WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Monday, August 5, 2013

MY FAVORITE STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

This is a recipe I got 45 years ago when we lived in Las Vegas, Nevada during our Air Force years.  I loved it then and I still love it.  The good thing is I still enjoy this even as a diabetic.  I did make a few changes after my diabetes diagnoses, I now use brown rice and low-sodium tomato soup.  Once I was diagnosed with diabetes and started studying nutrition, I did away with all refined grains and use only whole-grains.

8 large cabbage leaves
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 lb lean ground beef*
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Cook cabbage leaves in a large pan of boiling, salted water for a few minutes, just until softened; drain and allow to cool enough to handle.

In a large mixing bowl combine 2 tablespoons of the soup with the beef, rice, onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Divide the mixture among the 8 cabbage leaves. Fold the sides of the cabbage leaves in over the mixture and roll up.  Secure rolls with toothpicks.

In a large skillet with a lid, place the cabbage rolls seam side down. Pour the remaining soup over the rolls.

Place lid on skillet and bring to hot over medium-low heat.  Reduce heat to low and simmer 40 minutes.  Stir occasionally, spooning sauce over the rolls.


* Or chicken or turkey if you prefer.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Grandma's Slow Cooker Recipes Post

I have a recipe on my http://grandmasslowcookerrecipes.blogspot.com blog that is a great recipe for diabetics.  It is for Apple Chicken Meatballs.  Click on the link above and check it out.  When you get to the blog type Apple Chicken Meatballs in the upper left hand corner search box.  That should bring up the recipe for you.