Drink Tea to Beat Diabetes

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Tuesday February 22, 2011
In This Issue: Drink Tea to Beat Diabetes New Scientific Breakthroughs Slash Heart Attack Risk in HALF Women: Spot the Symptoms Say Good-bye to Dieting for Good! Featured Recipe: Herbed Chicken and Apple Burgers Drink Tea to Beat Diabetes Nowadays tea is totally en vogue. Fancy tea shops and tea houses seem to be popping up everywhere, featuring everything from classic Earl Grey to fancy Genmaicha green tea. This is great news for you, because tea has been known to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, and it's been linked to weight loss and increased metabolism. In fact, laboratory studies show that tea can boost insulin activity by more than fifteen-fold, which of course means better blood sugar for you. As if that wasn't enough incentive to brew a cup, in one study, moderate tea drinkers (about 3 cups a day) had a 28% lower death rate after heart attacks than people who didn't drink tea! It doesn't matter what you put in your cup—green, black, white, oolong—any kind of tea is great for you and loaded in antioxidants. There are a multitude of teas to try, and they vary in taste and level of caffeine, so grab a cup and see which type fits your palate. Here are some of the most common: White tea is picked and harvested before the leaves have opened. It's the least processed and caffeinated of all the teas. Green tea is highest in antioxidants because it's processed before enzymes have the chance to break down the compounds in the tea. Oolong tea is dried for a longer time than green tea, allowing the enzymes to work longer. It's about halfway between green and black tea in terms of drying time. Black tea is the most common tea (think Earl Gray, English Breakfast and Lipton). The leaves are processed longer to oxidize more of the compounds. It's the most caffeinated of the teas. Chai is actually just black tea that's combined with spices such as cardamom, cloves, pepper, and cinnamon—which is also magic for blood sugar, which means double-duty blood glucose stabilizing power! No matter what tea suits your tastebuds, they're ALL good for you—and tea has zero carbs and virtually no calories. So you can have several cups a day, as long as you don't add sugar. So take a break from your coffee routine and brew a pot of tea instead! SPECIAL OFFER New Scientific Breakthroughs Slash Heart Attack Risk in HALF The medical community is simply astounded. New research is proving – in study after study – that eating a low-fat diet is completely ineffective in protecting against a heart attack. That's because all the heart-healthy evidence points to the fact that we need to eat fat to lose fat! Splurge on steak for the protective power of protein! Eat shrimp and cool down artery inflammation! Snack on chocolate – it's not just permitted – it's essential. Find out how you can halve your risk of a heart attack by adding the right fats to your diet – click here now. Women: Spot the Symptoms Eighty percent of women ages 40 to 60 have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Which is why you should know that the symptoms of a heart attack for a woman can be very different from those for a man. In fact, a surprisingly large percentage of female heart-attack victims never have chest pain. Do you know the correct symptoms to look for? They include: • Pain in the upper back and shoulder • Shortness of breath • Dizziness • Stomach pain, indigestion and/or nausea • Cold sweat • Extreme fatigue       SPECIAL OFFER Say Good-bye to Dieting for Good! Anyone who's ever tried following a strict diet knows: they just don't work. And, it's not surprising either. Most diets want you to do too much, too quickly, for reasons that are too complicated to explain. The GOOD NEWS – according to the country's leading doctors, nutritionists and weight loss authorities – is that you can now say good-bye to dieting for good! You don't have to follow strict food regimens, do crazy workout routines, pop pills or ditch the foods you love. Instead, all it takes is for you to stick to a set of tried-and-tested weight loss skills. Weight loss tricks you can easily match with your lifestyle, personality and eating preferences. What's more, the research shows that you can enjoy mastering all the necessary skills in just 12 short weeks. Lose weight and keep it off – without dieting – by reading more here. Herbed Chicken and Apple Burgers This recipe will lighten up your burgers, and add new flavor at the same time. First, use ground chicken instead of beef. Then, to boost the fiber and flavor, add grated apples, as well as fresh sage and thyme. Serve burgers on whole-wheat buns spread with the sweet honey mustard sauce. Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken 1 large red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 2 large green apples, such as Granny Smith (for a tart taste) or Golden Delicious (for a sweet taste), peeled and coarsely grated 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split 3 ounces watercress sprigs, large stalks discarded  Serves 4 Preparation 1    In a large bowl, place the chicken, onion, breadcrumbs, apples, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix the ingredients together until the ingredients are distributed evenly throughout. Wet your hands, then divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, and shape each into a burger about 4 inches in diameter and 1 1/2-inches thick. Chill the burgers for 1 hour to firm up the meat and make it easier to hold together while it cooks. 2    Preheat the grill or broiler to high. Place burgers on a rack about 6 inches from the source of heat. Grill or broil the burgers, turning them once, until they are golden brown on both sides and just until they are still juicy but cooked through completely. 3    While the burgers cook, mix the mustard and honey in a small cup. On a flat surface, open the 4 buns with the soft cut sides up. Spread the cut sides of both the tops and bottoms of the buns with the honey mustard. Pile one-fourth of the watercress on the bottom of each bun. 4    When the burgers are ready, transfer a burger to the bottom of each bun, placing it on top of the watercress. Cover with the top of the bun and serve immediately.  Per burger: 364 cal, 5 g fat (1 g sat), 49 g carbs, 34 g protein, 6 g fiber, 64 mg chol, 872 mg sodium Until next issue, here's to good health! Neil Wertheimer Editor in Chief, Reverse Diabetes In the Next Issue: What Did You Say? Scientific Proof That Grandma's Old-Fashioned Remedies Really Work! Chicken 3 Ways Massage Diabetes Away! Featured Recipe: Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad With Pineapple Salsa
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The Peanut Butter Diabetes Remedy

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Thursday, February 17, 2011
In This Issue: Is Your Doctor Friend or Foe? The Secret to Shrinking Your Insulin Resistance is in Your Fridge—and Not a Pharmacy! The Peanut Butter Diabetes Remedy When it Comes to Your Health, Grandma Knows Best Featured Recipe: Oatmeal-Peanut Butter Trail Bars Is Your Doctor Friend or Foe? If you bumped into your doctor at the grocery store, would he or she know your name? Would you stop and have a friendly chat, asking questions that require some awareness of each other's lives? If the answer to either of these questions is no, it's time to reconsider your relationship, and to question whether you or the good doctor is coming up short. The ongoing debate about healthcare in America focuses on big-picture issues like who is covered by what insurance, at what price, with what levels of service and personal choice. It is a complex and difficult debate to be sure. But lost in the discussion sometimes is a basic truth: People live longer and have better health when they have strong, ongoing interactions with a primary-care doctor. And that is under your control, not the insurance company's. So think about the healthy long-term business relationships in your life. It could be an accountant, lawyer, business partner, or even a gardener. Chances are, they are successful thanks to a high level of trust, respect, communication, familiarity, and commitment. You should strive for the same attributes in your relationship with your doctor. Especially if you have diabetes. Your doctor should be your right-hand man (or woman) in making you as healthy and comfortable as you can possibly be. Think of him as your partner in managing your diabetes, not just a stranger you see once a year. Does he remember the complications and concerns that are specific to you, and follow up with you to make sure they've been resolved? He should. Does she rush through your office visits? Is she unavailable when you need to see or talk to her? She shouldn't. Are they aware of what you are doing to manage your health, such as the supplements you take, the exercise routine you follow, or even your unique eating patterns? A caring doctor would. Many people have become complacent and accepting of brusque doctors who make them feel as if they are just another number in a bakery line. Your health is too important to accept such cold care. You deserve devoted medical attention from your doctor(s) at every visit. In return, are you holding up your end of the relationship? Are you being honest and open about your condition, your life, your habits? If you are looking for a new doctor, or simply reevaluating your current one, start by talking about the details of your health and