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  • Diabetic Cake
    2 c. raisins
    1 1/2 c. water
    1/2 c. orange juice
    1 c. unsweetened applesauce
    2 eggs beaten (or Eggbeaters)
    2 tbsp. liquid sweetener
    1/2 c. cooking oil
    2 c. self-rising flour
    1 tsp. baking soda
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. nutmeg
    1 tsp. vanilla
    Slowly boil raisins in water until water is absorbed. Add orange juice applesauce sweetener eggs and oil mix well. Blend flour baking soda cinnamon and nutmeg add to first mixture together with vanilla. Mix well. Pour into greased 9-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  • Tuna Casserole
    1 (6 oz.) drained tuna
    2 oz. grated cheese
    1 egg
    1 c. asparagus
    2 ribs celery chopped
    Combine all ingredients. Bake in Pam sprayed skillet at 350 degrees until dry.
  • Diabetes
    Diabetes is a condition characterized by the body s inability to efficiently burn up the sugars (carbohydrates) which have been consumed. This is caused by an insufficient production of insulin. You do not need to buy special foods because you are diabetic. You may eat the same foods purchased for the family. Foods that are labeled dietetic are not necessarily intended for people with diabetes. Foods that are labeled sugar-free are not necessarily low in calories. Food Exchange - Foods grouped together on a list according to similarities in food values. Measured amounts of foods within the group may be used as tradeoffs in planning meals. A single Exchange contains equal amounts of calories carbohydrates proteins minerals fats and vitamins. Calorie - A unit used to express heat or energy value of food. Nutrient - Substance in food necessary for life. Protein fats vitamins carbohydrates minerals and water are nutrients. Carbohydrate - One of the three major energy sources of foods. Carbohydrates yield about 4 calories per gram. Fat - One of the major energy sources of food. Fat yields about 9 calories per gram. Protein - One of the three major nutrient groups in foods which contain amino acids that are essential for the life processes. Protein provides about 4 calories per gram.
  • Diabetic Zucchini - Basil Muffins
    2 eggs
    3/4 c. milk
    2/3 c. oil
    2 c. flour
    1/4 c. sugar
    1 tbsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. salt
    2 c. shredded zucchini
    2 tbsp. minced basil
    1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
    Beat eggs in bowl. Stir in milk and oil. Combine flour sugar baking powder and salt. Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture just until flour is moistened. Batter should not be completely smooth. Gently mix in zucchini and basil. Fill greased muffin caps about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan. makes 10-18 muffins depending on size of pan.
  • Diabetic Peanut Butter Cookies
    2 tsp. liquid sweetener
    1 tbsp. butter
    1/2 c. peanut butter
    2 eggs slightly beaten
    1/2 c. skim milk
    1 c. flour
    1/4 tsp. baking soda
    Melt shortening and peanut butter. Add sweetener and eggs and blend well. Add flour alternately with milk to which baking soda has been added. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Amount -40. Exchange -2 cookies = 1 milk. Calories -2 cookies = 75.