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.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

KETO-FRIENDLY CUCUMBER SALSA

This makes a good salsa for diabetics as it has only about half as many carbs as traditional salsas. There is no sugar as some commercial salsas have.

2 med cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 med tomatoes or enough Roma tomatoes to make 1 1/2 cups chopped
3 to 4 (depending on how much heat you like) jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 of a medium red (purple) onion (do not substitute different onions
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped fine
2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped fine
1/2 tsp salt (If you have a salt problem, use 1/4 tsp but try not to eliminate altogether)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Yield: Approximately 4 1/2 cups
Serve with your favorite low carb chips or with lean meats.
Serving size: 1/4 cup = 10 calories, 2 carbs, 0 protein, 0 fat, 67 mg sodium

This is my version of a recipe I tried from  low carb yum









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