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Here is my journey to self transformation along the physical, mental, metaphysical and spiritual planes. Join me for the ride. SW: 277 CW: 232 GW: 225 in 2025!!!!

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Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load: What’s the Difference?

Glycemic index and glycemic load both describe the impact of carbohydrates in foods on your blood sugar levels, but they’re used in differen

Often times the terminology used to describe foods that are beneficial and harmful to diabetics can be intimidating. This article clarifies the differences between glycemic index and glycemic load. Give it a read.

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Diabetes and popcorn: Glycemic index, shopping tips, and nutrition

Popcorn can be a suitable low calorie snack when people prepare it in certain ways. This article explains the nutrition and benefits of popc

Since I'm a diabetic, healthy snacking can sometimes be a challenge. Is popcorn a viable snack for someone watching their sugar levels? Well yes and no. Read on to find out.

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5 Tasty Overnight Oats Recipes for Diabetics

When it comes to breakfast, it can be tough to find something delicious and healthy, especially for those managing diabetes. Overnight oats are a fantastic choice! They’re simple to make, filled with nutrients, and can be customized to fit your taste. Let’s dive into five delicious recipes that will make your mornings brighter without spiking your blood sugar.

1. Classic Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

Nothing says comfort like the combination of apples and cinnamon. This recipe packs a hearty punch while keeping your sugar levels steady.

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

½ apple, diced

1 tsp cinnamon

A pinch of salt

Sweetener of choice (like stevia or monk fruit)

Instructions:

In a jar, mix the oats and almond milk.

Stir in the diced apple, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener.

Close the jar and let it sit in the fridge overnight.

In the morning, give it a good shake and enjoy!

This recipe is like a warm hug in a jar, perfect for cool mornings.

2. Berry Bliss Overnight Oats

Berries are not only delicious but also low in sugar, making them perfect for diabetics. This vibrant mix will start your day off right!

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened yogurt (Greek preferred)

½ cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

1 tbsp chia seeds

Sweetener of choice

Instructions:

Combine oats, yogurt, and sweetener in a bowl.

Gently mix in the berries and chia seeds.

Transfer to a jar, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Top with a few extra berries before serving.

This recipe is like a summer day in your mouth, bursting with flavor and nutrients.

3. Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

If you're a fan of the classic peanut butter and banana combo, this one’s for you! It’s creamy, satisfying, and perfect before a busy day.

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp natural peanut butter

½ banana, sliced

1 tsp chia seeds

Instructions:

In a jar, stir together oats, almond milk, and peanut butter.

Add the banana slices and chia seeds.

Seal and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, stir again and enjoy!

It’s like having dessert for breakfast, but without the guilt!

4. Chocolate Avocado Overnight Oats

For those who love chocolate, this recipe blends rich flavors with healthy fats. Plus, it’s surprisingly smooth and tasty!

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

¼ ripe avocado

2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Sweetener of choice

Instructions:

In a blender, combine almond milk, avocado, cocoa powder, and sweetener until smooth.

Pour the mixture over rolled oats in a jar and stir well.

Refrigerate overnight for a creamy treat in the morning.

This recipe feels indulgent, like a dessert, but it’s packed with benefits.

5. Tropical Coconut Chia Overnight Oats

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this bright and refreshing recipe. Coconut adds a wonderful twist that pairs perfectly with oats.

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)

1 tbsp chia seeds

¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

½ mango, diced

Sweetener of choice

Instructions:

Mix oats, coconut milk, chia seeds, and sweetener in a jar.

Add in the shredded coconut and mango.

Stir, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

This recipe is like taking a mini vacation with every bite!

These overnight oats recipes are not just tasty; they’re also a smart choice for anyone keeping an eye on their blood sugar. Easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and full of nutrition, they’ll have you looking forward to breakfast every day!

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Chicken Quesadillas

Makes: 4 tortillas (2 whole quesadillas)

Ingredients:

4 Whole wheat Mission Carb Balance tortillas

1 can Swanson white meat chicken breast chunks

Red Gold petite diced tomatoes

Velveeta Shreds Mexican cheese blend

Sour Cream (for dipping, optional)

Equipment: stove burner or griddle or cooktop, nonstick frying pan, spatula for flipping

Directions:

In a nonstick skillet, place one or two tortillas (depending on the size of the skillet).

Sprinkle cheese on HALF of one or each tortilla.

Turn the burner on to medium.

Open AND DRAIN can of chicken. Chop it with a knife. Doing it in the can is fine. Sprinkle chicken on HALF of one or each tortilla.

Sprinkle tomatoes on top of that.

Sprinkle more cheese on top of that.

Fold tortilla(s) over so it makes a semi circle.

Cook until cheese is melted.

Turn the heat up to halfway between medium and high to crisp up the tortilla(s). When sufficiently crispy, flip using a spatula. Be careful not to scratch your pan. Toast the other side. Remove from heat, turn off the burner, cut each tortilla into thirds, and serve with sour cream for dipping.

