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Poop Friendly Foods

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:15:00 +0000

From the Dr.Oz website Poop Friendly Foods

Don’t let a trip to the bathroom leave you frustrated. Try Dr. Oz’s helpful tips on how to keep your GI tract in tip-top shape.

Whole Grains

Replace the white flour in your diet with whole grains. Look for whole grain bread and pasta to add the right amount of roughage to your system. Combined with adequate hydration, this will keep things moving smoothly. If whole grain pasta isn’t your thing, try Jerusalem artichoke pasta, which has high levels of insoluble fiber as well.

Peppermint Herbal Tea

To relieve constipation, sip on this delicious yet potent tea. Certain medications may cause constipation as an uncomfortable side effect, but this tea is sure to improve motility in the GI tract and get you going.

Sugar

Though it’s tempting to get your sugar fix from artificial sweeteners, they can leave you running to the bathroom. Our bodies don’t absorb artificial sweeteners correctly, so they suck water into the intestinal system. Because this water doesn’t get absorbed back out, it results in watery stools. A teaspoon of sugar is only 16 calories, so skip the fake stuff and replace it with the real thing to solve artificial sweetener-related diarrhea. For another diarrhea solution, try Dr. Oz’s Anti-Diarrhea Drink... Video= Anti Diarrhea Drink Link

B.O.A.T.

To start your day off right, make sure your breakfast is packed with fiber-rich foods. B.O.A.T. stands for bananas, oatmeal (especially steel-cut), applesauce and toast (whole grain). Eating these four foods is a sure-fire way to stay regular.
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Longevity-Boosting Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:23:00 +0000

"Egg Whites with blueberry and cinnamon"

Ingredients

3 egg whites

2 tbsp almond milk

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp fine sea salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 tsp olive oil

1/4 cup blueberries

1 tsp grated lemon zest

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, milk, cinnamon, salt and pepper until smooth and frothy.

In a small, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Add the egg white mixture and as it begins to set, use a spatula to life the edges and let the undercooked egg run from the middle to the bottom of the pan.

When the egg whites are set, remove from the heat and slide them onto a plate. Top with the blueberries and sprinkle with the lemon zest

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Blood Sugar Solution Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Lower your blood sugar and fight diabesity with these recipes from Dr. Mark Hyman's book,

The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook.

You can also try Dr. Mark Hyman's

Sweet Potato Burgers
or
Almond-Flax Crusted Chicken.

Sesame-Crusted Sole with Baby Bok Choy and Wild Rice

Ingredients
Serves 2
Wild Rice
1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
Pinch of sea salt
3/4 cups water

Sole
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 (4-oz) skinless sole fillets
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 heads baby bok choy, trimmed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Make the wild rice: Put the wild rice, salt and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 50 to 55 minutes.

Make the sole: Place the sesame seeds on a plate. Lightly rub the sole with 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. Press the sole onto the sesame seeds to form a crust.

Set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and swirl it around the skillet to distribute evenly. Carefully lay the sole in the skillet.

Cook the fish until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes, leaving it undisturbed to ensure a crunchy crust. Using a fish spatula, turn the sole over and brown the other side for 2 to 3 minutes.

The fish should flake apart with gentle pressure when done. Remove the sole from the pan and set on a plate.

Add the bok choy, garlic and ginger to the skillet. Toss well, until the bok choy begins to wilt. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Place the bok choy and steamed wild rice on plates and serve the fish on top. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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The 8 Gremiest places in your Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:41:00 +0000

The 8 Germiest places in your kitchen,

1. Fridge produce drawer; What They Found: Salmonella, Listeria, yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: Remove drawers, if possible. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and wash the bin with a mild detergent mixed with warm water. Rinse with tap water and wipe dry with a clean towel. To help control odors, use warm water mixed with a baking-soda solution (about 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water). Rinse and wipe dry, and try to clean monthly.
To avoid cross contamination, separate washed produce from the unwashed and keep it on the top shelf above meats and seafood to avoid raw juices dripping onto it. Keep produce separate in your grocery cart, during food prep, and when using kitchen tools, too.

2. Meat Compartment What They Found: Salmonella, E.coli, yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: Remove the compartment or drawer, if possible. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and wash the bin with a mild detergent mixed with warm water. Rinse with tap water and wipe dry with a clean towel. To help control odors, use warm water mixed with a baking-soda solution (about 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water). Rinse and wipe dry.
Clean monthly and whenever you see any spilled meat juices. Store meat and seafood on a separate shelf below produce to avoid contamination from dripping juices.

