Secretly Healthy 87 Calorie Brownies!

Have you ever wished you could have a huge, luscious, rich, gooey, chocolatey brownie for under

100 calories? If you just screamed yes and began licking your computer screen then A. Stop, that's disgusting. B. It may be time for you to chill out about the calorie counting, but if that's what floats your boat then cool beans because... C. Today is your lucky day!

Excuse me for being a little repetitive with the zucchini bar thing, but I thought you might want to make these while you've still got all those giant zucchinis sitting in your garden. Because yes,


zucchini is the secret ingredient in these brownies. Not only are they completely void of butter or oil, but they also contain both fruit and veggies and they can even be gluten free. You're welcome. Good day.

• Secretly Healthy 87 Calorie Brownies
• Calories calculated for 15 bars (not counting the optional add-ins)
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• 2 cups finely grated zucchini (I firmly packed it in)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/3 cup applesauce (I used unsweetened)
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2/3 cup flour (I used Oat Flourimage: http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=yammsnosh04-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003LPKETS
  , but all-purpose flour would be fine)
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• Optional add-ins:
• -About a cup of chocolate chips and/or nuts
• -Frosting: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, and 1/2 cup peanut butter melted together
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• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. 
• Mix together the zucchini, sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla.
• Stir together the remaining ingredients and add to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. 
• Stir in the chocolate chips and/or nuts if using. 
• Bake for about 55 minutes. 
• Frost with the frosting if desired.
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1800 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Sunday

1800 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan is a little heavy and is normally considered ideal for men maintaining or women who are planning to put on some weight. This plan is designed in such a way that you can enjoy your favorite foods even if you are diabetic and a weight watcher.
Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Sundays if you begin your plan on first day of the week.



Breakfast

 1 Cup 1% Milk
 1 Plum
 Quick Breakfast Taco
Morning Snack
 Zucchini-Walnut Loaf
1800 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan

Lunch

 1 Veggie Burger
 1 Whole-Wheat Roll
 1 Cup Prepared Coleslaw
 1 Pear, medium
Afternoon Snack
 6 Ounces Carrot Sticks
 Roasted Eggplant & Feta Dip

Dinner

 1 Cup 1% Milk
 1 Peach, medium
 2 Cups Tossed Salad Mix
 2 Tablespoons Vinegar & Oil Salad Dressing
 Seared Scallops with Brandied Leeks & Mushrooms
 2/3 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
*1800 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*
source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Thursday

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed to keep the blood sugar in control. Each meal in this plan has been designed carefully to keep your blood sugar in check.



Breakfast
 1 Cup Skim Milk
 1 Kiwi
 1 Cup Whole Grain Flakes Cereal
Morning Snack
 1 Ounce Walnuts
 1 Ounce Dried Fruit

Lunch

 1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix
 Hungarian Beef or Chicken Goulash
 1 Tablespoon Vinegar & Oil Salad Dressing
 Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
 1 Cup Honeydew Melon
Afternoon Snack
 1 Cup Blackberries
 1 Cup Skim Milk

Dinner

 2/3 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
 Seared Chicken with Apricot Sauce
 1/2 Cup Steamed Asparagus
 1/2 Cup Mango
*1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*

Flourless Brownies

These delightful flourless brownies can satisfy your chocolate craving with only 3 grams of carbs perserving.


Ingredients
2 oz unsweetened chocolate squares

1 cup unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups Splenda

4 lg eggs

4 lg egg yolks

1 tbsp vanilla

6 tbsp cocoa powder

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F

Melt chocolate and butter over VERY low heat.

Let cool for 10 minutes.

Beat eggs until light.

Gradually beat in Splenda until fluffy.

SLOWLY drizzle chocolate mixture into egg mixture, beating constantly.

(Mixture will get VERY thick) Beat in sifted Cocoa until smooth.

Spread batter into a GREASED 12x16 jelly roll pan.

Bake for 50 minutes, or until top is puffed and cracked and tester comes Out with MOIST crumbs attached.

Cool for 1 hour.

Cut into 2 inch squares.

Nutritional Facts

Servings                        :1

Servings 48

Calories                         :84

Fat                                  :9g

Protein                           :2g

Carbohydrate                :3g

Dietary Fiber                  :1g

Cholesterol                    :44mg

Sodium                           :7mg

0 Lean Meat

1 1/2 Fat.