Modifications:

Feel free to add onions, black olives, or any other ingredients you like at the stage where the tortilla is still open.

Net Carbs per serving (1 tortilla, 1/2 quesadilla): 6

Sugar per serving: 2 grams

Protein per serving: 13 grams

Fiber per serving: 18 grams

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Sugar-Free Cornbread Recipe

Hi, I came up with a recipe for sugar-free cornbread that’s affordable (at least where I live). Here it is + simple instructions

INGREDIENTS 

3/4 cup flour 

3/4 cup cornmeal 

3 tsp sugar-free maple syrup

2 tsp baking powder 

1/8 tsp salt 

2 eggs 

1 1/2 tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil 

1/3 cup milk 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Preheat the oven to 425F and coat the bottom and sides of an 8x8 circle pan with non-stick spray

In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. If it looks like one ingredient, then it’s ready

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, eggs, and oil. When the ingredients are evenly combined and stick to the whisk a little, then it’s ready 

Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, trying to cover as much of the dry ingredients as you do so. Stir it all together with a large spoon until all the dry ingredients are moist. If it begins to stick together and becomes difficult to stir, then it’s ready 

Scoop the batter into the prepared dish (you’ll most likely need another, smaller spoon in addition to the main spoon), pat down to spread it across the pan, and bake for 20 minutes. Once twenty minutes are over, stick a toothpick in the middle and then pull it out. If it comes out clean, then it’s ready, but if it doesn’t, put it back in the oven 

When ready, set the cornbread on a cooling rack (still in the dish) and let cool for about 15 minutes. Once it’s comfortably warm to the touch—not burning—cut and serve! (The crust will be crunchy and difficult to cut, so be patient; go slow and steady) 

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Trout Bean Soup

No fish here, just red spotted dried beans cooked into a stick to your ribs hearty bean soup. Throw the ingredients together. Set your soup pot on simmer. Do your weekend household chores (ugh!). Then sit down to the reward of a tasty, healthy meal. You've taken good care of yourself - good job!

1 T. olive oil

1 lg. onion, chopped

2 t. garlic powder

2 t. chili powder

1 t. oregano, dried

1 t. cumin, ground

8 c. water

2 - 3 c. vegetable broth

1 c. dried trout beans or the dried bean of your choice

2 lg. carrots, chopped

2 c. frozen corn

dash salt/pepper

In a large soup pot, saute onion. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, water, vegetable broth and beans. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. until beans are tender. Add carrots, corn, salt and pepper. Simmer until carrots are tender - serve and enjoy!

I found these trout beans at my local discount grocers bulk bin. Any medium sized dry beans will work - pinto, kidney, maycoba, Great Northern.

When I'm not simmering soup and doing a-lick-and-a-promise housecleaning job, I'm sewing lace trimmed cotton aprons made from recycled fabric for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or I'm admiring the pattern variegated yarn makes on the latest crocheted scarf for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter's and friend have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell cotton pocket rainbow stars knickers, great as part of your festival costume.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she hand makes and sells knit striped afghans from recycled yarns.

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Dessert for Breakfast:

2 tbsp cream cheese

2 tbsp heavy cream

1 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter

1 tsp cocoa powder

1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)

Mash ingredients together into a paste on the bottom of a bowl until incorporated and then use a spoon or ideally a narrow spatula to form into a ball shape.

Serve with coffee.

Optional for non-t2 diabetics: spread over toast or croissant.

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Made em for my diabetic mom(i used dark chocolate and cut it instead) and she adored them i tried 2 and they were pretty tasty instead of 2.5 bananas i used 1 large banana and 2 small ones and i also baked it 2 minutes more but they were still tasty

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Taco Seasoning Mix - Healthy Eating Style

Why not go with a pre-measured envelope of taco seasoning mix? Why go to all the trouble of breaking out the measuring spoons and spices?

No added sugar or salt for one thing. The pre-packaged mix has added sugar/salt which diabetics like me don’t need. It just takes a minute to throw this together and you get the satisfaction of knowing you are doing the best you can for your self.

2 t. chili powder

1 t. oregano

dash tabasco

2 t. onion powder

2 t. garlic powder

2 t. cumin

1 lb. ground meat, cooked, crumbled - beef/pork/turkey

In a small bowl, mix together seasonings. In a fry pan with any grease drained off the meat, sprinkle seasonings, mix thoroughly. Heat through. Build your taco with lettuce - diced tomatoes - shredded cheese in a crunchy taco shell!

Thanks, Shirley!

When I’m not fixing a fast, healthy taco dinner for the family, I’m sewing cotton canvas chef aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or, I’m merrily crocheting rugs from recycled materials for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughters have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell stretch leggings from size x small to 2X.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etysy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works up knitted rainbow stripe afghans from upcycled yarns.

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