3. Blender Basket What They Found: Salmonella, E.coli, yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: Unplug the blender and remove the blender jar from the base. Completely disassemble the jar, removing the blade and gasket at the bottom. If it’s dishwasher safe, place all pieces in the dishwasher after each use. If hand washing, wash the gasket, blade, jar and lid thoroughly in hot soapy water; rinse and dry before re-assembling. Perform this cleaning procedure after each use.

4. Can Opener What They Found: Salmonella, E.coli, yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: If it’s dishwasher-safe, place the can opener in the dishwasher after each use. If hand washing, wash the opener in hot soapy water, rinsing thoroughly with clean tap water before air drying after each use. Pay special attention to the area around the cutting blades to be sure all food residue is removed.

5. Rubber Spatula What They Found: E.coli, yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: For two-piece spatulas, separate the handle from the spatula portion and, if dishwasher-safe, place both sections in the dishwasher after each use. If hand washing, wash in hot soapy water, rinsing thoroughly with clean water. For one-piece spatulas, toss in the dishwasher or hand wash thoroughly in hot soapy water, paying special attention to the area where the handle joins the spatula. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

6. Knife Block What They Found: Yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: First remove any knives stored in the block. Turn the knife block upside down and shake lightly or use a can of compressed air to remove crumbs and other loose debris. Hand wash the knife block in hot soapy water, using a small brush (like a baby bottle nipple brush) to scrub out the knife slots. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

To sanitize, prepare a mixture of 1 gallon lukewarm tap water with 1 tablespoon of 5.25% household bleach. Either immerse the complete block in the water/bleach mixture or fill the knife slots. Allow the bleach/water mixture to sit in contact with the slots for one minute. Rinse the block and knife slots thoroughly with clean tap water and place the block upside down on a clean surface to dry.
To avoid mold and bacterial buildup, wash knives thoroughly after each use and let them dry completely before placing them in the knife block.
Wash and sanitize the knife block monthly if used frequently.

7. Sealed Containers; What They Found: Salmonella, yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: If dishwasher safe, place both the container and the lid in the dishwasher and wash after each use. If hand washing, wash both the container and lid in hot soapy water, paying special attention to the area around the seal as well as any grooves where the cover attaches to the container. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry.

8. Water Dispenser; What They Found: Yeast and mold...

How to Clean It Properly: Turn the ice-maker off, empty the ice from the ice bin and wash the bin with mild dish soap and warm water using a sponge or soft cloth. Wipe dry with a clean towel. If you’re also cleaning the refrigerator’s water dispensing system with vinegar, be sure to throw away the first batch of ice, since it still might taste sour from the vinegar solution. Clean monthly.

This topic was found on the DR. Oz site;
LINK BELOW FOR More INFORMATION
The 8 Gremiest places in your kitchen.

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Breakfast Oatmeal

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:13:00 +0000

Simple, Quick, and Filling !!!
Breakfast

Oatmeal

Makes 1 serving
Ingredients;
3/4 cup raw oats
1/2 cup hemp milk
1 tsp almonds, sliced
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions Mix oatmeal with milk and microwave for about 1 minute and 45 seconds. Add milk to desired consistency. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sliced almonds.

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Stress-Free Glucose-Balancing Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:16:00 +0000

Food for life Reduce your stress and regulate your blood sugar with 24 hours' worth of glucose-balancing dishes from dietician Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD. Each meal contains three vital components – protein, fiber and healthy fat – so you don't spike and crash. Get her glucose-balancing shopping list!
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients 3/4 cup raw oats 1/2 cup hemp milk 1 tsp almonds, sliced 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions Mix oatmeal with milk and microwave for about 1 minute and 45 seconds. Add milk to desired consistency. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sliced almonds. Use this list of foods, all of which are low to moderate glycemic index foods, to help you structure your meals. A food’s glycemic index indicates how quickly it will raise your blood sugar levels after ingestion. If you eat foods with a high glycemic index, like white bread or foods containing high fructose corn syrup, it rapidly raises your blood sugar. Research has shown that high glycemic index foods worsen your blood sugar levels and increases your risk for obesity. On the other hand, eating foods with a lower glycemic index has been shown to decrease your risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

You want to make sure each meal contains foods from each of the three vital categories: protein, fiber and healthy fats.

