Diabetic Desserts

Fruit – a very beneficial diabetic food

Diabetic foods – some useful fruits

A lot of diabetic desserts should include a portion of one of the healthy fruits.

All fresh fruits have some benefit, and not just for diabetics. Here a just a few fruits with their benefits:

Pomegranate

Some people call this a super-food which can protect the heart.
Scientists in Israel have shown that drinking a glass of the fruit’s juice can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A quote from Professor Michael Aviram, who led the team: “Pomegranate juice contains the highest antioxidant capacity compared to other juices, red wine and green tea”.

Drinking a glass of pomegranate juice every day improves the function of blood vessels, reduces hardening of the arteries and improves heart health.

The round, leathery fruit is full of edible seeds nestled in tiny juice sacs. Brimming with vitamins A, C, E and iron, the pomegranate has been cultivated since pre-historic times. In the West, the fruit is still regarded as a novelty, but food writers like Rosemary Stark are keen to change this.

She said: “I find it has one of the finest sweet/sour balances of any fruit.
“Try sprinkling some over your breakfast muesli, or lunchtime hummus.”

Apple

This popular sub-acid fruit, one of the most valuable of all fruits, has been found beneficial in the treatment of diabetes because of its rich pectin content. Pectin is a natural therapeutic ingredient found in the inner portion of the rind and the pulp. It aids in detoxification of the body by supplying the galacturonic acid needed for the elimination of certain harmful substances. This food element reduces the body’s insulin requirements by approximately 35 percent.

The apple is also considered valuable in depression. The various chemical substances present in the fruit, such as Vitamin B1, phosphorous and potassium, help the synthesis of glutamic acid, which controls the wear and tear of nerve cell. This fruit acts as a very effective tonic and recharges the nerves with new energy and life.

Grapefruit

The grapefruit occupies a high place among citrus fruits because of its flavour, its appetizing properties and its refreshing qualities. Dr Riley, a well-known authority on nutrition, believes that it is a splendid food for diabetics and if this fruit were taken more liberally, there would be much less diabetes. She goes on to say that any person suffering from high blood sugar should take grapefruit three times a day. A person who does not have high blood sugar, but a tendency towards it, and wants to prevent it, should also use the fruit three times a day. Simultaneously, consumption of starches, sweets and fats should be reduced and diet made rich in fruits, vegetables and juices. Two weeks of this grapefruit rich diet will bring down sugar level in individuals not taking insulin. In those who take insulin regularly, it takes longer.

Also be on the lookout for diabetic deserts which include this fruit.

Jambul Fruit

The Jambul fruit, also known as rose apple, is grown all over India. It too possesses anti-diabetic properties. In the indigenous system of medicine this fruit is regarded as a specific remedy against diabetes because of its effect on the pancreas. The fruit, the seeds and the juice are beneficial in treatment of this disease. The jamboline’ contained in the seeds is believed to check the pathological conversion of starch into sugar in case of increased production of glucose. The seeds are dried and powdered. This powder mixed with water, taken three or four times daily reduces sugar in the urine and allays thirst.

In Ayurveda, the inner bark of the jambul tree is considered valuable in the treatment of diabetes. The bark is dried and burnt, to produce a white colored ash. This ash is pestled in the mortar, strained and bottled. The diabetes patients should be given about two grams of this ash in the morning on an empty stomach and two grams each in the afternoon and in the evening and hour after meals.

The seeds of the jambul fruits are considered beneficial in the treatment of excessive urination.
The powder of these seeds in doses of one gram each, in the morning and evening, is effective in controlling this condition.

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Healthy food store

This blog concentrates mainly on Diabetic Desserts, but I am also very interested in the whole subject of healthy food. I have now set up a Diabetic Food store. This store caters for anyone looking for healthy food recipes, diabetic dessert recipes and general information on healthy food.

It is not just adult food recipes and information which is available but also healthy food for children. As well as recipe books, there are DVD’s and books providing useful information on diets and healthy food.

To visit this site click here

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Diabetic Dream Desserts – don’t dream too much, take action!

