Solving the Summer Tomato Glut
It’s the end of the summer and you really only have two choices – ratatouille or gazpacho – to cope with an overabundance of tomatoes.
Author: Diabetic Gourmet
Ratatouille, American-Style
Ratatouille is an unsurpassed bit of culinary magic, perfectly timed for the height of summer’s harvest. This side dish transforms sun-ripened tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and eggplant into a sparkling reminder of its native Provence, France.
Eggplant: Improving the Odds for a Good One
At this time of year, when eggplant is at its peak, I am frequently asked how to pick one that is neither bitter nor seedy. With difficulty, is the answer.
Any Meal is Better With a Salsa Beat
In the worlds of food and dance, salsa means spice – often, the hotter the better.
Health Claims on Labels: The Whole Story
Many foods now carry a label identifying them as sources of fiber or other substances that can lower the risk of heart disease or other health problems. But you may still miss the details and overestimate the impact of a particular food.
Nutrition Trends Survey: Interest & Misconceptions
Most Americans say diet and nutrition are important to them and they report making significant improvements in eating behaviors – yet several myths about nutrition continue to flourish.
A Middle Eastern Salad Suited to the American Table
Tabbouleh has come a long way in its journey from the mountains of ancient Lebanon to the contemporary American picnic table. The refreshing bulgur wheat salad is served cold and fits into any summer meal.
Tips to Control and Maintain Blood Sugar for Life
Taking control of diabetes has many benefits. Keeping your blood sugar (also called blood glucose) levels in the normal range can make a big difference now and in the future.
Keeping Cholesterol Under Control
Like the literary split personality, it has a good side because it is needed “for certain important body functions. But for many Americans, cholesterol also has an evil side. When present in excessive amounts, it can injure blood vessels and cause heart attacks and stroke.
Most Americans Get Less Fiber Than They Think
Surveys show that most Americans think they’re getting enough dietary fiber. Yet more than 72 percent of those who say they get enough fiber actually eat less than the minimum recommended amount for good health.
A Mediterannean Classic From The Sea
Fishing in a sun-dappled lake or surging mountain stream is a treasured pastime, but Americans are, in general, notoriously reluctant to eat fish. Cooking fish at home is even less popular than eating it, with the exception of heating up fish sticks. This is downright shameful. Article includes recipe for a Mediterranean-Style Fisherman’s Stew.
Diabetes and Women’s Health Across the Life Stages
Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects women in all life stages. It is also unique to women because it can impact on the health of both a mother and her unborn children. This article examines the challenges and risks of diabetes in each stage of a woman’s life.
Seasoned Mashed Black Beans
Recipe for Seasoned Mashed Black Beans from our Side Dishes recipe section.
Answers to Common Seafood and Omega-3 Questions
Which types of seafood are best? Are freshwater fish from lakes good sources? How about farm-raised? Won’t it boost my fat intake? Are omega-3’s destroyed with cooking and storage? These questions and more are answered.