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In This Issue: Recipe Secrets from a Chef with Diabetes When a Doctor Says You've Taught Him Something, You Know You're Onto Something Good! 10 Herbs and Supplements for Diabetes 90% of All Heart Attacks Can Be Avoided Featured Recipe: Open-Face Grilled Vegetable Sandwich	Thursday December 22, 2011
Recipe Secrets from a Chef with Diabetes When Franklin Becker, a New York City chef, learned he had diabetes, he tapped his cooking skills to develop tasty, yet smart meals. Before he was diagnosed, the Brooklyn native grew up with a family tradition centered around food, including double plates of pasta and multiple slices of pizza. But Becker, who has been executive chef at several critically acclaimed restaurants in New York, knew that after his diagnosis he had to change his diet. The diet overhaul included adding serious amounts of vegetables and cutting back on carbs. Soon his body began adapting. He felt fuller on smaller portions and was more energized as well. His new selection of menu items inspired him to write The Diabetic Chef. Through his recipes, Becker is proof that you can continue to enjoy the foods you always have (or pretty darn near) and still manage your blood sugar. Here are his five ways to tweak longtime favorites to avoid the carbs and calories. Pizza, Downsized Pizza doesn't have to be a forbidden food. Swap a few ingredients and concentrate on veggies. First, brush a flour tortilla with olive oil and layer with slices of tomatoes, add thinly sliced or grated part-skim mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. Just like other homemade pizza, you can decide on different ingredients, perhaps some lean chicken for you meat lovers. Heat the pizza in oven until cheese melts. Steamy, Flavorful Vegetables Making vegetables more appealing means you'll eat more. To do that, add a bit of water to a saucepan and a teaspoon of olive oil, sea salt, and vegetables such as snap peas, broccoli, or cauliflower. Cook the water and oil down until it thickens and forms a bit of sauce. Top with fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon. This technique works with just about any vegetable, so feel free to experiment. Orange and Arugula Salad The temptation with salads is to glop them full of unhealthy dressings and extra ingredients. Instead, think simple: Toss arugula leaves with orange segments, freshly squeezed lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil. The lemon will cut through the peppery taste of the arugula. And that's it. You'll be surprised how delicious this simple salad is all by itself. Smooth, Filling Veggie Soup The double benefit of soup is that it fills you up with liquid so you're not hungry while proving a platform for loads of healthy ingredients. Fill a saucepan with water, add a head of chopped cauliflower, a couple of chopped leeks, and a clove of garlic. Cover the pan and boil the water until the cauliflower is tender. Cool slightly and transfer the soup to the blender. Add some salt, a touch of clarified butter, and a pinch of curry powder. Puree and serve. No-Bread Sandwich Carbs, who needs 'em? Eliminating those slices can shave 120 calories or more. To make your own breadless sandwich, sauté a boneless chicken breast with ginger, garlic, scallions, and soy sauce. Then wrap it in a large leaf of lettuce. For even more taste, texture, and protein, sprinkle on some toasted cashews or peanuts.   When a Doctor Says You've Taught Him Something, You Know You're Onto Something Good! As you might imagine, the Reverse Diabetes team were thrilled when Dr. J. Mackee (Pasadena, CA) had this to say about our biggest selling diabetes guide of the last decade: "This book does a fantastic job covering the many aspects and considerations involved in controlling diabetes… I learned a lot." To find what breakthrough remedies Dr Mckee was talking about – along with all the treatments that your doctor may not yet know– simply read this right now! Open-Face Grilled Vegetable Sandwich You can halve the bread carbs ordinarily found in a sandwich by using one-slice instead of two—then pile on lots of veggies for a filling and delicious lunch treat. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed and spears cut in half 1 large red bell pepper, halved and seeded 4 slices Italian bread 3 ounces goat cheese Preparation: 1    Preheat grill or broiler. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Brush mushrooms, asparagus, and bell pepper with oil mixture. 2    Grill or broil vegetables 4 inches from heat, turning over once, until tender, about 10 minutes for asparagus and bell pepper, and about 12 minutes for mushrooms. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice pepper. 3    Turn off grill or broiler. Place bread on grill or broiler rack until warm, about 2 minutes. 4    Spread goat cheese on bread. Place mushrooms on each slice. Top with bell pepper and asparagus. Serve warm. Per serving: 274 cal, 15 g fat (6 g sat), 26 g carbs, 11 g protein, 4 g fiber, 17 mg chol, 443 mg sodium SPECIAL OFFER 90% of All Heart Attacks Can Be Avoided A renowned heart specialist reveals his special treatment that scours out arteries and reduces the risk of heart attack in one week without medicine.  In fact, some of his ideas are so powerful; they actually improve your heart health in 24 hours.  His phenomenal ideas show you pain relievers that can harm your heart... how to cut your cholesterol by 30% and how low-carb diets may be clogging your arteries.  Get the full story... 10 Herbs and Supplements for Diabetes Some herbs and supplements have shown promise for lowering blood sugar, boosting insulin sensitivity, reducing high blood pressure, and cholesterol. Talk to your doctor before adding any of these to your regimen. You may also need to check your blood sugar more often and possibly have your doctor adjust your medication dosage while taking them. 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