Protein Cheese Chicken Eggs Energy bars (delete) Fish Greek yogurt Enriched hempmilk Jerky 1% Organic milk Lean beef Quinoa Salmon Shellfish Fiber Almonds Apple Baby carrots Barley Cantaloupe Energy bars (carefully read labels) Flaxseed Quinoa Strawberries Sweet potatoes Watermelon Lentils Oatmeal Oranges Pears Pistachios Whole wheat pasta Healthy Fats Almonds Almond butter Avocado Cashew butter Energy bars (carefully read labels) Peanut butter Pistachios Salmon Walnuts Other Stress-Reducing Foods Bananas (because of high potassium) Cinnamon Grapes Lemons Tomatoes My other blog;

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Breakfast Strata

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:19:00 +0000

Breakfast Strata
Makes 10 serving, prep 30 minutes
cooking time 10 minutes
Refrigerate overnight, bake at 350 for an hour, Broil 3 minutes,

3 cups small broccoli florets (about 6 ounces)
3 sweet or hot Italian turkey sausage links (about 10 ounces)casings removed.
3 Plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 loaf Italian bread (about 4 ounces) cut into 1 inch cubes
8 Large eggs
4 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt 1 package (10 ounces) 2% white cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel) shredded

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat and crumble in h. Cook 5 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon, until cooked through. Add tomatoes and scallions; cook 3 more minutes. Remove from heat.
ck 3. Place bread crumbs in large bowl. In a medium-size bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, milk and salt. Pour sausage mixture and broccoli florets over bread. Stir to combined. Add egg mixture and 1 /2 cups of the cheese and stir to blend evenly. Coat a large rectangular or oval dish with nonstick spray. Transfer mixture to prepared dish, cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover with nonstick foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook 15 minutes more. Increase oven temp to broil and crisp under broiler for 3 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
344 calories, 14g fat 6g sat 27g carbs 3g protein 823 sodium 207 cholesterol
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Vegetable Broth Boost

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:46:00 +0000

Give your vegetable broth a boost with this herbal infusion.

Use a tea-ball infuser to enhance the flavor and nutrient content of the
broth without clogging it up with unwelcome little bits of cinnamon or black peppercorn.

Ingredients
4" cinnamon stick
3 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 peperoncino, dried
6 cups vegetable broth

Directions
Pour the vegetable broth into a pot and bring to a boil. When the liquid is boiling, toss in an infuser full of the other ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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Dr. Eva's Protien Bars

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:10:00 +0000

1.c. Almond Flour
1.c. Almonds sliced
half a c. pecans
half a c. walnuts
4th c. pumpkin seeds
4th c. dried cranberries, blueberries, figs or dates
3 tbs. agave syrup
4th c. cocnut oil
4th c. almond butter
5yh c. shredded cocnut
1 egg
2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions
Combined all ingredients and stir together. The mixture should be clumpy and stick together. Grab a handful of the mixture and mold it into bar form. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 11 minutes, let cool and enjoy.

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SUPER GRAINS

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:20:00 +0000

Its a known fact that "Whole Grain" is better for you than "Multi-Grain". When you read the ingredients, the first word should be "Whole Grain". The reason for the "Multi-Grain" is to only attract consumers, but "Multi-Grain" is just plain flour.

Here is a list of Super Grains you can purchase at either the grocery stores or the natural food stores;

TEFT
It’s the world’s tiniest grain (so small that it can’t be processed or refined) and it is becoming more popular because it’s so versatile. Teff leads the grains in calcium content, which helps strengthen bones and may reduce PMS symptoms. One grain of teff is up to 40% resistant starch, which can help you lose weight if you replace the other carbs you’re filling up on, what I call “carbage” (processed foods like white bread, potato starch, sweets and the like). Teff can be white or dark in color and can be found at your local health food store or online for about $8 per pound. One serving size is about 1/4 cup and 160 calories. Sweater and milder than wheat, teff has a molasses-like flavor. Teff can be cooked hot for a nice breakfast cereal – 1 cup of teff with 2 cups of water or juice, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until it’s thick and the liquid is absorbed. Add fresh fruit on top. Teff is also available in tortillas for a great wrap or to make quesadillas (a lot better than refined flour tortillas and gluten-free too!).

