Diabetes Today

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How many grams of carbs should I eat each day?

Answer: The general starting point for a moderate-size, normal-weight woman is 45-60 grams of carbohydrates at each meal; for a moderate-size, normal-weight man is 60-75 grams of carbs per meal. Most people with diabetes don't need to eat snacks. However, if you enjoy eating a snack, use some of your daily allotted carb grams-15-30 grams.per snack.

I know it gets boring and hard to stay with the program every day. However, if you learn as much about eating the right way, you will soon begin making healthy choices by habit. This will change your life so get started learning today! You will also be happy knowing you are living a life that is pleasing to God! Let go and Let God!

Low-Sodium Rub Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

In a small bowl combine chives, thyme, oregano, chili powder, cumin, red pepper, and salt. Use the mixture as a rub on 1 pound raw meat. Cook meat as desired.

Makes: about 2 tablespoons mixture

Start to Finish: 5 minutes

This recipe came from Heart Healthy Living. If you are interested in finding more low sodium rubs click here.

May God bless you as you do your best to honor him by managing your diet in a way that will be pleasing to him.

Word of The Day

Temperance: moderation or self-restraint; especially in eating or drinking.

Diabetes and Sugar

A very common belief is that diabetics should not eat sugar. This was true in the past before clinical research revealed that sugar does not impact the body any more than other food. This is a big change from previously held beliefs.

Current information offers a new perspective on eating healthy. Included in a balanced diet sugar is a good food choice when offered in appropriate serving sizes. As always on any healthy eating plan PORTION CONTROL is necessary to keep a good food balance.

Jeannette Jordan, M.S., R.D., CDE, is the American Dietetic Association's national spokesperson for African-American nutrition issues and oversees nutrition education at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Smoky Catfish

1 pound catfish fillets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
1 clove garlic, finely shopped

Spray rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray. If fish fillets are large cut into 4 serving pieces. Arrange fish in baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients; brush over fish. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes, brushing twice. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

4 servings

1 serving
Calories 110
Protein 19
Carbohydrate 1
Fat 3
Cholesterol 35
Sodium 360

Hope you enjoy this recipe. The image is an example of what I think this recipe should look like. You could use a different fish such as trout or flounder if you do not eat catfish.

Blessings!

Healthcare Lady

Healthy Sweets For the Diabetic

I found a healthy dessert recipe I thought you might enjoy.

Strawberry Pie with Meringue Crust

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1.1 oz) sugar-free vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
1 cup skim milk
1 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
1 pint strawberries, sliced

Heat oven to 275 degrees. Spray pie plate 9 x 1 1/4 inches with nonstick cooking spray. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium bowl until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Spread mixture evenly on bottom and halfway up side of pie plate. Bake 40 minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 1 hour. Finish cooling meringue at room temperature.

Beat pudding and pie filling (dry) and milk about 45 seconds. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Layer half of the pudding mixture and half of the strawberries in crust; repeat. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 8 hours or until firm. Run knife around edge to loosen crust. Refrigerate any remaining pie. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Information
1 serving
Calories 65
Protein g 2
Carbohydrate 14
Fat g 0
Cholesterol mg 0
Sodium mg 210
Potassium mg 130

This is a vintage recipe found in an old Betty Crocker UNDER 300 calories cook book I bought off the counter in 1991

Eat Healthy/Stay Healthy
Betty Crocker Creative Recipes No. 53 February 1991