lifestyle directly with them. Ask the doctor: •    Do you have special training in diabetes? •    What tests will you do at regular office visits? •    What days are you not in the office? Who covers on nights and weekends? •    Are you associated with other diabetes care professionals? After the visit, ask yourself: •    Did the doctor really listen to my concerns? •    Was the doctor concerned about my diabetes control? •    Did the doctor answer my questions? You should also feel comfortable speaking to the office staff about appointments, insurance, and billing. If you don't feel that the office as a whole (this includes receptionists, nurses, technical staff, etc.), will take time to answer these basic questions, it's best to find an office that will.  SPECIAL OFFER The Secret to Shrinking Your Insulin Resistance is in Your Fridge—and Not a Pharmacy! "Your fridge!" I hear you say, "How can that possibly be?" And yes, I also couldn't believe my eyes at first. But then I saw the facts... the scientific research that proves how a glass of milk can reduce your insulin resistance by a whopping 21%!  What's more, I also discovered that there are another 9 drug-free remedies I can use to the same, and even greater effect. Discover what they are – and how powerful they are – right here... The Peanut Butter Diabetes Remedy Peanut butter packs a one-two punch against blood-sugar spikes because it contains both protein and "good" fat—the unsaturated type that protects your heart and reduces inflammation, and that also digests slowly for even blood-sugar control. In one major study, women who ate peanut butter at least five times a week were as much as 30 percent less likely to develop diabetes! Here are five creative ways to eat more peanut butter, for your health and pleasure. Just remember: Peanut butter contains lots of calories. To avoid gaining weight, keep each serving to a tablespoon. 1. Spread a tablespoon of peanut butter on whole-grain waffles or pancakes for breakfast. Add berries for fiber, too! 2. Make a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread for a pack-and-go lunch. Or smear half a banana with some peanut butter as a snack. 3. Spread peanut butter on whole-grain crackers instead of cheese. 4. Spread peanut butter on apple slices, celery sticks, or carrots for an extra-low GL snack. 5. Mix peanut butter into oatmeal for a creamy, high-protein, high-fiber breakfast.     SPECIAL OFFER When it Comes to Your Health, Grandma Knows Best That's what I told my doctor when he asked about my asthma medication. And you can bet he was amazed when I told him how Grandma's "Coca-Cola Cure" really worked!  Unbelievable? Think again. You can heal your own everyday health problems and reduce your dependence on pricey medications by just using simple, safe, everyday home remedies like…  keep reading… Oatmeal-Peanut Butter Trail Bars When you bake your own "energy" bars, you can be assured that they include whole grains like rolled oats and whole-wheat flour, and healthy fats like canola oil, peanut butter, and walnuts. Peanut butter stands in for butter in these treats, reducing the saturated fat and boosting protein. These bars make ideal snacks—tuck one into your pocket when you head out the door. Ingredients 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup natural-style smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/3 cup honey 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or almonds (2 ounces) 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips Makes 24 bars Preparation 1    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. 2    Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the peanut butter, sugar, and honey in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until blended. Blend egg and egg whites with a fork in a small bowl. Add to the peanut butter mixture, along with oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add reserved flour mixture and mix with a rubber spatula. Mix in oats, dried cranberries (or raisins), walnuts (or almonds), and chocolate chips. Scrape batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a piece of plastic wrap to spread batter into an even layer. 3    Bake the bars until lightly browned and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a rack before cutting into 24 bars.  Per serving (one 2 x 2-inch bar): 175 cal, 8 g fat (1 g sat), 24 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 9 mg chol, 68 mg sodium Until next issue, here's to good health! Neil Wertheimer Editor in Chief, Reverse Diabetes In the Next Issue: Drink Tea to Beat Diabetes New Scientific Breakthroughs Slash Heart Attack Risk in HALF Women: Spot the Symptoms Say Good-bye to Dieting for Good! Featured Recipe: Herbed Chicken and Apple Burgers