Millet

Millet is actually popular all around world – in India, it’s ground into their bread. In Africa, they use it in the porridges and to make beer. In this country, a type of millet is used in birdfeed! Millet provides magnesium and B vitamins, two nutrients that have been shown to help reduce muscle/nerve pain like migraine headaches, muscle tension and cramps. Millet is being rediscovered for its possible role in helping control diabetes and inflammation in the body. Millet is a versatile grain that can be prepared like hot cereal, mashed like potato or fluffed like rice. Ground into flour, millet can be used to make dough, pancakes, muffins or bread. Millet can be found in health-food stores bagged. Whole millet costs about $2 a pound. Look for hulled, not pearled – hulled means it’s whole grain and has more fiber

Kamut

This grain is known as the “high energy wheat” – it naturally contains lots of fatty acids and more protein than most grains. It has up to 40% more protein than regular wheat. A half-cup of cooked kamut has more protein than an egg! It also has B vitamins and contains omega-3s, which may help the body fight inflammation. It is also higher in vitamin E than common forms of wheat, which helps keep the immune system strong. Buy kamut in a variety of ways at your local health-food store or in the organic aisle at the supermarket: pastas, flour for baking, breads or the whole grain. Depending on the form of kamut, the cost varies from $2 to $4 per pound. It is most important to look for whole-grain kamut to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients.

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Unique Diabetic Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:42:00 +0000

I made a couple years ago
unique bread for diabetics. And it actually turned out great. The only thing is that with whole wheat bread, its so much heavier, so filling, you don't have to eat as much.

The ingredients are below;

For a bread machine that will make whole wheat bread;
2 c. Whole Bread no-bleached flour make one whole loaf
half a c. of flax seeds
half a c. of no-salted sunflower seed
half c. Natures trail mix as seen on picture
dash of salt
2 tbs. of yeast
1 and a half tbs. of oil
2 c. and 2 tbs. of water
4 oz. of yogurt
2 packets of sugar substitute

mix into bowl before you place into bread maker, check out pictures below;

I mix the dough in a bowl before placing it into the bread maker. Add at least 1 c. and 2 tablespoons of water with 4 oz. of yogurt and 1 and a half tbs. of canola oil with 2 tbs. of yeast, dash of salt and 2 packets of sugar substitute.

Trail mixture is sweet and has soy beans that are also sweet, (half a c.)

(half a c. each )Flax seeds are sweet tasting and no-salted sunflower seeds

Whole Wheat no-bleached flour

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Great for you, Blended Yum !

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:57:00 +0000

Great blended mixture for hair and skin, sounds like it'd taste bad, but its great tasting..I prefer to mix the ingredents in a food processor, but you can use a magic bullet also.

2 c. Romaine Lettuce

2 Pears

2 Fuji Apples

2 Bananas

2 c. Baby Spinach

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Ginkgo Precautions for Diabetics

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:18:00 +0000

"PLEASE READ PRECAUTIONS, MOST DIABETICS ARE UNABLE TO TAKE GINKGO"

SIDE EFFECTS;

Diabetes: Ginkgo might interfere with the management of diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely.

Seizures: There is a concern that ginkgo might cause seizures. If you have ever had a seizure, don’t use ginkgo.

Infertility: Ginkgo use might interfere with getting pregnant. Discuss your use of ginkgo with your healthcare provider if you are trying to get pregnant.

Bleeding disorders: Ginkgo might make bleeding disorders worse. If you have a bleeding disorder, don’t use ginkgo.

Surgery: Ginkgo might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using ginkgo at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Ginkgo is an herb. The leaves are generally used to make “extracts” that are used as medicine. However, a few medicines are made from the seed, but these are not well studied.

Ginkgo is often used for memory disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. It is also used for conditions that seem to be due to reduced blood flow in the brain, especially in older people. These conditions include memory loss, headache, ringing in the ears, vertigo, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances, and hearing disorders. Some people use it for other problems related to poor blood flow in the body, including leg pain when walking (claudication), and Raynaud’s syndrome (a painful response to cold, especially in the fingers and toes).

Ginkgo leaf is also used for thinking disorders related to Lyme disease and depression.

Some people use ginkgo to treat sexual performance problems. It is sometimes used to reverse the sexual performance problems that can accompany taking certain antidepressants called SSRIs.

