Healthy Diabetic Recipes

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"Hope is seldom found in the things we can see;
it is the sweet fragrance of grace."

Vegetable Washes

Do fruit and vegetable washes really work?

Rinse fruits and vegetables under cool, running tap water for at least 10
seconds. Scrub firm-skinned produce, such as apples and carrots, with a produce
brush; soak soft-skinned fruits, like strawberries and grapes, in water for
about a minute. Keep in mind that prewashed and frozen foods should also
receive a good rinsing before you use them.

"Hope is seldom found in the things we can see;
it is the sweet fragrance of grace."

Recipes
Summer Corn, Bacon and Potato Chowder

POINTS® value | 4
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 15 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

soups | There’s nothing like freshly-picked sweet corn. We highlight it in
this chowder along with buttery-tasting Yukon Gold potatoes and smoky Canadian
bacon.

Ingredients
1 medium Yukon Gold potato(es)
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I just sent you the Salsa Cruda Recipe and am sending this to add to it.

by :Barbara Rodriguez

"Hope is seldom found in the things we can see;
it is the sweet fragrance of grace."

Make a quick and fresh chunky salsa by preparing the ingredients in a food
processor (except the tomatoes—hand-chop them). If you like your salsa hot,
add 1 small jalapeño pepper. If you like it white hot, add another serrano.
2-3 tomatoes, chopped 1 med yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic,
minced 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced 1 serrano chile pepper
(adjust
according to taste/heat) 1 T olive oil 1 t cumin 1 squeeze of lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients together. If salsa is watery, cook it down for 10 to
15 minutes over low heat.

Variation:
Pico de Gallo ("bite of the rooster"): Add an extra pepper and cubes of
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By : Willi Evans Galloway

Admit it. You can’t wait to plant greens. All of them. So we asked Brett
Blair, an experienced market grower, and Marita Cantwell, Ph.D., an extension
specialist in postharvest physiology at the University of California Davis, how
to keep those greens fresh longer.

Their advice? Keep them dry, cool, and in a humid environment. Drops of
water on the greens encourage the growth of microbes, which in turn encourage
browning and rotting. Cool temperatures (between 36° and 40°F) slow decay, and
humidity keeps the leaves from wilting. Cantwell advises providing the greens
with oxygen to maintain respiration—an essential plant process. Both Blair and
Cantwell agree that keeping your greens fresh for more than a week doesn’t
require fancy equipment, just a refrigerator, a plastic bag, and this simple
formula:
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"Hope is seldom found in the things we can see;
it is the sweet fragrance of grace."

Fiber

From Eating Well Magazine
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy

Our Grilled Chicken Caesar is far lighter, and just as good, as
the popular full-fat version.

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1 tsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
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From The Sonoma Diet
This flavorful blend of black pepper, oregano, and thyme is the
perfect way to spice up your kabobs!

Prep: 25 minutes
Marinate: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Grill: 8 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp water
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
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I am not so sure this is right… The recipe says it is 4 servings…
but it only calls for 4 oz of chicken which would be 1 oz per serving.
Another mistake perhaps? Maybe it should have been 4 4oz servings of
chicken. Still it sounds good. Take care, Gloria

Pecan Chicken - 18g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 2g Sugar

Pecans are high in fat, so this recipe only uses a small amount…
but a small amount provides big flavor!
Number of Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

1 cooking spray
1 cup cornflake crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
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