If you are looking for a varied list of recipes for Diabetic Desserts then look no further.  Visit here buying propecia online to purchase the digital version (Paperback also available). Do you want to continue to enjoy a regular dessert and also stay healthy

? These recipes are worth your effort. The author has used her expertise to ensure the quality of all these recipes. Bestselling author Sandra Woodruff has completely revised and updated her popular Diabetic Dream Desserts, including new and improved recipes for cakes, cookies, brownies, pies, strudels, frozen desserts, and other sweet treats that taste better than ever. In these 192 pages there are over 120 simple and delicious, low-sugar, good-carb Dessert Recipes. Sandra Woodruff, M.S., R.D., LD/N is a registered dietitian who has been a nutritional consultant to numerous medical groups. The author of several bestselling Avery books, including The Good Carb Cookbook, Secrets of Good-Carb/Low-Carb Living, The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan, and Secrets of Fat-Free Cooking. For superb recipes get Diabetic Dream Desserts

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Diabetic Dessert Recipes

Diabetic Dessert Recipes – Delicious Sugar Free Desserts That Anyone Can Eat

Think you have to avoid eating those gorgeous and heavenly deserts? Well maybe not, if you use the following recipes! – from an article by Robert Funge (see EzineArticles.com)

We’ve all heard it before, avoiding exercise and eating lots of fats and sugar as well as being overweight can cause type 2 diabetes. The good news however is that if you act now you can prevent this form of diabetes from occurring, or reduce and even cure the condition if you’ve been recently diagnosed. As type 2 diabetes is usually in direct relation to your lifestyle it’s important to make changes to the way you live your life to see improvements. Now this isn’t as bad as it sounds and in most cases you can continue eating the foods you like; you just need to be more selective. One of the ways to follow a diabetic diet is to consume foods from all of the four food groups, as well as limiting your intake of alcohol, fat, and sugars. You can incorporate a wide variety of nutritious foods into a diabetic diet plan and combined with regular exercise will help you control your condition.

Now don’t think that desserts and snacks are out of the question. In most cases they’re not. If you’ve got a sweet tooth then check out these delicious diabetic desserts:

DIABETIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 1/3 c. plain flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder Pinch of salt 2 tbsp. shortening 2 tbsp. peanut butter 1 tsp. Sweet ‘n Low 1 egg, beaten Mix and stir all ingredients in order (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, shortening, peanut butter and Sweet ‘n Low). Add beaten egg and mix well. Drop by large teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. DIABETIC FUDGE 1 14 1/2 oz. evaporated milk 3 tbsp. cocoa 1/4 c. oleo Liquid Sweetener to equal 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/4 c. nuts Combine milk and cocoa in saucepan. Beat well. Add oleo, sweetener, salt. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup graham crackers. Cool about 15 minutes. Divide mixture into 32 balls. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs and chill.

These recipes look delicious don’t they? Believe me, they taste even better too. So by combining sensible eating with regular exercise you can control and even beat your type 2 diabetes for good.

It just goes to show that with a little research you can still eat the delicious types of foods and snacks that you did before. http://symptomsofdiabetes.org.uk for symptoms of diabetes.

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Management of Diabetes

Diabetes Management

This site is mainly about the promotion of Diabetic Desserts but I know some people are new to Diabetes and would like general information. So these are just some brief comments regarding the management of Diabetes.

Currently there is no cure for either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But this is not really a problem for most responsible and thoughtful people.  All you need to do is to continue to research and read all that is available and listen carefully to your doctor, or other health professionals.

Proper management can give you many, many years of healthy living. And, note well, your diabetic diet does not have to be boring or tasteless.

Diabetes management starts with a visit to your doctor, finding out you have diabetes, what type you have, then arming yourself with as much information as possible about the particular type of diabetes you are diagnosed with.  I must also emphasise that whatever you may read in this article, or elsewhere, do not make major changes to your routine without consulting a health professional.

All management begins with controlling the glucose cycle.

The glucose cycle is affected by two factors, entry of glucose into the bloodstream and blood levels of insulin to control the transport out.

Your glucose levels are very sensitive to both diet and exercise, so a change in either should first be discussed with your physician. Proper management of diabetes can bevery intrusive to the patient.

Proper management requires a complete lifestyle change and frequent, sometimes multi-daily checks of glucose in the blood. Type 1 diabetics need a more strict routine, with daily insulin injections essential.

Today it is easier to measure the blood sugar level. Glucose meters are readily available and are quite easy to use with a little practice and patience. If you still need to purchase a Glucose meter do some investigation; some meters need a smaller drop of blood to give a reading. It is also advisable to check your meter’s accuracy regularly when you visit your doctor.

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Diabetic Dessert Recipes – a few to get you started!

Here are some recipes for you, and I would appreciate any feedback (I have not tested these yet!) By the way ‘c’ means cup – I think!

