Ricotta and Peaches with Pistachios Recipe type: Dessert Serves: 2 Ingredients 4 ounces ricotta cheese 2 medium peaches, peeled, stoned, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts Instructions Make 2 layers of ricotta and peaches in a dessert cup or ramekin. Sprinkle with pistachio nuts. [...]
Fresh Fruit Salad with Cardamom Recipe type: Salad Ingredients 1 medium apple, cored and cut into cubes 1 medium banana, cut into small pieces 1 cup strawberries, halved 1 cup blueberries ½ cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon cardamom, ground Instructions Combine orange juice and cardamom in [...]
Ingredients 1 poundkale, torn 1 pound spinach, torn 1 small head cabbage, shredded 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped juice of half lime salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Method Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. [...]
Ingredients 4Portobello mushroom caps 1-1/2 cup poached salmon fillet, flaked 1 medium white onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated salt and freshly ground black pepper cooking spray [...]
Ingredients 1 medium ripe mango, diced 3 medium tomatoes, diced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 piece red hot chili pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Whisk together olive oil and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add [...]
Do you enjoy television reality shows? Many people tune in week after week to watch excited players complete challenges and win prizes. Part of the fun is when you see how they still win despite the efforts of other players to stop them. Your efforts to lose weight may have a lot in common with these popular programs. You also have a test and hope to win a great prize. This prize is to lose weight and become healthier. This is hard to do if those around you try to get in the way of your success. Here are a few examples of how friends and family make it harder for you to win and some good ways to respond... [...]
Viagra and watermelon in the same sentence? Could it be that this lovely fruit, a staple of barbeques and picnics, has suddenly taken center stage in the world of romance?
According to researchers at the Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center at Texas A&M University, College Station, the amino acid citrulline, which is found in both the rind and the fruit of watermelon, can relax and dilate blood vessels in a way that is similar to Viagra. [...]
When you check your blood glucose, your home meter gives you a snapshot of your blood glucose level at that time. But it only tells you little about your control in general. There are other things your meter does not tell you. [...]
I just came back from an amazing, four-day trip to China. I was invited there by Diabetes New World, a Chinese diabetes magazine. They asked me to speak to educators and doctors about some of the methods American educators use to teach about diabetes. [...]
There is nothing more fulfilling then having a partner who understands you and helps you reach your life goals. This is especially true if your goals are diabetes-related, since having a partner can help keep you on track. However, sometimes life can get stressful and communication can break down. It is important to recognize that this is normal for any relationship. Here is a strategy that make help you and your partner discuss your diabetes-related issues, as well as any other issues you may be having. [...]