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1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan- Tuesday

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed to keep the blood sugar in control. Each meal in this plan has been designed carefully to keep your blood sugar in check.

Breakfast
 1 Cup Skim Milk
 1 Banana, small
 1 1/2 Cups Bran Flakes Cereal
Morning Snack
 1 Fruit & Nut Granola Bar
1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan- Tuesday

Lunch

 Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken
 1 Whole-Wheat Bread
 Vanilla-Orange Freezer Pops
Afternoon Snack
 1 Ounce Almonds, salted



Dinner

 Mixed Lettuce Salad with Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette
 South Pacific Shrimp
 1 Whole-Wheat Roll
 1/2 Cup Cooked Couscous
 1 Peach, medium
*1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan- Monday

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed to keep the blood sugar in control. Each meal in this plan has been designed carefully to keep your blood sugar in check.

Breakfast
 1 Cup Skim Milk
 1 Orange, medium
 1 1/4 Cups Cheerios Cereal
 1 Hard Boiled Egg
Morning Snack
 1 1/2 Cups Cantaloupe Melon
 1/2 Cup Low Fat, Low Sodium Cottage Cheese

Lunch


 Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon
 1 Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, small
 1 Fudgsicle, no sugar added
Afternoon Snack
 2 Tablespoons Prepared Hummus
 4 Ounces Carrot Sticks

Dinner

 3/4 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
 1 Cup Steamed Spinach
 Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa
 Basil-Cinnamon Peaches
*1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*

1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Tuesday

Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Tuesdays.

Breakfast

    1 Cup Skim Milk
    1/2 Banana, small
    1 Cup Bran Flakes Cereal
Morning Snack
    1 Fruit & Nut Granola Bar

Lunch

    Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken
    1 Whole-Wheat Bread
    Vanilla-Orange Freezer Pops
Afternoon Snack
    6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt (sweetened with Splenda or other artificial sweetener)



Dinner

    1 Cup Steamed Brussels Sprouts
    Grilled Shrimps
    1/2 Cup Cooked Couscous
    1 Peach, medium
*1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*
source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

7 Day Diabetes 1200 calorie menu

day 1
BREAKFAST
1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Orange, medium
1 Cup Cheerios Cereal
MORNING SNACK
1 Cup Cantaloupe Melon
LUNCH
Grilled Shrimp Skewers over White Bean Salad
1 Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, small


1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Fudgsicle, no sugar added
AFTERNOON SNACK
2 Tablespoons Prepared Hummus
3 Ounces Celery Sticks
DINNER
1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
North African Spiced Carrots
Tomato-Herb Marinated Flank Steak
1/2 Banana, small

 day 2

BREAKFAST
1 Cup Skim Milk
1/2 Banana, small
1 Cup Bran Flakes Cereal
MORNING SNACK
1 Fruit & Nut Granola Bar
LUNCH
Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken
1 Whole-Wheat Bread
Vanilla-Orange Freezer Pops
AFTERNOON SNACK
6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener
DINNER
1 Cup Steamed Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Shrimp Remoulade
1/2 Cup Cooked Cou

day 3

BREAKFAST
1 Whole-Wheat English Muffin
1 Cup Skim Milk
1/2 Cup Blueberries
1 Teaspoon Fat Free Cream Cheese
MORNING SNACK
1 Apple, small
LUNCH
1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix
1 Tablespoon Fat Free Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
Hungarian Beef Goulash
1/2 Cup Fresh Pineapple
1 Slice Reduced-Calorie Oatmeal Bran Bread
AFTERNOON SNACK
6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener
DINNER
Asian Green Bean Stir-Fry
1 Cup Skim Milk
Five-Spice Tilapia
1/2 Cup Cooked Quinoa
1 Nectarine, medium

day 4

BREAKFAST
1 Cup Skim Milk
1/2 Cup Hot Oatmeal
1 Ounce Dried Fruit
1 Tablespoon Walnuts
MORNING SNACK
1 Kiwi
LUNCH
1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix
Manhattan Crab Chowder
1 Tablespoon Low Calorie Caesar Salad Dressing
1 Slice Reduced-Calorie Oatmeal Bran Bread
1 Cup Honeydew Melon
AFTERNOON SNACK
1 Cup Blackberries
1 Cup Skim Milk
DINNER
1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts
1/2 Cup Steamed Summer Squash

