It might surprise you, but diabetes does not mean you have to stay away from all food like it is a poison. There are some really great foods to indulge in as a diabetic and some even help you manage your blood sugar! 8 Foods to Indulge in as a Diabetic Cinnamon- Cinnamon […]
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West-Mex Taco ‘Cupcakes’
When I told my daughter we having Taco Cupcakes for dinner, she scrunched up her nose and said, “Huh..what?” My family’s favorite meals often include something in the category of West-Mex or Italian. Good thing both of those categories often include cheese. I have to say, that is my biggest weakness. Being that I am […]
DIY Natural Peanut Butter Recipe #Ninja #Diabetic Friendly
A week ago, I finally gave in an bought a Ninja. I got the Kitchen ProSystem 1100 . I had been wanting it for a couple years ever since I saw the commercials for it. One reason was the power is supplies without the price of an expensive machine. We drink a lot of smoothies […]
Lower Carb Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe
It’s March and that means it’s Shamrock Shake time at McDonald’s. If you have never had a shamrock shake, it’s a mint flavored shake that is one of the most popular yearly traditions during the month of March. While it has been out in the restaurant for a week or two now, it will […]
Diabetic Dijon Mustard Chicken
So, as you can tell, I could not come up with a name for this recipe that sounded interesting. I like to experiment from time to time and although my creations are sometimes flops and not something I would feed to a dog, occasionally, they are really good, but don’t look the nicest. I named […]
Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
The Superbowl is almost here and you are probably on a hunt for low carb game day recipes. While most tailgating snacks tend to be savory or salty, this Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip is not. It is low carb, but sweet (no too much) just the same, so it’s a welcome change in […]
Easy BBQ Wings
The Superbowl is almost here. On February 2nd the Denver Broncos will Face off with the Seattle Seahawks for Superbowl XLVII. You are probably already thinking about what you will be munching on during the big game. As a diabetic, all the temping treats can be hard to resist. One of the classic foods eaten […]
Diabetic Friendly Jello Cookies
One of my favorite types of cookie is a soft and chewy one. I am not the type who likes to dunk my cookies in milk, so I don’t need a crunchy texture to hold up. Although I don’t have a huge sweet tooth, I like to occasionally have a treat. These Jello Cookies are […]
How to Host a Pancake Bar Party
Weekends are a great time to make pancakes. I love to do a “pancake” bar at my home, especially if I have company on weekend mornings as it is a fun way to allow everyone to top their pancake exactly how they want. Hosting a pancake bar party is very simple. You just need a […]
#Diabetic Friendly Orange Cream Cupcakes
Diabetics often have to miss out on sweet treats because they would put them into carb overload. Of course, you can skip carbs entirely at a meal in order to enjoy a small dessert, but if the carb in the meal is too tempting, that may be a hard choice. With summer still more than […]
Heavenly Chocolate Banana Bread #Diabetic Friendly
I love chocolate. However, many delicious and almost sinful chocolate foods usually are way over the top in sugar content and make my blood sugar sky rocket. The biggest issue with many diabetic desserts is they are dry and kind of bland. I am not much of a baker and this Heavenly Chocolate Banana […]