Diabetic Diner

Broccoli and Cheese Potatoes

2 baked potatoes
2 tsp. margarine
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. skim milk
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
4 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
2 c. cooked broccoli

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Bake potatoes until done. Cook broccoli in salt water until tender. Melt margarine in saucepan. Add cornstarch, milk and dry mustard; cook until thick. Then stir in cheese until it melts. Stir in broccoli. Split potatoes and top with broccoli mixture. 4 servings. Exchanges: 1 serving = 1 vegetable, 1 high fat meat, 1 1/4 bread and 1/2 fat. Calories = 241 per serving. Fat = 11.5 grams. Protein = 12.5 grams. Carbohydrate = 24 grams.

People with diabetes can reduce their risk for complications if they are educated about their disease, learn and practice the skills necessary to better control their blood glucose levels, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and receive regular checkups. Smokers should stop smoking, and overweight women with diabetes should develop moderate exercise regimens under the guidance of a health care provider to help them lose weight and achieve a healthy weight.

Carrot Salad

1 1/2 c. grated carrots
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. salt (opt.)

Combine ingredients and chill. (Can use “light”, no cholesterol mayonnaise.)

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Healthy eating from a diabetic menu helps keep your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, in your target range. Physical activity is an important part of staying healthy, losing weight and controlling your blood glucose. You can avoid many health problems by monitoring your blood glucose levels.

Gazpacho

4 tomatoes, quartered
1/2 sm. onion, sliced
1/2 green pepper, seeded, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
4 sprigs parsley
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. instant beef bouillon
1 tsp. salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. canola (Puritan) oil
2 tbsp. vinegar
3/4 c. cold water
2 ice cubes

Put all ingredients in blender. Cover. Blend 15 seconds or until all ingredients pass through blades. Do not over blend. Serve garnished with toasted croutons, or any of the vegetables used in the soup, thinly sliced or chopped. Makes six servings. Serve cold.

Approximately 9.1 million or 8.9% of all women in the United States have diabetes. Women with diabetes have an increased risk of vaginal infections and complications during pregnancy. For women who do not currently have diabetes, pregnancy brings the risk of gestational diabetes.