1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet
July 8, 2009 by admin
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is exactly as the name reads. It is a diet for diabetics that contain 1200 calories per day. This is done to control their blood sugar level, and also to help them lose weight, and lastly, to decrease their chance of heart problems. As diabetics and many others know, they have a harder time controlling their blood sugar (glucose) that flows through their blood. Glucose is important as it is where the energy comes for a human’s body to function properly. Glucose comes from the carbohydrates that you consume, in other words, from what you eat daily.
The 1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet
is, and is meant to be a very low fat and low calorie diet. Many people without diabetes take the 1200 Calorie Diet, although it is a bit different for those with diabetes. It is designed to closely control serving sizes, as well as what foods are consumed. This all has one common goal, and that is to control the blood sugar and help the person lose weight.
The good thing with this diet is that there are several alternatives. For example, instead of having half a cup of fruit juice, you can choose to have a cup and a half of melon. This is what makes the diet so attractive too many, and that is because of the choice it allows.
The diet is also great because it is not very strict and set to just one food group. It consists of a mix, from meats to fruits. Many people dread diets that consist of having food from just one group, because they soon get sick of those foods. The fact that the diet has a variety of foods makes it much easier for many people to stick with and be successful with. For more help try Delicious Diabetic Recipes
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What is Diabetes? Information about Diabetes
May 29, 2009 by admin
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What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects over 150 million people in the world today.
The percentage of people suffering from diabetes is increasing rapidly, to the point where many medical authorities are referring to it as an epidemic.
So what is diabetes?
Diabetes prevents your body from turning your food into energy. Instead glucose stays in your bloodstream, and left untreated can result in a range of complications.
If you have recently been diagnosed as diabetic, don’t worry. With proper treatment and care, you will lead a normal and happy life. You may need to make a few changes in your lifestyle - but then, if you are like me, you probably had plans to do that anyway and just never got round to it.
Now is the time to kick yourself into action. You cannot leave this up to your doctor alone - it needs you to take responsibility for your own treatment, and that starts with understanding what you are dealing with.
There are three types of Diabetes:
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Apple Pie For Diabetics
May 29, 2009 by admin
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If you’re looking for a great apple pie, here it is. Great texture and flavor, plus a 28% calorie reduction from a traditional recipe. Krippendorf’s Tribe move
Pastry for double-crust 9-inch pie
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup Equal® Spoonful*
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups peeled, cored, sliced Granny Smith or other baking apples (about 8 medium)
1. Roll 1/2 the pastry on floured surface into circle 1-inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate.
2. Combine cornstarch, Equal®, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Sprinkle over apples in large bowl and toss to coat. Arrange apples in pie crust.
3. Roll remaining pastry into circle large enough to fit top of pie. Place over apples. Seal edges, trim and flute. Cut a few slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.
4. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 8 servings.
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Nutrition Information Per Serving (1/8 of pie): calories 253, protein 2 g, carbohydrate 42 g, fat 10 g, cholesterol 10 mg, sodium 224 mg.
Food Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 1/2 starch, 2 fat.