1/2 Cup Mango

day 5

BREAKFAST
1 Scrambled Eggs
2 Slices Reduced-Calorie Oatmeal Bran Bread
1/2 Cup Grapefruit
1 Cup Skim Milk
MORNING SNACK
6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener
LUNCH
1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix
1 Tablespoon Fat Free French Salad Dressing
Cheese-&-Spinach-Stuffed Portobellos
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
AFTERNOON SNACK
1/2 Plain Bagel
2 Tablespoons Prepared Hummus
DINNER
1/2 Cup Cooked Quinoa
Roasted Baby Bok Choy
1 Cup Strawberries
Maple-Chili Glazed Pork Medallions

day 6

BREAKFAST
1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Whole-Wheat English Muffin
1 Teaspoon Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Tablespoon Sugar-Free Jam
MORNING SNACK
1 Orange, medium
LUNCH
Chicken Mulligatawny
1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, small
1 Cup Watermelon
AFTERNOON SNACK
6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener
DINNER
Singapore Chile Crab with Spinach
1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
Rainbow Pepper Saute
1 Cup Cantaloupe Melon

day7 

BREAKFAST
1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Plum
Quick Breakfast Taco
MORNING SNACK
1 Apple, small
LUNCH
1 Veggie Burger
1 Whole-Wheat Roll
Bok Choy-Apple Slaw
1 Apricot
AFTERNOON SNACK
3 Ounces Carrot Sticks
1/4 Cup Salsa
DINNER
1 Cup Skim Milk
1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix
1 Tablespoon Low Calorie Caesar Salad Dressing
Turkish Chicken Thighs
1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
1 Peach, medium
source:http://www.eatingwell.com/

Mustard Ham Strata Recipe

Ingredients
12 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cubed
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion
7 eggs
3 cups whole milk
3 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Directions


In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer bread cubes, ham, green pepper, cheeses and onion. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, mustard and salt. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.
source:http://www.tasteofhome.com/

Magnesium: How It Helps Diabetes, How To Get Enough

It’s estimated that more than half of Americans are deficient in the body’s fourth most abundant mineral, magnesium.

Among its many duties, magnesium is involved in the regulation of blood sugar levels, and people with elevated insulin are likely not getting enough of this nutrient.



Why the Deficit

Having insufficient magnesium is owed to several factors:

Nutrient-poor food crops because of the increasing depletion of nutrients from our soil.
Eating too many processed foods.
Consuming too few fresh fruits and vegetables.
Magnesium loss through alcohol consumption, stress, poor sleep, and by taking certain prescription medications, including statins, diuretics, and fluoride containing drugs.
Various hormones, such as estrogen, may effect magnesium levels as well.

Some early signs of magnesium deficiency are a lack of appetite, headaches, fatigue, weakness, muscle spasms (Charlie horses), nausea, and vomiting.

Magnesium and Diabetes

Having adequate magnesium may lessen type 2 diabetes symptoms, and it helps prevent insulin resistance, and the onset of diabetes—especially for those at high risk. Research revealed that:

High magnesium intake can lower the risk of blood glucose and metabolic problems up to 71 percent in those with pre-diabetes.
Boosting magnesium levels inhibits the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes.
Magnesium activates the enzyme tyrosine, necessary for the proper functioning or our cell’s insulin receptors.
Sufficient magnesium levels are also essential for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart health. This is an important consideration for those with diabetes since they are at increased risk for cardiovascular problems.

Getting More Magnesium

Magnesium expert Dr. Carolyn Dean who wrote the book The Magnesium Miracle, believes that nearly everyone would be better off taking a magnesium supplement, because our soil is so depleted of nutrients.

However, by eating a varied diet that includes regular helpings of dark-green leafy vegetables, you can theoretically get a healthy supply of magnesium from your food. Organic foods grown in nutrient-rich soil might be higher in magnesium than traditionally grown crops, but that is difficult to determine.