Ginkgo been tried for eye problems including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

The list of other uses of ginkgo is very long. This may be because this herb has been around for so long. Ginkgo biloba is one of the longest living tree species in the world. Ginkgo trees can live as long as a thousand years. Using ginkgo for asthma and bronchitis was described in 2600 BC.

In manufacturing, ginkgo leaf extract is used in cosmetics. In foods, roasted ginkgo seed, which has the pulp removed, is an edible delicacy in Japan and China. Remember, though, the whole seed is LIKELY UNSAFE to eat.

Ginkgo interacts with many medicines. Before taking it, talk with your healthcare provider if you take any medications.

How does it work?

Ginkgo seems to improve blood circulation, which might help the brain, eyes, ears, and legs function better. It may slow down Alzheimer’s disease by interfering with changes in the brain that interfere with thinking.

Ginkgo seeds contain substances that might kill the bacteria and fungi that cause infections in the body. The seeds also contain a toxin that can cause side effects like seizure and loss of consciousness

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Fruit For Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:58:00 +0000

"Fruit for Summer & Safe for Diabetics"

Blueberries, Elderberries, Blackberries, Loganberries, Strawberries etc. There are loads to choose from. You can find their respective seasons in the fruit list below.

Acai fruit are incredibly nutritious. Unfortunately, acai fruit are quite rare in greengrocers and supermarkets. But you can often find acai fruit in fruit juice and smoothies.

Goji Berries are another nutritious choice. In fact, Goji Berries are one of the most nutritionally dense fruits on the planet!

Why Goji berries? They're rich in antioxidants & provide little stress on your blood sugar levels.

Just know that goji berries are often found dried, but this can concentrate the sugars within and may contain added oils which could be bad for your diabetes.

Avocados - Season: Spring
Don't be put off by the fat content. Very little of it is saturated. Avocados are rich in Poly and Mono-unsaturated fats.

Why avocado? Rich in vitamins A, B & E and contain a high antioxidant level.

NOTE: Avocados should be firm but soft when bought. Press them gently, if it feels like its going to give way, it's a good 'en.

Figs - Season: Autumn
Black or green, it doesn't matter. The nutrients within the figs are highest when they are fresh.

Why Figs? Figs are rich in essential minerals. they are particularly high in potassium, calcium, and iron.

NOTE: Avoid dried figs! THIS ISN'T GOOD FOR YOUR BLOOD SUGAR! The sugars are concentrated in the fruit when dried so if you eat them, only eat a couple.

Carb-Counting Helpers

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:02:00 +0000

Let these pocket-size gadgets do the number crunching for you to track your carb intake and see counts for your favorite foods.

1. Coheso Trace 3 Diabetes Carb Counter & Planner;
Helps you look up nutrition information for more than 50,000 foods, then calulates the calories, carbs and other nutrients and tracks your intake. Also use it to log blood glucose readings, insulin, and other medications, as well as execise. The device stores your records for 12 months and comes with equipment to download data to your computer and create reports and charts.
79.99
coheso.com

2. Diabetes Pilot;
For iphone (and ipod Touch) is a downloadable application that tracks your calories, carbs, and other nutrients based on an intergrated food databased with about 7,000 foods. It also tracks blood glucose results, insulin and other medications, execise, blood pressure, and more- plus it analyzes your data. Use the software in combination with desktop-computer version to print reports and graphs.
11.99 (device sold separately)
diabetesppilot.com

3.Robi Nutrition Assistant;
Is a digtal diary that counts calories, carbs, fiber, protien, and fat, than compares your daily intake to goals you set, calulates daily averages, and stores records for 31 days. Choose from database of 853 foods, or enter nutrition for up to 100 of your own foods.
19.95
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Egg Sandwich-Open Faced

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:31:00 +0000

Servings 4 (1 open-face sandwich each)
Carb. per serving 17g
Prep time 15 minutes

1 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame), thawed.

1 small avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled.

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper

4 thin slices firm-texture whole wheat bread, toasted, or
2 whole wheat pita rounds, split in half horizonally

4 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced

prep info;

1. In large bowl, combine edamame, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt(optional), use a fork or potato masher to mash ingredients together until avocado is smooth and edamame is coursely mashed. Stir in sweet pepper.

