Diabetic Diet Zone

Archive for January, 2010

I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic, and diabetes runs in my family. In conjunction with a new exercise routine, I’ve started a pretty strict diet plan with a nutritionist which cuts out most carbs and lowers my fat intake. I’m looking for recipes with low carbs and fat to spruce up my diet plan. I realize that if I can’t enjoy it, I won’t stick with it. Thanks!

Go to this website:

http://www.dlife.com/

It is geared towards diabetics and offers recipes, health information, etc. Hopefully you’ll find something there that helps you out (and some great recipes too).

Husband recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Diet controlled

STRAWBERRY JAM
4 cup Strawberries, halved
1/2 cup Concentrated white grape juice (simmered down from 1-1/2 cups)
2 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
1/4 tsp Grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tbsp Unflavored gelatin (1-1/2 envelops)

Recipe Instructions:
Place berries juices and lemon rind in saucepan.
mash berries slightly to release juice. heat to boiling. Sprinkle
with unflavored geltatin. Remove from heat, skim and pack into hot
jars with hot lids.
coool to room temperature before freezing.
Because this is stored in the freezer, you may use any airtight,
leakproof freezer container for sotrage, even plastic containers.
Tastes better if allowed to sit for a week. freezes beautifully for
up to 6 months.

Servings: 1

PLUM CONSERVE
3 lb Freestone blue prune plums
1 medium Lemon
4 cup Splenda granular
1 cup Raisins
1 cup Chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions:
Quarter and pit plums to measure 10 cups. Combine plums and grated peel of
lemon in large saucepan. Squeeze juice from lemon and add water to make
2/3 cup. Ppour over plums. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat,
stirring often. Stir in splenda and raisins. Simmer rapidly, stirring
often, until mixture reaches desired thickness, about 45-60 minutes. Stir
in nuts and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Ladle mixture into hot
sterilized 1 cup canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove any air
bubbles by running a knife around inside of jars. Apply 2 piece canning
lids that have been in boiling water for 5 minutes. Process in boiling
water bath 15 minutes. Cool. Store in cool, dark location. Makes 6-1/2
cups.

try looking at http://diabeticgourmet.com/
its an american site but they do have some good recipes

As a 47 man who lives alone my doctor just advised me to take up a diet to prevent diabetes, he said my glucose level was 6.9 & I should cut sweet things out, along with pasta, potatoes, bread, eat more vegies than fruit, but as a basic Australian diet I dont eat any take away foods at all, I cook everything. I use healthy olive & canola oils for cooking what else can I do, is thier a web site that I could find diabetic friendly recipe’s? I tried google but that was as much help as hip pockets on a G’string! (a thong in USA) thanks for all the help.

Here are some websites with diabeties diet ideas and recipies you may like:

http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/overview.jsp

http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/

My mom is having a hard time keeping her sugar in check, she is watching her diet, but don’t eat enough, in fear of her sugar going to high. Even though she isn’t eating alot, the doctor still had to raise her meds. Any websites about diet, exercise, and recipes would help alot. I have only found one site that had a few recipes that she enjoys. I am at nerves end here, and really need help.

Here are a few sites that I have found for you. How sweet of you to take an interest in helping your mother deal with her diabetes. You don’t say if you live at home, but if you do, you could encourage her by cooking some for her and eating the same things that she eats.

http://www.diabeticlivingdiet.com/public/abouttherecipes.aspx

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_hl_diabetic_recipe/0,2857,FOOD_26656,00.html

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/category/special_diet_recipes.html

http://www.recipegoldmine.com/diabetic/diabetic.html

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/collections/diabetic_diet.html

http://diabetic.betterrecipes.com/

My grandmother is 81 and recently found to have high blood sugar and blood pressure. So the doctor has asked her to cut a lot of fat out of her diet where possible and not eat much/any sugar. So with that said, I have a couple questions to ask:

1. Are there any candies she can make or buy that are exceptional and will appeal to a sweet tooth?

2. Anyone have any yummy recipes that would be good for someone with high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels?

She loves to eat . . but she is finding it difficult to cope having to suddenly change the way she has been eating all her life. I’m going out and buying a recipe book for her tonight and I also would like to send her some candy in the care package.

Thanks in Advance =)

Hi you can buy really nice sugar free chocolate from most supermarkets you will find it in the health food section it manages to fix my sugar cravings and tastes good too. (you can get dark chocolate so shouldn’t worry the blood pressure)

we just found out that my husbands diabetic and we are trying to control it with his diet,thank you for any help you can give…

Breakfast on the Go
Club Wrap
Cranberry Spritzer
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies
Strawberry Cheese Tart
Taco Popcorn
Tomato Basil Pizza Snack
Vegetable Skillet Frittata
Zesty Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables

u can try these.