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.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

CREAMY CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD

1/3 cup raisins

2 cups peeled, coarsely grated carrots*
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
3 tbsp Splenda Granular (or 4 packets)
2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt, optional

Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with 1/2 cup very hot water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl.

Add the carrots and celery to the raisins.

Whisk the remaining ingredients together until blended and toss with the carrot/raisin mixture.

May be served immediately or refrigerated.

*A 10-oz bag of preshredded carrots work well.

Yield: 5 servings
Per serving: 90 calories, 15 grams carbs, 2 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 1 saturated, 2 grams fiber, 210 mg sodium (if using salt)
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