2. Spread edamame mixture on top of bread slices or on pita halves. Arrange egg slices on edamame mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper.

per serving;

240 cal, 14g total fat (3g sat. fat), 212 chol., 293mg sodium, 17g carbs, 6g fiber, 14g protien. Carb of choice; 1

Salt with a Bad-Boy Reputation

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:35:00 +0000

Salt has long had a bad-boy reputation. Even people with normal blood pressure are aware of the link between sodium-a primary component of table salt- and hypertension(high blood pressure). About two out of three adults with type 2 diabetes also have hypertension, which raises the risk of diabetes complications such as heart disease, stroke, eye disorders, and kidney problems.

How much is TOO much?

In general, healthly adults under the age 50 should limit daily sodium intake to 2,000 milligrams, the equivalent of a teaspoon of salt. But the U.S Government and some health groups are discussing whether a lower limit would be better. In 2009, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reported that 70% of adults would benefit from limiting their daily sodium intake to 1,500 milligram.

Some experts, however, don't believe it's necessary or practical for most people to restrict sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams a day. And sodium isn't the only factor in hypertension. Although many people find their blood pressure going up with age, many people also gain weight as they get older, which contributes to hypertension.

HOW SODIUM MEASURES UP;

1,500 mg sodium
(rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt);
Daily limit for people with hypertension,
African American, and adultts over age 50.

2,300 mg sodium
(1 teaspoon salt);
Daily limit for healthy
adults younger than 50.

4,000 mg sodium
(2/3 tablespoon salt);
Average amount adults eat daily.

Diabetics valuable information

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:14:00 +0000

WHERE TO FIND THE SODIUM CONTENT

First of all sodium is high in most frozen pizzas, canned soups, and hot dogs. But watch out for sodium in these items, too;

6 Sodium Suprises

1. FRESH BEEF, PORK, AND POULTRY; Fresh meats such as steaks, pork tenderloins and chicken breasts often are inject with salt to boost flavor. Check fresh meat packages for salty ingredients such as broth.

2. SALAD DRESSINGS; Opt for dressings with less than 240 mg of sodium and 100 calories per servings.

3. BREAKFAST CEREAL; Many cereals supply more than 240 mg of sodium per serving yet don't taste salty.

4. INSTANT FOODS; Quick-fix foods such as instant pudding and instant oatmeal are often higher in sodium than their regular counterparts. Opt for the regular version when there's a significant sodium savings.

5. SPAGHETTI SAUCE; Seek out no-salt added versions, which are more prevalent in natural and organic brands.

6. MEDICATIONS; Many drugs have sodium base to help them dissolve in your digestion track. Read labels (especially for antacids and pain relievers) and ask your pharmacist about your prescription drugs.

Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly to regulate blood pressure and blood volume. For individuals who are sodium-sensitive, an increased intake of sodium may contribute to high blood pressure. When watching the intake of sodium, read labels carefully to determine the total sodium content. Canned, packaged, and frozen foods can be particularly high in sodium.

LOW SODIUM PRODUCTS;

BEANS AND VEGETABLES;
Cambell's Tomato Juice
Del Monte Assorted Vegetables

Eden Organic Assorted Beans

Giorgio Mushrooms
V8 Vegetable Juice

POTATO PRODUCTS;

Cascadian Farm French Fries

Kettle Baked Potato chips
Michael Season's Potato Chips

CONDIMENTS;

Consorzio Salad Dressings

Eden Organic Spagetti Sauce

Green Mountain Gringo Salsa

Heinz Ketchup
Mrs. Dash Marinades

SEASONINGS;

Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning
Lawry's Salt Free Seasoning
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends
McCormick Salt Free Seasonings
Nantucket Off-Shore Rubs

CRACKERS AND CRISPBREADS;

Old London Melba Toast
Ryvita Crispbreads
Triscuit Crackers
Wasa Crispbreads

49ers a 28-24 Victory

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:47:00 +0000

49ers takes brawl in the Bay

Bruce Gradkowski and David Carr left no doubt about who the quarterbacks will be on their teams.

Gradkowski threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns after Jason Campbell left with an injury for the Oakland Raiders, and David Carr led a late touchdown drive that gave the San Francisco 49ers a 28-24 victory Saturday night in the annual Battle of the Bay.

Campbell left the game in the second quarter after being hurt on a sack. Campbell was down for about 5 minutes before leaving in the passager seat of a cart with what the team described as a stinger. There was no word on other information available during the game.

