Gingered Cranberry Sauce

This is sweetened with maple and can be made days before you use it.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or maple flavored syrup
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar substitute equal to 1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 12-oz. package fresh cranberries
1 tsp. finely chipped fresh ginger



Directions:

In a saucepan, combine first four ingredients. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 3 minutes.

Stir in cranberries and ginger. Simmer uncovered, about 5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.

Per serving: 83 cal, 0 g total fat, o mg chol., 2 mg sodium, 22 g carb., 2 g fiber, o g pro. Exchanges: 1.5 carb., Carb choices 1.5

recipe source: Big Mama's Recipes and Resources

Shallot-mushroom gravy

This gravy is made with no fat nonstick spray instead of fatty drippings.

Total time to prep and make is 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 cup coarsely chopped shallot
1 1/2 cups sliced assorted fresh mushrooms
1 14 oz. can reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. snipped fresh oregano or marjoram or 1/4 tsp. dried oregano or marjoram, crushed
Dash ground black pepper

Directions:
Coat medium saucepan with cooking spray, heat over medium heat. Add shallot, cook and stir about 6 minutes or until tender and golden. Add mushrooms cook for about 4 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the broth and flour; add to mushroom mixture. Add remaining broth, balsamic vinegar, dried herb and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in fresh herb, if using.

Per serving: 40 calories, 0g total fat,o mg chol., 103 mg sodium,9 g carb., 1 g fiber, 1 g pro. Exchanges 0.5 carb. Carb choices o.5

Low Sodium Mixes and Sauces

Here are some great recipes for low sodium mixes and sauces that will help enhance the flavors or your meals.

#1 Italiam Seasoning Mix
(this makes about 13 servings of 1 teaspoon)

Ingredients:

1. 6 tsp. marjoram, dried
2. 6 tsp. thyme leaves, dried
3. 6 tsp. rosemary, dried
4. 6 tsp. savory ground
5. 3 tsp. dry sage, ground\
6. 6 tsp. oregano leaves, dried
7. 6 tsp. basil leaves, dried

Combine all ingredients.

(exchange list Values: vegetables 2.0, Meat, lean 4.00

Total fat 0 gm, saturated fat 0.1 gn, polyunsat fat 0.1 gm, chlesterol 0 mg, sodium 1 mg, total carb 2 gm, dietary fiber 1 gm, sugar o gn, portien o gm

#2 Taco Seasoning Mix, low sodium

Makes 3 serving, serving size is 1/2 of this recipe

Ingredients:

1. 6 tsp. chili powder
2. 5 tsp. paprika
3. 4 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
4. 3 tsp. onion powder
5. 1 tsp. garlic powder
6. 2/3 Tbsp. dry cornstarch

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. One third of mix is equivelent to 1 package (1/25 oz) purchased taco seasoning.

The Types of Diabetes

The three main kinds of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults. In this form of diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body’s immune system has attacked and destroyed them.
Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, making wise food choices, exercising regularly, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age, even during childhood. This form of diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which fat, muscle, and liver cells do not use insulin properly.

At first, the pancreas keeps up with the added demand by producing more insulin. In time, however, it loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals. Being overweight and inactive increases the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Treatment includes taking diabetes medicines, making wise food choices, exercising regularly, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

Gestational Diabetes
Some women develop gestational diabetes late in pregnancy. Although this form of diabetes usually goes away after the baby is born, a woman who has had gestational diabetes is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. Gestational diabetes is caused by the hormones of pregnancy or a shortage of insulin.

Kid's Witches Brew

This recipe was adapted from a recipe from Kool-Aid.

Ingredients:

2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Sugar Free JELL-O Brand Black Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Sugar Free JELL-O Brand Orange Flavor Gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup blueberries
3 qt. (12 cups) prepared KOOL-AID Orange Flavor Sugar free Soft Drink Mix, chilled

Directions:

FOR Hand: Dissolve black cherry gelatin in 1-1/2 cups boiling water, stirring 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into greased 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

FOR Eyeballs: Meanwhile, dissolve orange gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water, stirring 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into round or square ice cube trays. Refrigerate until thickened but not set. Insert a blueberry into the center of each gelatin eye ball. Refrigerate until completely set.
TO Assemble: Trace outline of small hand on piece of paper. Cut out pattern, then place on top of cherry gelatin. Cut around the pattern with a small sharp knife. Carefully pull hand away from pan. Place hand in punch bowl, allowing the fingers to hang over the side of the bowl. Arrange the eyeballs around the inside edge of the punch bowl. Gradually pour in the prepared drink. Serve immediately.