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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