But Gradkowski once again proved more than capable as a back-up. After breathing life into Oakland's offense last year when he took over the reins from JaMarcus Russell, Gradowski was once again relegated to back-up status after the Raiders acuired Campbell in the offseason.

Gradowski did not play in the first two exhibition games because of a groin injury and was in danger of falling behind Kyle Boller on the depth chart. But he completed 14-22 passes and led Oakland to scores on his first three drives. He threw touchdown passes to Louis Murphy and Zach Miller and set up a 57-yard field goal by Sebastain Janikowski.

That wasn't enough to win as the Niners put together a 16-play, 80-yard drive to win it. After a slow start, Carr did just enough to win it on that drive. The biggest play might have been Carr's 5-yard run on third-and-3. Carr leaped in the air and was spun around like a helicopter after being hit by a defenser a week after Nate Davis went down shy of the marker on a similar play.

Anthony Dixon pushed it up the middle on the third-and-goal from the 1 to give the Niners the lead with 1:44 remaining. Carr's pass to Nate Byham for the two-point conversion made it 28-24.

Todd Watkins dropped a deep pass inside the 5 on the fourth down to end Oakland's hopes at comeback.

Frank Gore ran for 58-yards on two carries in his first action of the preseason for the Niners, Alex Smith threw a touchdown pass and rookie Phillip Adams scored on an 83-yard punt return as San Francisco remained undeated in the preseason.

Sugar free Fruit Pops

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:11:00 +0000

Servings 8
Carbs. per serving 17g or 14g
Prep time 25 minutes
Freeze 5 to 6 hours

2 tablespoons splenda
2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
8 5 ounces paper cups
8 wooded froozen dessert sticks
8 kiwifruits, peeled and cut up.

1. in a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup water and sugar until dissolved. In a blender, combined watermelon cubes and 1 tablespoon of the sugar-water mixture. Cover and blend until very smooth. Divide mixture amount paper cups. Cover tops with foil. Cut a slit in the center of the foil on each cup; Insert a wooded stick in each slit. Place cups on a small baking sheet. Freeze 1- 2 hours or until thick and slushy.

2. In the blender, combined kiwifruits and the remaining sugar- water mixture. Cover and blend until very smooth. Remove foil from paper cups. Pour Kiwi mixture evenly over watermelon layer in cups. Freeze at least 4 hours or until completely solid.

3. To serve, peel paper from pops. Splenda (choose Splenda granular) Equal spoonful or packets, or Sweet "N Low bulk or packets. Follow package directions to use product amount equivaent to 2 tablespoons sugar.

Per pop; 70 calories, 0 fat, 2g fiber, 1g protien.
Exchanges; 1 fruit, carb choices: 1.

Per pop with substitute; same as abover, except 59 calories, 14 g carbs.

Grocery Store Survival Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:17:00 +0000

carb
Start at the store's perimeter (where you'll typically find diabetes-friendly foods) and follow these simple tips.

1. Fill up on produce;
Fruits and veggies are fiber-rich, healthful carb sources. Worried about waste? Buy precut amounts from the salad bar.
2. Go for the grains;
In the cereal, bread, and pasta aisles, look for "Whole Grain" at the top of the ingredients list. Opt for foods that provide 3 grams or more of dietary fiber per serving.
3.Lean toward lean meats;
Look for beef and pork loin cuts and poultry breast meat- they contain less fat than other cuts.
4. Snack smart;
Look for snacks that offer calorie savings and nutritional value. If you can't resist a high-calorie treat, buy it in 100 calorie packs and eat only one serving.
5. Choose wisely;
"Sugar-free" doesn't mean carbohydrate and calorie-free. Check the label first.
6. Spice it up;
Enjoy the variety of spices and salt-free seasonings available. Spices and herbs are calorie-free ways to add flavor and bypass harmful sodium.
7. Keeps cans on hand;
Canned no-sugar added fruits and no-salt added vegetables are as nutritious as fresh. Rinse and drain regular canned veggies to reduce sodium.
8. Catch some Fish;
Many fish offer heart healthy fats. Avoid frozen fish with breading and butter sauces. Buy canned fish packed in water.
9. Frozen is fine;
Look for "no salt added" or "low sodium" on the package. Avoid frozen foods with sauces- they contain more fat and sodium.
10. Look for low fat diary;
Buy fat-free milk and yogurt and reduced fat cheese. Skip sweetened diary foods such as fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt, which contains added sugar.

