One of the most frustrating things about living with diabetes is seeing a high blood sugar reading when you've been trying so hard to do everything correctly. You've watched what you eat. You've taken your medication. You've avoided desserts. Yet the meter still flashes a number that leaves you wondering, "What did I do wrong?" The truth is, blood sugar is affected by much more than food alone. Sometimes the reason for a high reading has nothing to do with a lack of effort or

If you've ever seen tiny black seeds sprinkled into yogurt, smoothies, or oatmeal, you've probably seen chia seeds. Although small, these seeds are packed with nutrition and have been valued as a food source for thousands of years. What Are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds come from the plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family. The plant is native to parts of Mexico and Central America. Long before chia seeds became popular in health food stores, they were an important food

How many times have you been told that you "can't have ........"? I'm here to let you know that you can have.......!!! It is a simple matter of putting together your favorite dish or dessert in a way that is delicious and healthy. My husband, Michael, is a chocoholic. If there is any to be found it is found and consumed at lightning speed. Here's a brownie recipe that he not only loves but CAN consume in lightning speed. INGREDIENTS 1/4 Cup sugar free maple syrup 1/3 Cup br

INGREDIENTS 1 head of cabbage 1 pound of ground beef (I used 80% ground beef) 1 14.5 can diced tomatoes-drained 1 large egg 4 cloves of garlic minced (I doubled this in my recipe) 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup of riced cauliflower (I used frozen riced cauliflower) 1 15 ounce can of tomato sauce DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees (I set my oven at 400 degrees). In a large pot, boil water and add cabbage (immerse fully). Boil

Entertaining can be difficult when it comes to eating low carb. You want a meal that is delicious for both you and your guests, but you also want to stay within your carb range. Cooking two different meals can definitely work but this dish combined with a side of riced cauliflower cooked in broth will have your guests genuinely asking for your recipe. INGREDIENTS 4 thick boneless pork chops, about 6 ounces each 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon s

I love to cook but when it comes to baking, I seem to have trouble getting it right. My blueberry muffins come out too juicy or not quite done on the bottom. So, I decided to try something different with the blueberry muffin recipe that I had. I figured it could not get any worse, so I put cinnamon into the recipe. Why cinnamon? I had heard that there was a dare (yes, a dare) that no one could swallow a teaspoon of cinnamon. Probably because it absorbs all of the moisture in

Trying to include dishes for my husband Michael, who is lactose intolerant, can be very challenging. Many low carb recipes come with sauces and cheeses. This one is a pleasant surprise. It is simple, flavorful and delicious. INGREDIENTS 1 pound Tilapia 1 medium Chayote peeled, cored and sliced in 1/4-inch slice 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small, bite sized 1 medium sweet onion peeled, cut in half and slices in 1/2 rounds 3 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons olive oil

Having worked nights as a nurse and ended my shift about 7am, I would be hungry but not too tired to cook. This has always been my favorite time of the day. I am wide awake and, on the drive, home I am mentally going over my "to do" list. This is the time when I feel like I can do just about anything. My husband, on the other hand, is not a morning person. He is a teacher and being such works five days a week. He stumbles out of bed at the last minute, showers, takes his meds

I just thought that I would try something different. I didn't know that this was even a recipe until after I cooked it and decided to google it just to see. As I'm sure I've told you before, Michael is lactose intolerant and so many low carb recipes have milk, cream or cheese added to it. Sometimes it is difficult to find simple recipes without these items. I have never been one to eat many different types of fish because I don't appreciate a strong fishy taste or smell. This

Summertime signals the time for back yard barbeques, house parties and all other types of warm weather gatherings. A staple side dish is potato salad. Unfortunately, potato is synonymous with carbs. For those with diabetes it can put quite a damper on things. This recipe offers a refreshing alternative, and when put together right, offers your tastebuds a tasty delight. INGREDIENTS 1 large head of cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces 3 hard boiled eggs, shelled and diced

Thank you Stem and Spoon at stemandspoon.com for this wonderful recipe. It is Keto and Gluten-Free. I did, however, make a few small changes to the recipe but I will let you know what I changed. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons avocado oil 2 tablespoons butter (or sub ghee or more oil) 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices (I used a large, sweet onion) 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (plain paprika was used here) 4-5 boneless/skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup dry white wine (or sub chic

Last night I made the most delicious spareribs that I think I ever prepared. It was amazingly simple but did take 2.5 hours to cook. There are only 4 ingredients (not including the meat) but the last one is the most important. INGREDIENTS Uncut rack of ribs (I used baby back ribs) Soy sauce Garlic powder Onion powder G Hughes Smokehouse Sugar Free BBQ Sauce-Hickory Flavor* DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 250 degrees Spray non-stick spray on large casserole dish Place ribs, meat side

I love breads and this muffin is no different. Although this muffin may satisfy for a moment it also reminds me of the One who said, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." John 6:35. INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup flax meal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons Splenda (or Monk fruit) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon DIRECTIONS Put dry ingredients in coffee mug and stir Add egg and butter mix (

Born and raised in upstate New York then lived in Central New Jersey for 30 some years, I would never have tasted or even contemplated trying to cook a poblano, let alone make a sauce. I had never even heard of a poblano pepper until I moved to deep south Texas. Learning about different cultures and foods is so gratifying. I am proud to say that I can cook Mexican food that is incredibly delicious and low carb at the same time. Philippians 2:3-4 says "Do nothing out of selfi

I recently had a yen for something Italian, but I did not want the typical tomato sauce. I wanted to try something different, so I came up with this recipe. It came out delicious and my husband said it was a keeper. INGREDIENTS 29 ounces of Great Value tomato puree 6 ounces of Great Value tomato paste 14.5 ounces of Great Value diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 large red onion, chopped into medium sized pieces 1 teaspoon of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1

This pizza crust was my second attempt, and it really was delicious. The first time I did not put in the yeast and I'm glad that I did this time. It gave the crust a bread like taste. The total Net Carb count per slice was 7.68 grams with the plant-based cheese. If you were to use real mozzarella cheese the Net Carb count per slice would be 4 grams. As you know, my husband is lactose intolerant and that is why I opted for the plant-based cheese. The first time I made this cru

We have between 2000 and 4000 taste buds and they are not all on the tongue. We also have cells that detect taste in the back of the throat, epiglottis, and even the nasal cavity. These wonderful cells let our brain know what we are tasting. Be it sweet, sour, salty, bitter, or savory, our brain then decides whether it is pleasing or not to eat. Because of our sense of taste, cooking can be a delight. Especially if you are cooking something that is familiar to you and you alr

So, you have diabetes. Take a minute and think about whether or not you REALLY know what diabetes is. The true definition, not what someone has told you. Most people would say, “oh, that’s the sugar disease.” or “That’s when you have too much sugar in the blood.” These simple definitions are true but there is so much more to diabetes than that. There is a world of information out there about diabetes. Some of it is so technical that many have trouble understanding it. Much o