Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

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prep 25 min    cook 60 min
serves 24

Crust
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups fresh or partially thawed frozen blueberries



How to make it  1 hour, 25 minutes

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Coat a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-centimeter) baking dish with nonstick spray.

2
To make the crust: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter, oil, and sugar with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add the dry
ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish. Use a piece of plastic wrap to press it into an even layer.

3
Bake the crust, uncovered, until puffed and starting to brown around the edges, about 20 minutes.

4
To make the cream cheese filling: Blend the cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer or in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat or process until smooth. Spread the blueberries over the crust. Pour the cream cheese batter over the blueberries, spreading evenly.

5
Bake the bars until the filling has set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 24 bars with a sharp knife that has been coated with nonstick spray. One serving is 1 bar. The bars will keep, covered, in
the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.


Nutritional Information(per serving)
Calories: 140
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 105mg
Carbs: 17g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Naturally sweet blueberries stretch these bars’ creamy filling. Swapping out the traditional shortbread crust (made with white flour and a copious amount of butter) for a whole wheat crust, adds more fiber while reducing saturated fat.
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1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Saturday

 Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Saturdays.

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
1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan - Saturday

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 Chilli Crab with Spinach
    1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
    Rainbow Pepper Saute
    1 Cup Cantaloupe Melon
*1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*

1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Friday

Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Fridays.

Breakfast
    1 Scrambled Egg
    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 Chicken/Beef
*1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*

1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Thursday

Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Thursdays.

Breakfast
    1 Cup Skim Milk
    1/2 Cup Hot Oatmeal
    1 Ounce Dried Fruit
    1 Tablespoon Walnuts
Morning Snack
    1 Kiwi
1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Thursday

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
*1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*
source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

8 Foods to Eat to Beat Diabetes

Have Type 2 diabetes, or simply want to lose weight? The following foods can help.

1Whole Grains

Not all carbs are bad. Foods made with whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread and brown rice, are sources of filling fiber (aiding weight loss, which can reduce your diabetes risk) and nutrients such as potassium, which helps the pancreas release insulin, the hormone that helps your cells use glucose for energy

2Fish, Eggs, Poultry

Carnivores, rejoice: These foods (poultry without the skin) are fair game in a diabetes-friendly diet. Why? Because they're high in protein (result: full stomach) but typically low in fat (result: better weight management). Fatty fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which cut down on cardiovascular problems that can accompany diabetes.



3Fruits

These sweet treats aren't forbidden. Although they do contain sugar, the rate at which it enters the bloodstream is slowed by fiber. Fruits with a red, blue or purple hue might be particularly beneficial, because they're loaded with anthocyanins, compounds that heighten your body's sensitivity to insulin.
4Nuts and Seeds

Craving a snak? Grab a handful of nuts. Even though they're high in calories, they're also packed with filling protein and healthy fat that can help keep your weight in check. If you're a fan of walnuts, you're especially in luck, because their high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids improves the body's sensitivity to insulin

5Green Leafy Vegetables

Pretty much everyone, with or without diabetes, should eat a lot of veggies—ideally at least three servings per day—and green leafy types, including spinach, kale and such salad staples as romaine, should top the list. They have high fiber and water content that satiates your appetite on fewer calories, and they're an important source of magnesium, which improves the body's ability to turn glucose into energy and keep your metabolism humming (a process that is impaired in people with diabetes).

6Legumes

Beans, lentils and other legumes provide blood sugar–stabilizing fiber and are a great source of protein and other nutrients, including potassium. They also are very low in saturated fat, making them a good substitute for meat.

7Healthy Fats

Because diabetes raises your risk of heart disease, it's smart to avoid saturated fats (found in meat, butter and full-fat cheese and milk products) and trans fats (margarine), which raise your LDL cholesterol levels. Switching to heart-friendly monounsaturated fats (found in olive and canola oil and avocado) and polyunsaturated fats (corn oil, safflower oil) will lower your LDL cholesterol levels.

8Low-Fat Dairy Products

One eight-year study found that postmenopausal women who consumed the greatest amount of low-fat dairy were least likely to develop type 2 diabetes (full-fat dairy had no beneficial effect). Experts theorize that's due to the vitamin D and calcium, which improve sensitivity to insulin.

source:http://www.allyou.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.
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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/