The Sweet Diabetic

Bountiful Barley (dLife.com)

Some are toughting barley as the diabetic "rice".  I don't know about you but just because something looks similar doesn't mean it's the same ... think of cauliflower and potatoes.  That being said, I do think barley is tasty, especially in soups.  You'll just have to try it and then form your own opinion.

Here's a snippet from an article at dLife.com.  The link to the full article is at the end.

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Mediterranean Burger

Here is a tasty twist for your burgers this summer.  I'm definitely going to try the Mediterranean Burger myself.

Sherry

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Low Carb Lasagne

Here's something to do with all that zuccini from your garden this year.

Top Ten Ready-Made Low-Carb Foods at the Grocery Store

It's been a long day, and you don't feel like cooking. You're wandering up and down the aisles of the supermarket waiting for something low in carbs to jump into your arms. Or it's lunch time and you need to eat something when the gang is going out for sandwiches. How can you put together a healthy, low-carb "grab and go" meal? Try finding items from the groups below -- try to get some protein, some vegetables, and some healthy fat into your basket, and you're good to go!

If it's just a snack you're looking for, some more ideas are in Top Ten Low-Carb Foods in Convenience Stores, which also can be found in grocery stores.

 

via lowcarbdiets.about.com

You can click on the above link for the full article.

The suggestions come from:

Deli Foods
Salad Bars
Vegetables
Pre-Made Salads
Deviled Eggs
Individual Cheeses
Sugar-Free Yogurt
Low-Sugar Fruit
Sugar-Free Gelatin Snacks
Low-Carb Meal Replacement Bars

Quick Veggie & Beef Noodle Bowl recipe

What You Need

1/4 cup KRAFT Light CATALINA Dressing

1 lb.  boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips

2 cups each sliced carrots, bok choy and red peppers

1 can  (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth

1 tsp. each ground ginger and garlic powder

2 cups  hot cooked angel hair pasta

Make It

 

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add meat and carrots; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until meat is done.

ADD bok choy, peppers, broth and seasonings; mix well. Bring just to boil, stirring occasionally.

SERVE over pasta.

via www.kraftrecipes.com

That Graduation Cake Was Staring Me In The Face ...

And I said, "Why don't you jump on my plate."  The gratification only lasted seconds until the guilt of eating something sweet flooded me.

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Mexican Cobb Salad

This sounds pretty good to me and it's great for those hot summer days when we don't want to cook.

Mediterranean Diet ... Proven Beneficial Effects For Cardiovascular Health & Wellness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects
  not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its
  individual components including waist circumference,
  HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood

  pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a
  new study published in March 2011 issue of the Journal of
  the American College of Cardiology.

Diabetic Friendly Impossibly Easy BLT Pie

This great recipe only has 10 grams of carbs per serving.  Yum!

Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup

A great low carb broccoli cheese soup that will definitely become a favorite.