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Summertime fun for kids with Diabetes

May 3rd, 2009

Summer is around the corner and for children with diabetes this season can be challenging.  With increased activity levels blood sugar control can become more difficult.  For parents looking for more information on how to handle changes during this season one may want to contact LifeScan which has an online magazine for children, families and adults living with juvenile diabetes.

 

LifeScan recognizes the important role diabetes camps play in the lives of children with diabetes. Diabetes camps teach children how to live actively with diabetes, encourage confidence in self-care routines and allow children to share their experiences. LifeScan sponsors a diabetes camp database at the children with Diabetes Web site.

 

Additional resources can be found at the American Diabetes Association or The Juvenile Diabetes Association. 

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A New Direction

May 3rd, 2009

“Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude toward us.”

Earl Nightingale 

In order to have a more positive attitude towards life one starts with the decision to view everything as a doorway to an opportunity.  We should acknowledge that many of our life’s situations can be changed by our determining to view the situations as our choices. When we accept what is as “is” - then we can make a decision to stay or move on. For one to change their life’s direction in a positive way one only needs to make the decision to do so and act on that decision. 

So go on - Make Healthy Choices, Today!  Yours Truly, Beth Beller

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Diet Dilemma

April 11th, 2008

I was talking to a colleague yesterday who has gained 50-60 pounds in the last couple of years.  The frustration of not being in the same body that one was used to be in is perplexing.

Somehow we never notice the weight going on until we see the scale at numbers we cannot believe.  Then we feel stuck.  Wouldn’t it be nice if we can think about that before we take the extra piece of… 

Unfortunately, too many of us do not recognize the consequences of our eating actions.  My advice for getting rid of the bulge; start with a complete and accurate (brutally honest) food diary.  That is record when you eat, what you ate, amounts and activities surrounding the food choice including any periods of exercise. 

I suggested that this should be done with no right or wrong in mind.  Then sit back - look at the dairy and begin to identify the 1 area that would be the easiest to modify.  Start there - enlist the help of a registered dietitian (if desired) and begin to monitor small modest changes that will then end in a long lasting weight loss.  Done right this is one journey that you may never need to do again.  

So go on - Make Healthy Choices, Today! 

Yours Truly, Beth Beller 

 

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Read a Nutrition Label to eat healthier

July 9th, 2007

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has provided a colorful guide to reading the Nutrition Labels (found on packaged foods) the right way.

It also provides thumb-rules to follow, as we use the Nutrition Label to eat healthier.

You can view the guide at this link: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/nutfacts.pdf

Page 3 is the colorful poster.

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Video Recipe: Un-steak over wild rice & Vegetarian Chili

July 5th, 2007

Here’s our very own Beth Beller showing us how to make Un-steak over Wild Rice, and then Vegetarian Chili… with ingredients from NDlabs.com

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Soy Trail Mix

July 5th, 2007

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Good for You Pizza Dough, with Flax Seed

July 5th, 2007

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Vegetarian - Meatless Meatballs make a community debut

July 5th, 2007

Wow! Last week at a community event the attendees didn’t know how healthy their food choices were. I used Nutritional Designs (ND Labs) Salisbury Delight to make meatless meatballs in a tangy sauce. They were so good that attendees called me for days to come to let me know that these were by far the best meatballs they have ever had.

To make remarkable meatless meatballs use: 1 package of Salisbury Delight prepared according to the package instructions. Roll the vegetarian meat into 1 inch meatballs and bake for 10-12 minutes on a greased or Teflon cookie sheet (I use spray oil) - set aside.

Mix, in a casserole dish, 1 quart of tomato sauce, 1 can of cranberry sauce, 1/2 C of brown sugar and 1 quart of water (if needed). Add the meatless meatballs and heat thru in an oven set at 300-325 degrees for ~45 minutes to 1 hour. Make sure there is enough sauce to cover the meatballs so that they will not burn.

Serve with Brown Rice or our Soy- Semolina Pastas. This is a meal they will definitely want more of.

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Great Tasting, Fast, Easy and Cholesterol Free, Meatless Din

July 5th, 2007

Nothing is easier then NutritionalDesignsDirect.com’s “Un-Steak” Slices. Do you have 18 minutes for a great dinner?

Step # 1: Put up a pot of Rice.

Step # 2: Simmer 2 1/4 Cups of water and put in 2 Cups of NutritionalDesignsDirect.com “Un-Steak” Slices. (I always add slightly more water then the package calls for, because my family likes things a little on the softer side). Let the slices simmer until all of the water is absorbed. While the rice is cooking and the slices are simmering I go to the next step.

Step # 3: Take out a skillet and sauté onions, green, yellow and red peppers. Add some soy sauce, garlic and black pepper to taste.

Step # 4: Put the sautéed vegetables into a casserole dish, mix in the “Un-Steak” Slices and place in the oven to keep warm until you are ready to serve.

Step # 5: Plate the rice first and top with the vegetarian meat and sautéed peppers.

Step # 6: Eat and Enjoy. The dish looks as great as it tastes just as good.

PS: Stay tuned; Beth’s Meatless Kitchen will soon make a debut.

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Banana Cake made with Nana Flakes

July 5th, 2007

1. Sift and blend together:

3/4 cup - Cake flour 1 1/8 - Bakers special sugar 1 tablespoon - Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon - Salt 2 tablespoons - NFDM Milk solids, non-fat

2. Cream shortening and Nana Flakes together:

1/2 cup Crisco 1/3 cup Nana Flakes Add whole eggs gradually to 11, then slowly add about 2/3 of the water:

2 Whole eggs 2/3 cup Water

3. Add part of 1 to 11 and balance of the water, then balance of 1:

Mix on medium for 4 minutes, scrape down sides at least twice during mixing. Pour into greased cake pan and bake at 365ºF until done (about 25 minutes). Makes approximately seven 8″ layers.

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