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Make Pizza Your Friend, Not Your Foe

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Thursday February 10, 2011
In This Issue: Make Pizza Your Friend, Not Your Foe Surprising Switch for How to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Make Pizza Your Friend, Not Your Foe Is Your Morning Coffee a SECRET WEAPON Against Disease? Featured Recipe: Mediterranean Salad with Edamame Function Over Fashion Sunglasses can be glamorous, expressive, and even iconic, as Jacqueline Kennedy taught us. They tell the world a lot about our sense of style and personal taste—so much so that we often forget they're not just a fashion accessory, but also a very important utility that we need to protect our eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. The sun gives off ultraviolet radiation in UVA and UVB forms that are absorbed through the pupils of our eyes. Just as these rays can be damaging to our skin, they can also do the same to our eyes. Macular degeneration and cataracts are both forms of such eye damage. In fact, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55 in the United States, and cataracts affect about half of all people over the age of 80. People with diabetes have a 40% increased risk of developing cataracts—plus, their cataracts develop earlier and more quickly than in people who don't have the disease. Thankfully, sunglasses with UV protection can block all of the ultraviolet radiation from both UVA and UVB rays. The problem is, most people choose fashion over function. Nowadays, you can buy sunglasses everywhere—from drug stores to fancy department stores—but don't let price be your guide. Not all expensive, designer shades have UV protection. Look for shades that are certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to block at least 99% of both UVA and UVB radiation. Glasses should fit tightly but comfortably on your face. They shouldn't slide down your nose, or fall off if you move briskly or shake your head from side to side. Wear them every time you go outside, even if it's cloudy, because ultraviolet radiation filters through the clouds. You should abide by the same rule that you apply to sunscreen: Just because you can't see the sun doesn't mean its radiation can't harm you. Sunglasses that have UVA and UVB protection do not have to be expensive. There are many affordable pairs to choose from—and some are downright cheap! Opt for protection first, then fashion. SPECIAL OFFER Surprising Switch for How to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Starting today you no longer have to struggle to "manage" or "control" your diabetes -- you can actually throw it into reverse.  And maybe, even make it go away for good.  In fact you could drop your blood sugar 25% in as little as 12 weeks while reducing your medications and simplifying your treatment.  Picture it.  Three months from today your doctor could look at your numbers and say, "Let's start to taper off those meds...." Here's how... Make Pizza Your Friend, Not Foe Pizza doesn't have to be bad for you. You can enjoy a slice or two if you do it the diabetes-friendly way. Here's how: 1.    Opt for thin crust. The thicker the crust—especially Sicilian—the higher the Glycemic Load of the meal. Even better is whole-wheat crust, which is becoming more widely available. 2.    Swap peppers for pepperoni. That spicy, greasy meat really sabotages you with extra calories and saturated fat, both of which contribute to insulin resistance. Instead, try sautéed peppers and onions, mushrooms, broccoli, or olives. 3.    Get a salad on the side, and eat it before your pizza. The fiber of the salad will fill you up, and the vinegar in the dressing will lower the Glycemic Load of the meal. 4.    Make it yourself. Buy whole-wheat pita breads, and use them to make individual pizzas at home. Add lots of tomato sauce (bypass spaghetti sauce though, since it is loaded with extra sugar), a mix of vegetables, plenty of herbs and spices, a drizzle of olive oil, and a nice coating of grated cheese. Bake in an oven at 400°F for seven to ten minutes. It'll be yummy, unique, and a fraction of the calories in a few slices of pizzeria pie.    