To boost your body’s store of magnesium, eat plenty of the following:

Nuts: Brazil, cashews, almonds, and almond butter.
Beans: black, navy, pinto, lima, kidney.
Seeds: pumpkin, flax, sesame, sunflower.
Leafy greens: spinach, Swiss chard, turnip greens, beet greens, collard greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, romaine lettuce.
Fruits: papaya, raspberries, tomato, cantaloupe, strawberries, watermelon.
Rice/Whole Grains: quinoa, buckwheat, brown rice, millet, oats, rye, wheat.
Herbs/Spices: basil, coriander, chives, cumin seed, parsley, mustard seeds, fennel.
Other good magnesium sources are unsweetened cocoa powder, and both summer and winter squash.

Supplements and Soaks

If you decide to use a supplement, you’ll find there are several types of magnesium available. Consider doing a bit of research - or consult a doctor or pharmacist - since some of forms of magnesium have stool softening or laxative properties that you may want—or not.

Magnesium glycinate is a generally good choice for those attempting to correct a deficiency because of its high absorption and bio-availability levels. Avoid supplements containing magnesium stearate, a potentially harmful additive. If you are on any medications, check with your doctor before adding a new supplement to your diet.

If you’d rather forego supplementation but enjoy tub soaks or soothing foot baths, you can boost your body’s magnesium by adding epsom salt, which is a magnesium sulfate, to the water.
source:http://www.informationaboutdiabetes.com/

Diabetics with Neuropathy: Know The Signs of Charcot Foot

Although Charcot foot is an unpleasant topic, ignorance of this condition can lead to foot deformities and permanent mobility impairment.

Charcot arthropathy, or Charcot foot, is the dislocation or fracture of bones and joints - with little or no known trauma - that may develop in individuals with diabetic neuropathy.

The fractures and dislocations may be owed to frequent micro traumas that exceed the bones’ ability to heal. Circulation changes might also trigger the loss of bone minerals, leaving bones weak and susceptible to fracture and displacement.

Why Delayed Diagnosis

Because there is often a delay between the onset of Charcot foot and a diagnosis, those with or at risk of neuropathy should know the signs of this serious condition.



Delays in diagnosing Charcot foot may be owed to:

The symptoms, which are non-specific, are also signs of infection or arthritic conditions.
People with neuropathy may lose sensation in their feet and not feel the pain of fractured or dislocated bones.
People with neuropathy may be used to experiencing foot pain and not realize something else is going on.
The illness may not be immediately recognized by doctors who do not specialize in foot and ankle issues.
The reasons for diagnosis delay make it clear why individuals with neuropathy need to be on the look out for Charcot foot symptoms, and have them checked.

Redness, Swelling, Warmth

Initial signs of Charcot foot (or ankle) are usually redness, swelling, and increased warmth in the affected area or areas (e.g., midfoot, hindfoot, ankle, heel, and forefoot).

Early detection and the use of supportive, protective, or corrective shoes or orthoses can prevent or minimize permanent injury. Untreated injury can lead to deformities such as the collapse of the midfoot arch (known as “rocker bottom foot”), or ankle and hindfoot instability.

Those who see their physician with symptoms of neuropathy, redness, swelling, and warmth usually undergo periodic radiographs to determine whether there is soft tissue inflammation, and any bone or joint displacement.

Treatment, Recovery

If fractures are discovered, non-surgical treatments include walking braces, protective splints, orthotics, or wearing a cast. Putting weight on the affected foot may be limited. Surgical options include realignment and fusion of bones, and removing problematic bony prominences.

Healing can take several months and may be especially slow after surgery. Many patients will continue to use supportive, protective gear after recovery. Some individuals must limit standing or walking to what is essential for daily living.

So, see your doctor soon as possible for redness, swelling, and warmth - with or without pain - in limbs affected by neuropathy.
source:http://www.informationaboutdiabetes.com/

I scream, You scream, we ALL scream for Diabetes-Compatible ice cream

This guest post was written by type 2 diabetic and chef Ward Alper. It originally appeared on his website, The Decadent Diabetic, and was republished on Information About Diabetes with permission.

My mission, as I see it is to help you….and me find Diabetes-Compatible foods and recipes that allow us a better chance of sticking to an eating plan One that works to help us manage our disease while we STILL enjoy the pleasure of eating.


I am often asked if I miss eating things like Ice cream. Early on in my battle I was lucky enough to find a few products that I liked. Remember, if you don’t like the products, it is of no use to you.

