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.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

CHERRY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

12-oz cooked chicken breast, chopped

1/2 cup sliced celery

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1/4 cup light mayonnaise (I use olive oil mayo)

1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp snipped fresh lemon balm or lemon thyme

1/4 tsp salt (I say omit salt)

1/8 tsp black pepper

8 leaves butterhead lettuce

1 cup quartered fresh dark sweet cherries

1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

In a medium bowl combine the first 8 ingredients. Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto the lettuce leaves. Top chicken with the cherries and almonds.

Yield: 4 servings of two wraps

Per serving: 269 cal, 12 g total fat (2 g sat) 322 mg sodium (if using salt), 11g carbs, 30 g protein

Recipe from Diabetic Living 2016


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