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Chicken Marsala: A Healthier Twist on this Restaurant Favorite

…grain wheat flour 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup Marsala wine ½ cup low sodium chicken broth ½ lemon, juiced or ¼ cup lemon juice 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 teaspoons whole grain wheat flour (if needed) Place chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper. Pound with a flat…

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Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

…using plain, non-fat yogurt, ice, and a little stevia or xylitol as a sweetener. * Top your fish dishes with mango salsa. * Try a grilled portabella mushroom for dinner. * Add extra frozen veggies to canned or homemade soups or other dishes. * Dip snap peas, baby tomatoes, carrots, celery, or broccoli florets…

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Recipes for Diabetes: Hot and Sour Soup

…it’s low glycemic and waistline-friendly. So grab a bowl and enjoy! Hot and Sour Soup Serves 5 8 dried shitake mushrooms 3 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth 4 ounces button mushrooms, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 4 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup canned bamboo shoots, drained…

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Recipes for Diabetes: Roasted Vegetables With Mustard Vinaigrette

…a beat. Roasted Vegetables With Mustard Vinaigrette Serves 4 1 thinly sliced eggplant 2 small sliced zucchini ½ pound sliced raw mushrooms or whole Portobello mushrooms 3–4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons vinegar ½ teaspoon mustard powder ¼ teaspoon celery seed Pinch of…

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Recipes for Diabetes: Tapas Trio

…in small bowls and enjoy! You can find this and other delicious recipes for diabetes in my Reversing Diabetes Cookbook. Tapas Trio Serves 4 1 cup mushrooms 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt substitute ½ clove garlic, peeled and minced ¼ cup…

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Recipes for Diabetes: Vegetable-Tofu Shish Kebabs

mushrooms olive oil spray Soak 8, 10- or 12-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, rice wine, xylitol, ginger, and garlic and stir well. Divide into two bowls. Place tofu cubes into one bowl of marinade. Place onion, tomatoes, pepper, and mushrooms in…

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Recipes for Diabetes: Stuffed Peppers Provencale

…oil spray 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 (14½-ounce) can low-sodium tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped 1 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon tomato…

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Sicilian Chicken Marsala

…wheat flour * 1 tablespoon olive oil * ½ cup Marsala wine * ½ cup low sodium chicken broth * ½ lemon, juiced or ¼ cup lemon juice * 1 cup sliced mushrooms * 1 tablespoon chopped parsley * 2 teaspoons whole grain wheat flour (if needed) Place chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper. Pound with…

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Recipes for Diabetes: Moo Shoo Vegetables in Lettuce Leaves

…ground ginger 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded 1 large carrot, shredded 6 green onions (with green tops), cut lengthwise into thin shreds 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced ½ cup canned bamboo shoots, drained and cut lengthwise into thin strips ½ cup canned water chestnuts, finely chopped ¼ cup hoisin…

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5 Easy, Healthy Dinners You Can Make in Minutes

…five dinners you can make with what you have on hand: 1. 20-Minute Stir-Fry: Spray pan with olive oil cooking spray and add sliced onions, peppers, mushrooms, and whatever other vegetables you have handy. Add 1 pound of diced extra-firm tofu or cooked chicken. Sauté on medium heat until the vegetables…

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Eating Right Made Easy

…cheese (¼ cup reduced-fat cottage cheese with ¼ cup salsa) Dinner: * 4 ounces broiled salmon * Roasted vegetables (zucchini, squash, eggplant, and mushrooms are good options) * Green salad with low-calorie, reduced-fat dressing Meal Plan #2: Lunch: * Lentil soup or another vegetable-based soup with protein…

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Salad: Mix and Match Style

…* Lightly steamed peapods * Diced red, yellow, or green pepper * Sliced carrots * Cucumber slices * A sprinkle of cooked corn kernels or peas * Mushrooms * Chopped Vidalia or green onions * Artichoke hearts * Black olives * Radishes * A sprinkle of sunflower seeds or almonds * A small handful of dried…

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4 Comfort Foods You Can Enjoy Guilt-Free!

…season’s bounty: Winter vegetables are filled with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber and taste delicious roasted. Cut sweet potatoes, onions, mushrooms, carrots, and winter squash into bite size chunks (about ½”). Place on a cookie tray, lightly greased with olive oil, and sprinkle with rosemary…

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Is Organic Worth the Cost?

…pineapples, avocados, asparagus, sweet peas, mangoes, eggplant, domestic cantaloupe, kiwi, cabbage, watermelon, sweet potatoes, grapefruit, and mushrooms. The bottom line is don’t let the high cost of organic food stop you from loading up on produce. No matter how they’re grown, vegetables (and…

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