Ready, Set, Go

Plan meals for this week, make a shopping list, and head to your friendly neighborhood market.

Money Matters

Buying better-for-you foods need not bust your budget. A lot of new foods are more expensive, but the nutritional value is better.

Be Predictable

At first, it's helpful to stick to a small selection of foods. You'll learn their counts and how they effect your blood sugar levels. Then branch out.

Small Changes

Concentrate on section of the store each shopping trip. Read labels and make a master list of products that work for you.

Early Insulin is A-OK

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:37:00 +0000

Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
A new study suggest starting insulin early is smart-
and not so scary.

Once people try giving themselves an insulin shot, they have this eureka moment as they realize it's not that hard to do. And many people have no idea that an insulin shot actually hurts less than doing a finger stick for their blood glucose check.
IIdiko Lindvay, MD., MPH., MSCS, a researcher at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas led a three-year study of 58 obese adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who were treated with either a combination of insulin and metformin or three diabetes medications (metformin, piogitazone, and glyburide). Insulin users took injections twice daily with a pen device that was easy to handle-even for people with Arthritis or impaired vision.
Both groups improved average blood glucose (A1C) to around 6.0 percent (considered excellent control), had a similar small number of low blood glucose episodes, and gained approximately the same amount of weight (10-15 pounds) over the three-year period.

49ers Defeat Minnesota in Preseason

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:44:00 +0000

49ers
Defeat Minnesota in
Preseason

Being back on the field again meant plenty to Brett Favre, no matter if it was only for a few minutes.
No matter that he completed one pass and also got clobbered on a sack that lost Minnesota 10 yards.
Favre's highly anticipated first game back with the Vikings lasted all of four unspectacular plays and one series in a 15-10 loss to the 49ers in a nationally televised preseason game Sunday at Candlestick Park, the only NFL show of the night.
Favre completed a 13-yard pass to Adrian Peterson on his first play from scrimmage but was sacked by Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis two plays later and the Vikings wound up punting. The 40 year old quarterback took the field just four days after his first training camp practice of the year.He decided to return for a 20th season and make yet another run at the Super Bowl.
Alex Smith, Favre's 49ers counterpart, went 9 of 13 for 88 yards in a solid first half. Willis had four tackles playing only nine snaps.
After that single series, Favre headed to the bench and gave way to backup Tarvaris Jackson who had been in line to be starter before Jared Allen, Ryan Longwell and Steve Hutchinson flew to Mississippi early last week to recruit Favre back to the Twin Cities. Favre sporting a 5-o'clock Shadow peppered with gray, could be seen laughing on the sideline in the second half.
Coach Brad Childress had planned to give Favre 10 plays, but that changed when it took so long for the Vikings offense to finally get on the field.
Smith Bounced back stumbling through a subpar outing in which he completed 3 of 9 passes for 37 yards and only two first downs in a win at Indianapolis. David Carr and Nate Davis rallied the niners to 37-17 victory.

Carb-Protien Snack Combos

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:48:00 +0000

It takes a bit of detective work to sort out the causes of high and low blood glucose and to determine your best eating, exercise, and medication strategies. If your best glucose numbers are unpredictable, eating similar amounts of foods at similar times each day and keeping accurate records will help you and your health care provider identify trends and guide adjustments to your treatment plan. Eating randomly makes it hard to see trends and to control blood glucose levels.

Energy Boosters

Carb-Protien
Snack Combos

If you choose to snack,
consider these carbohydrate-protien combos;

Half a cup of cantaloupe
&
Half a cup of cottage cheese

OR

1 small slice apple
&
12 almonds

OR

half a cup carrot sticks
&
2 tablespoons hummus

OR

Half a cup banana slices
&
1 teaspoon peanut butter

OR

1 small apple
&
1 string cheese

Logging information about your
meals and blood sugars
is a helpful way to see trends.

Simple Sugar Free Apple Pie

noreply@blogger.com (Struggling Parents) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:28:00 +0000

8 Medium size Gala Apples
1 Cup Slpenda
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Nutmeg
2 teaspoons Ground Cloves

preheat oven to 375

Use pre made pie crust
place peeled apples into bowl with all ingredients
mix well with the Gala apples
place apples into pie crust
Place second pie crust on top of apples
Slit small slits on top on pie crust for heat

keep oven to 375, for 45 minutes

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