Month: April 2017

American Association of Diabetes Educators

American Association of Diabetes Educators Education is one of the keys to successfully managing your diabetes.   The second key is having a partner that is able to keep you going and help you design a plan for YOU! The AADE is an amazing resource for all of us to accomplish both education and the personal…
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April 20, 2017 0

SIMPLE OVEN-FRIED FISH

SIMPLE OVEN-FRIED FISH Nutrition Facts Serving Size:  1 Calories  261 Fat 9g (0 saturated fat) Cholesterol 78 mg Sodium 753 mg Carbohydrate 15g (0 sugar 0 fiber) Protein 30g


April 17, 2017 0

Chicken with Mozzarella

Chicken with Mozzarella Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds) Salt Black pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or onions 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 10 – ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 3 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts, toasted 3/4 cup shredded smoked mozzarella…
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April 14, 2017 0

Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops Ingredients 2 cups of vegetable broth 1/2 cup of kosher salt 1/2 cup of light brown sugar 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, slightly crushed 1 pound of ice 4 (1 to 1 1/2- inch thick) bone-in pork chops 2 teaspoons of kosher salt 3 oz of dried apple slices 2 tablespoons…
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April 13, 2017 0

A.D.A Recommended Exercise Program

A.D.A Recommended Exercise Program Two types of physical activity are most important for managing diabetes: aerobic exercise and strength training. Aerobic Exercise Aerobic exercise helps your body use insulin better. It makes your heart and bones strong, relieves stress, improves blood circulation, and reduces your risk for heart disease by lowering blood glucose and blood…
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April 11, 2017 0

Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower Salad They won’t believe that this amazingly delicious deli salad is actually made with cauliflower! In fact, this Cauliflower Salad sort of tastes like a faux, loaded potato salad. Make this anytime you’ve got a group of folks to impress! Nutrition Facts: Calories – 65 Calories from Fat – 16 Total Fat – 1.8g  ( 3 %) Saturated…
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April 10, 2017 0

What You Need to Know About Exercise and Diabetes

Blood Glucose Control and Exercise There are a few ways that exercise lowers blood glucose: Insulin sensitivity is increased, so your cells are better able to use any available insulin to take up glucose during and after activity. When your muscles contract during activity, it stimulates another mechanism that is completely separate of insulin. This…
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April 10, 2017 0

Miso Glazed Cod

Miso Glazed Cod Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 fish fillet, 3/4 cup stir fry Calories 170 Carbohydrate 8 g Protein 24 g Fat 4.5 g Saturated Fat 0.7 g Sugars 4 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Cholesterol 50 mg Sodium 230 mg Potassium 510 mg This Recipe Serves 4


April 10, 2017 0

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Salmon

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Salmon Try to have fish at least once or twice a week for some heart healthy fats. Save yourself some time and mix up a large batch of the spice blend so you’ll have some on hand for other dishes. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1…
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April 9, 2017 0

Skillet Tortilla Pizza

Skillet Tortilla Pizza Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 pizza Calories 95 Carbohydrate 12 g Protein 5 g Fat 3.5 g Saturated Fat 1.3 g Sugars 2 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Cholesterol 10 mg Sodium 290 mg Potassium 140 mg


April 8, 2017 0