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.

Saturday, October 19, 2019

ORANGE COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD

1 large carton large curd low-fat cottage cheese
1 tub (8-oz) sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 box (4-serving size) sugar-free orange-flavored gelatin
1 regular can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained
1 small can mandarin oranges, well drained

In a large mixing bowl combine all the salad ingredients. Using a large silicone spatula, gently combine until thoroughly mixed. Transfer to a bowl or dish with a lid; cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
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Note: This should be a side dish to a lean protein item such as a boneless skinless chicken breast, pork loin, etc. It is a good salad to make for large meals, pitch-in meals, etc. You can have a serving along with everyone else and not be tempted to "eat the whole thing".

Thursday, October 10, 2019

CLEANING WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS

This is a post from my health blog. I am sharing on my food blogs as this is important information.
Bacteria can grow in the deep knife cuts on wooden cutting boards because wood is porous and nearly impossible to clean.  A quick wipe is not enough to kill the germs on such a board.  To be sure you are getting rid of all the germs, soak wooden cutting boards in 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water for at least 2 minutes.  Wash the board with hot soapy water following the soaking.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

LOW CARB KETO JELLO WHIPS

1 box (.3-oz) Sugar Free Orange Jello (or flavor of your choice)
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup ice water
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
Pour water into a medium mixing bowl; add jello and stir until completely dissolved. Stir in the ice water (place ice in a 1-cup measuring cup and add water to fill cup). Stir into the jello mixture and stir until ice melts and mixture thickens.
Place jello mixture and Greek yogurt into a blender and blend on high 30 seconds.
Pour mixture into individual serving glasses or a medium bowl and chill for 2 hours.
Per 1 cup: 35 calories, 2 g carbs, 6 g protein
Photo and my version of a recipe from Resolution Eats

Note: I do not follow or promote a KETO diet. I do however eat a KETO recipe from time to time.