SPECIAL OFFER Is Your Morning Coffee a SECRET WEAPON Against Disease? YES! Breakthrough research has found there's phenomenal healing power in every cup – especially when it comes to lowering the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer's, depression AND high cholesterol. What's more, you can now unlock the incredible healing power of everyday food to treat everything from colds to cancer in the most natural, most safe and delicious way possible! Get all the answers, the research-validated treatments and successful remedies you need to live pain free, disease free and worry free right now... Mediterranean Salad with Edamame We LOVE this salad. It has a marvelous mix of ingredients—among them olives, lemon, garlic, and mint—that transports you immediately to Italy or Greece. And the addition of edamame beans is a marvelous surprise—and so healthy! Ingredients 1 cup frozen shelled edamame beans 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon sugar Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce (1/2 small head) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sliced English cucumber 2/3 cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, washed, dried, and torn into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed, dried, and torn into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Serves 8 Preparation 1    Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the edamame beans and cook, covered, over medium heat until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. 2    Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, and pepper in a screw-top jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to blend. 3    Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, olives, mint, parsley, and cooked edamame beans in a large bowl. Just before serving, drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad, and toss to coat well. Sprinkle each serving with feta.  Per serving (1 1/4 cup): 220 cal, 17 g fat (5 g sat), 10 g carbs, 7 g protein, 3 g fiber, 15 mg chol, 500 mg sodium Until next issue, here's to good health! Neil Wertheimer Editor in Chief, Reverse Diabetes In the Next Issue: Making Your Doctor Work for YOU The Secret to Shrinking Your Insulin Resistance is in Your Fridge—and Not a Pharmacy! Why (and How) You Should Eat Peanut Butter 5 Times a Week When it Comes to Your Health, Grandma Knows Best Oatmeal-Peanut Butter Trail Bars
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Surprising Grocery-Store Dangers

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Thursday, February 3, 2011
In This Issue: Surprising Grocery-Store Dangers The TRUTH About "Magic Foods" Snuff Out Secret Sugars Hiding in Your Food Say Goodbye to Pain in 15 Minutes Flat! Featured Recipe: Chewy Date and Walnut Bars Surprising Grocery-Store Dangers From bank ATMs to smartphones with GPS, from one-click online buying to drive-through coffee shops, modern living has become incredibly convenient. Entrepreneurs create shortcuts and easy solutions for most every task we face, and that "luxury" certainly extends to our food. Some of these timesaving grocery conveniences are diabetes friendly: Think frozen fruit or low-sodium chicken broth. But many convenience-friendly foods are loaded with fat, sugar, sodium, and/or preservatives. They're terrible for anyone who doesn't have diabetes, and downright dangerous for those who do. Don't fall victim to fancy packaging and tempting slogans—"Ready in minutes!"—when your health is at stake.  Some infamous convenience foods to avoid: Seasoned or "gourmet-style" frozen vegetables. That unidentifiable sauce that comes in a pre-seasoned frozen bag of peas and carrots is a nightmare for your waistline, your heart, and your blood sugar. It's loaded with saturated fat, and copious amounts of sodium and sugar. What's more, it doesn't even save you that much time! Buy plain frozen peas and carrots, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and some fresh herbs like dill and parsley. Sure, they're quick, but powdered iced tea mixes or prepared flavored iced teas are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars that can send your blood sugar into the stratosphere. Plus they're artificially flavored, meaning the taste comes not from actual tea leaves, but factory-created chemicals meant to match the taste of real tea. It's much healthier (and cheaper) to make your own iced tea from a few tea bags, and keep a jug in the fridge. Most tea-bag boxes have recipes, so just follow along and get creative.  Try green tea, white tea, or a mix of herbal teas. Throw a bunch of lemon slices in, but please, skip the sugar. Spice mixes like grill seasoning might seem like a time saver, but store-bought concoctions often contain a huge amount of salt, and sometimes, sugar. It only takes a minute to combine a few spices, and most cookbooks tell you exactly what you need. Or, get creative and make your own: Try equal parts paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper, plus a dash of salt. That's a perfect combo for almost all fish and meat. Boxed rice "entrée" or side-dish mixes are basically white rice (blood-sugar enemy number one), lots of salt, and factory-processed flavorings and spices. They're priced way beyond the ingredients sold individually. So you're paying a premium on an item that can potentially raise your