Fresh Salsa with Corn, Black Beans and Chips

…will yield 8 grams of carbohydrates. If you stay under 20 grams of carbohydrates you can eat a serving of chips with up to 12 grams. Diabetic Exchanges Carbohydrate: 1/2…

Eggnog

…slightly thickened, one to two minutes, stirring constantly. Step 3 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled, or until serving time….

Breakfast Eggnog

…or your children and offers a good source of complete protein in the morning. (NOTE: Use pasteurized eggs for safety) What you’ll need 2 med organic eggs(NOTE: Use pasteurized eggs…

Creamy Cantaloupe

…tbsp. frozen grape juice concentrate 1 tbsp. slivered almonds 1 dash ground cinnamon Instructions Step 1 Place cantaloupe in a serving bowl. Step 2 Blend yogurt and ricotta; stir in…

Pear and Apple Sauce

…1/2 cup fresh cranberries 2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate 1 med cinnamon stick 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 4 small walnut halves Instructions Step…

Cottage Cheese and Pineapple

…5 small reduced-fat Wheat Thins Instructions Step 1 Mix together the cottage cheese and pineapple. Enjoy with five reduced-fat Wheat Thins. Diabetic Exchanges Fruit: 1/2Meat/Meat Substitutes: Very Lean: 2Carbohydrate: 1…

glycemic index

(gly-SEE-mik) (GI): a ranking of carbohydrate-containing foods, based on the food’s effect on blood glucose compared with a standard reference food.  …

hypoglycemia

…If left untreated, hypoglycemia may lead to unconsciousness. Hypoglycemia is treated by consuming a carbohydrate-rich food such as a glucose tablet or juice. It may also be treated with an…

point system

a meal planning system that uses points to rate the caloric content of foods.  …

starch

another name for carbohydrate, one of the three main nutrients in food….

xylitol

(ZY-lih-tall): a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum….