopped and seeded red or green bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried onion
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/8 teaspoon garlic powder, divided use
  • 1 cup sliced, peeled and pitted mango
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions:

  1. Season salmon with salt and […]
Jan 15, 2009

Finalists Announced in American Diabetes Wholesale’s 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year Contest

By |2026-02-20T09:04:05-05:00Updated: January 15th, 2009|ADW in the News|0 Comments

American Diabetes Wholesale’s esteemed panel of judges have sorted through hundreds of nominations for the 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year Contest and are happy to announce the five finalists: Linda C. Aman, RN, BS, MSN, NP-C; Suzanne Swann Laws, MS, RD, LD, CNS, FADA, BC-ADM, CDE; Janet W. Brown Crockrel, LPN, RN, CDE; Laurie Terrio, […]

Jan 15, 2009

Alaska Salmon Broccoli-Cheese Pasta

By |2017-01-06T11:40:23-05:00Updated: January 15th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Pasta, Seafood|0 Comments

Ingredients:

  • 2 (4.8 oz) packages of pasta with 4-cheese sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 (10oz) package frozen, chopped broccoli
  • 1 (14 oz) can Alaska salmon, drained and chunked
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions:

  1. In large saucepan, prepare packaged pasta according to low fat directions, stirring in an additional 1/2 cup milk.
  2. Microwave broccoli on HIGH for 3 minutes, rotating occationally and pulling apart […]
Jan 12, 2009

Why Test Blood Sugar

By |2026-02-20T09:13:38-05:00Updated: January 12th, 2009|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Blood sugar (glucose) testing is essential to successful diabetes management. Here’s why you should be testing:

  • To understand your daily blood sugar pattern. Example: what readings do you typically have fasting or at bedtime or after your favorite meal or snack?
  • To find out how a particular meal or snack affects your blood sugar.
  • To indicate […]
Jan 10, 2009

Adrian Leon’s Mango Lobster Ceviche

By |2026-03-10T11:07:24-04:00Updated: January 10th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes, Seafood|0 Comments

 

Adrian Leon’s Mango Lobster Ceviche

  • 12 ounces lobster meat
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 cup fresh mango puree
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red onions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mint, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon habanero […]
Jan 10, 2009

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator

By |2026-02-20T09:19:30-05:00Updated: January 10th, 2009|General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Body Mass Index (BMI) assesses your body weight relative to your height. The American Dietetic Association uses the following BMI formula: multiply your weight in pounds by 700. Then divide
that number by your height in inches two times.

For example: a person weighs 135 pounds and stands 5’7” tall. 135 pounds x 700 = 94,500. Divide that […]

Jan 10, 2009

Adrian Leon’s Chili Piquin Nuts

By |2017-01-06T11:41:33-05:00Updated: January 10th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients:

  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 teaspoon chili piquin or ground cayenne
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts
  • 2 egg white

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix all the dry spices and Splenda Granulated sweetener in a bowl.
  3. Whip the egg white in a separate mixer bowl on medium high until soft […]
Jan 6, 2009

Carb to Insulin Ratio

By |2026-02-20T09:20:52-05:00Updated: January 6th, 2009|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

A carbohydrate to insulin ratio is the amount of insulin used to lower the blood sugar from a particular amount of grams of carbohydrates eaten. For example, some people have a 15:1 carbohydrate-to-insulin ratio or they take 1 unit of insulin for every 15 grams of carbohydrates they eat. But other Type 1s need 1 unit […]

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