blood pressure—and send your blood-sugar levels skyrocketing—just to save a few minutes in the kitchen. Next time, buy a bag of brown rice, measure out what you need, add your own herbs and other seasonings, and cook the rice according to package directions. If you need a pick-me-up, reach for a vitamin-and fiber-rich piece of fruit, a yogurt, or a small handful of nuts, not one of those on-the-go energy or protein bars. The calorie-laden bars are usually stacked at the checkout counter because they depend on impulse buyers who grab them, thinking they are more wholesome than a candy bar. Unfortunately, they can have very high fat and sugar content, and are often as caloric as a regular candy bar! And at $2 to $3 a bar, they're also two-to-three times more expensive than a candy bar. SPECIAL OFFER The TRUTH About "Magic Foods" Want to know if "Magic Foods" can really help you conquer diabetes? Check out what these readers are saying about our doctor-approved guide:   "I have read it cover to cover, have modified my diet and now my Blood Sugar numbers have dropped to the point that the doctor said I am no longer Diabetic. I am sure that the book will save some lives. Thank you"  – Chuck Tibbens, Georgetown, KY "The greatest of books on the subject of blood sugar control. I was so impressed that I ordered another to send my son whose wife has Diabetes 2." – Faye Dickinson, Kansas City, MO Find out how Magic Foods can help YOU reverse your diabetes. Click here now! Snuff Out Secret Sugars Hiding in Your Food Even if an ingredient label doesn't list sugar, it doesn't mean there isn't any. It's worth familiarizing yourself with some of the kinds of sugar manufacturers use so you're not fooled into thinking an item is better for you than it is. Here are some words to watch out for on ingredient labels: • Amazake • Carob powder • High-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, fructose  • Dextrose • Evaporated cane juice • Fruit juice concentrate • Honey • Maltose   SPECIAL OFFER Say Goodbye to Pain in 15 Minutes Flat! Anyone who suffers from painful cramps, aching legs or dangerous swelling knows how debilitating it can be – and how difficult it can be to feel pain-free fast. However, the good news is that a super-quick solution has finally arrived! Now, you can stop pain instantly – even before it starts. Transform your life with a highly effective breakthrough and you can be pain-free in a little as 15 minutes a day. Best of all, you can use this home-health conditioner on your sofa or in your car to enjoy living your life pain-free! Read more here... Chewy Date and Walnut Bars These chewy snack bars are a special treat for lunchboxes—as well as for a midday snack or coffee break. Only a little reduced-fat margarine and oil are needed for the dough. Dates add natural sweetness, while walnuts and sunflower seeds provide extra texture. The result is both nutritious and delicious. Homemade snack bars are also less expensive than store-bought versions. Ingredients Cooking spray 2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine spread 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 cup light-brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey Zest of 1 orange 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/3 cup dried pitted dates, chopped 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 cups old-fashioned oats 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds Makes 16 bars Preparation 1    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and set aside. 2    Place the margarine, oil, sugar, honey, orange zest, and juice in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter has melted. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the dates and walnuts. Add the oats, making sure they are evenly coated with the butter mixture. 3    Spread the mixture in the prepared pan, pressing it down firmly and evenly. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top, and press down lightly to embed the seeds in the surface. 4    Bake until golden brown around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool completely in the pan. When cool, turn the bars out onto a cutting board, and slice into 16 bars. The bars can be kept in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Per bar: 103 cal, 4 g fat (0 g sat), 16 g carbs, 2 g protein, 2 g fiber, 0 mg chol, 12 mg sodium Until next issue, here's to good health! Neil Wertheimer Editor in Chief, Reverse Diabetes In the Next Issue: Function Over Fashion Surprising Switch for How to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Make Pizza Your Friend, Not Your Foe Is Your Morning Coffee a SECRET WEAPON Against Disease? Featured Recipe: Mediterranean Salad with Edamame
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