So today I am doing a “little” product review of some ice cream (frozen treats) that work for me. I personally like many of the flavors offered and that is based on my PERSONAL taste likes and dislikes. You have to keep in mind that prior to MY diagnosis, my all- time “favorist” ice cream was (maybe still is) Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip. None of these brands have anything that does the same thing for ME that the Häagen-Dazs did.

To be clear, none of the manufactures or distributors of the products I am going to mention here have paid me in any way or provided me with coupons (that are not available to the general public), or even a key chain. They are products I have found on my own that work for me and I hope will work for some of you. I have left out a few Ice cream products simply because I can not make sense of the way they arrive at their NET carbohydrate numbers.

TRUTH

I have Diabetes. I won’t lie to you (what good would it do?) I like my desserts. I also like baking and cooking. All of my Diabetes-Compatible desserts are at least as good as the “old” KIND. Many are even better. I would not have it any other way.

But sometimes I haven’t the time or the energy to prepare a dessert. Again, I won’t lie to you. I REALLY like my low carbohydrate yogurts, both Greek style and regular. Sometimes I really want….Ice cream. A yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and toasted nuts is great, and it is not ice cream. But then again…neither is the my chocolate cake.

The big guy

One of the first products I found years ago was HEALTHY CHOICE PREMIUM FUDGE BARS (Conagra Foods). The net carbohydrates (11 grams) worked very well for me. They remind me of when I was young and poor and the wonderful fudgicles I could buy for a nickel. My friend Gail and I used to celebrate “Fudgicle Fridays”. This product is not intended just for people with Diabetes, but for those people watching their calorie intake and fat intake. The ONLY problem I have with the product is availability. I can only find them in big box stores like Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ”s. If you don’t have a membership there, you are pretty much out of luck. I have asked at several of my local “stupidmarkets” and have uniformly been met with: “it didn’t sell”. Perhaps one day we will find them more available. In the meantime find a friend with a membership and be VERY nice to them.

Next biggest

When I got out here to New Mexico, I discovered Artic Zero products. There is a decent selection of flavors. My favorites are the butter pecan and mint chocolate chip (it is the kid in me). The product benefits from letting it sit in the refrigerator for about half an hour or so before eating. The carbohydrate count is about 11 grams per serving. I really like the product but see it more as a “frozen treat” than an ice cream. The good thing is that there is a fairly wide distribution with most of the Whole Foods and Sprouts, and some “stupidmarkets” carrying at least a couple of flavors. Most of the reviews I have read have been mixed to so-so. I think it is a good choice. They have a lot of interestingly named flavors.

Monk Fruit vs. Agave

Many years ago, I was introduced to Graeter’s Ice Cream. It is an Ohio based company that makes their ice cream in small batches. My memory of them was that the flavors were as deep and rich as any Italian Gelato I had ever tried. To my great joy, I rediscovered them during my drive to New Mexico (made the driving worth it) and that they were doing a “low glycemic” version of the product. Carbohydrate value varies from flavor to flavor).

Again, it has great flavor but limited distribution. They use monk fruit for sweetening the product. I contacted the monk fruit group to get some information on monk fruit sweeteners and as yet have gotten no response.

Most recently I found a product called Agave Dream. This is another small company out of southern California. They use the expression “Peace of Mind indulgence”. When I contacted them, they wrote back telling me that they started making the product because of so much Diabetes in their own family. A portion of the profits does go to JDRF. That is terrific. What is more terrific is the flavor and texture of the ice cream. My favorite hands down is the cappuccino (11 grams of carbohydrates per 4 ounce serving). As is obvious from the name they use agave to sweeten the product. It also happens to be organic agave and they have a real commitment to their product being as chemical free as possible. More important, they have a real commitment to the flavor they create. They are a very small company out of California and have had to stop online orders because if the high cost of overnight shipping.

So, here are a few really good to scrumptious ice cream products for you to try. What, you say, they are NOT available in your local Stupidmarket”? Go up to the customer service desk, better yet find the store manager and tell them what you WANT. Don’t forget to remind them that 1 in 9 people have Diabetes. We are a large percentage (and sadly growing) of the population. STAMP YOUR LITTLE FEET AND GET WHAT YOU WANT. That is if you want it. If you are not going to do it for yourself, do it for the rest of us!

ENJOY!!! Be happy, be healthy, and BE DECADENT!
source:http://www.informationaboutdiabetes.com/