A Pinch of Controversy Shakes Up Dietary Salt
The human body needs salt “to function, but too much can lead to problems, including “high blood pressure.
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Food Exchange Information For Diabetics
The diabetic patient’s meal plan should specify that he or she can have specific numbers of exchanges; for example, a typical lunch may allow two bread, two meat, one fat, two vegetable, and one fruit portion. By referring to a list of exchanges, the person can develop his or her own menu. The idea is that by following the exchange system, the person will automatically pirate distribution of carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Not Only Sugar Is Sweet
Plain table sugar and its numerous taste-alikes may be one of our most “popular food commodities. People come by their love for sweetness naturally. “According to the experts, humans are born generally preferring sweet over “bitter or sour tastes….carbohydrates exchanges
Can Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?
What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen? Shiny waxed floors? Gleaming stainless steel sinks? Spotless counters and neatly arranged cupboards? They can help, but a truly cleankitchen–that is, one that ensures safe food–relies on more than just looks: It also depends on safe food practices.
Water: Ten Reasons To Drink Up
Experts have recommended 6-8 cups per day for years, but recent studies have raised this amount even further to 10 cups for women and 12 cups for men. All liquids count toward the 10 to 12 cup goal, but bear in mind that both caffeine and alcohol act as diuretics and may actually increase normal fluid losses. Ten good reasons to increase your fluid intake…
Chicken in the Kitchen
The chicken can be prepared in almost any way imaginable, including baking, broiling, barbecuing, roasting, frying, poaching, braising, and stewing. Boning chicken will shorten any cooking time but will also slightly diminish the flavor. White meat and chicken without skin have fewer calories.
How to Chop a Tomato
Learn how to chop a tomato – it’s easy if you know how! From The Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Cooking Lessons Department.
History of the Diabetic Diet
The earliest recorded diabetic diet is in the Papyrus Ebers, which was written in about 1500 B.C. Those ancient physicians advocated wheat grains, fruit, and sweet beer-in other words, a high-carbohydrate diet.
Alcohol and Diabetes
Most people with diabetes can drink alcohol safely if they drink in moderation (one or two drinks occasionally), because in higher quantities alcohol can cause health problems.
Turkey Purchasing Pointers
Whether purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey, consumers can be confident they are buying a quality product. The decision of which to purchase is based on personal preference in price and convenience. Oven-ready fresh and frozen birds are tucked into snug, air and water resistant plastic wraps immediately following processing. Air is removed as bags are sealed and shrunk so they fit the turkey almost as tightly as its own skin.
Learn About Eggplant
There are many varieties of eggplant, ranging in color from rich purple to white, in length from 2 to 12 inches, and in shape from oblong to round.
Splendid Summer Berries
Fresh from pick-your-own fields, farm stands and supermarkets, the juicy flavor of sun-sweet berries is one of the true delights of summer.
Summer Squash: From A to Zucchini
Gardens are producing a bounty of zucchini and other summer squash, so it’s a great time to sample new recipe ideas for these wholesome vegetables. Very low in calories and sodium, soft-skinned summer squash is packed with vitamins A and C, as well as fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals.
Springtime Is Prime Time For Artichokes
Artichoke’s nutty flavor and meaty texture make it a favorite vegetable of many Americans – whether cooked or raw, hot or cold, savored alone or with other ingredients in salads or cooked dishes.