1. DIABETIC DATE DAINTIES
   • 2 eggs
   • 1 1/2 tsp. liquid sweetener
   • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
   • 1/3 c. dates, chopped
   • 1/4 c. flour
   • 1/2 c. nuts
   • 1 1/2 c. bread crumbs

Beat eggs, sweetener and baking powder.  Add dates, flour and nuts.  Stir in bread crumbs.   Chill, then measure by teaspoon on a greased  cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.

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2. SUGAR – FREE CRANBERRY RELISH
   • 2 c. cranberries
   • 2 apples
   • 1 c. orange juice

 

Grind together the cranberries and apples, using a sweet apple.  (May also use blender).  Add orange juice, chopped nuts and sweetener to taste.  Refrigerate several hours before using.

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3. IT COULD BE A SNICKERS BAR!
   • 12 oz. soft diet ice cream
   • 1 c. diet Cool Whip
   • 1/4 c. chunky peanut butter
   • 1 kg. sugar-free butterscotch pudding (dry)
   • 3 oz. Grape-Nuts cereal

Mix first 4 ingredients in mixer, then stir in cereal.  Pour into 8 inch square pan.  Cover and freeze.  Makes 4 servings.

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4. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
   • 1/4 c. margarine
   • 1 tbsp. granulated fructose
   • 1 egg
   • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
   • 3/4 c. flour
   • 1/4 tsp. salt
   • 1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream together margarine and fructose, beat in egg, water and vanilla.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt in sifter.  Sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture, stirring to blend thoroughly.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Drop by teaspoonsful onto lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.  Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.  Makes 30 cookies.

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5. ORANGE RICE
   • 1 c. rice, uncooked
   • 1 c. water
   • 1 c. orange juice
   • 1 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
   • Dash of salt
   • 1 tbsp. orange rind, freshly grated
   • 1/2 c. fresh orange sections, seeded

In a 2-quart microwave safe casserole, combine the rice, water, orange juice, margarine and salt.  Cover, microwave on High for 5 minutes.  Stir in the orange rind.  Turn the bowl 1/4 turn.  Microwave on High for an additional 10 minutes, turning the bowl after 5 minutes.  Do not uncover the bowl.  Allow to set, covered for an additional 10 minutes or until all of the liquids have been absorbed.  Immediately before serving, fluff with a fork, add orange sections and mix gently.  Serve with pride.  Makes about 6 (100 calories) servings.

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Diabetic Desserts – about diabetes

Diabetic Desserts is the topic of this blog, but for some, it is useful to know more about the nature of diabetes. There will be various posts in the future which will include facts and opinions concerning all aspects of diabetes. Don’t worry though there will be plenty of posts relating to Diabetic Desserts!

Not only will there be plenty of information concerning Diabetic Desserts; there will also be articles on Diabetic Diets, Food, Menus and Recipes.

Diabetes is a growing problem in most countries. With lots of populations at an all time high in weight gain and a low in health care, the problem is only growing. In fact, did you know that there are well over 150 million people in the world affected by the diabetic condition

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Diabetes is a disease of the metabolism. Our metabolism is to do with how our bodies
break down food and transform it into energy.

Most food that is processed through our bodies is broken down by digestive juices into
a sugar called glucose. Glucose is the fuel our bodies run on.

When we eat, and our food is processed, the pancreas is supposed to produce the right
amount of glucose from our blood automatically and release the right amount of insulin
into our blood.

In people with diabetes, little to no insulin is produced or the body’s cells don’t respond
correctly to the insulin that is produced. Therefore the glucose builds up and overflows
into the urine and passes out of the body.

This is how the body loses its main source of fuel even though the bloodstream contains
good amounts of the natural glucose.

There are two main types of diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus. Diabetes
Mellitus is what most people know as diabetes and has two forms, Type 1 and Type 2.

Type 1 is an auto-immune disease where the body’s natural system is fighting against
another part of the body. In the case of type 1 diabetes, the system attacks the insulin
producing cells and destroys them. Therefore the pancreas can produce little to no
insulin. These people are in need of daily injections of insulin to live. Approximately five
to ten percent of diabetes cases are type 1.

Type 2 diabetes is the inability of the body to metabolize the human hormone insulin.
It is more common in older people and overweight people, and can sometimes be
controlled just with diet.

Diabetes Insipidus causes frequent urination and is quite rare.

Diabetics are not prevented from eating ‘nice’, ‘tasty, or  ’interesting’ food!  For instance, Diabetic Desserts can be just as delicious as normal desserts.

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