So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, January 4, 2010

How to Plan a Diabetic Menu - Adapting Regular Meals to Your Diet

By Leslie Bogaerts

Diabetes is a matter of control, this is the most important thing to remember once you've been diagnosed. A diabetic can easily lead a normal life with good medication, proper exercise and a smart diabetic menu. Controlling your diabetes means making the right choices when it comes to exercise and your meals. In this article we'll explore how you can prepare the meals you already enjoy in a way that turns them into a good diabetic menu.

Now, not every diabetic has the same needs. Some may have been told they need to decrease the amount of calories they consume, others are required to cut out the fat content in the food they eat. It's also essential to spread out your meals throughout your day. Three or four smaller meals are ideal, this way you can maintain a good balance of your calories and carbohydrates. This will also allow you to maintain your blood sugar levels.

Key to a good diabetic menu is the types of ingredients you use in your recipes. What types of foods can be used? Well, you can most likely keep right on eating what you already eat.

If you want to adapt your normal planning into a good diabetic menu, you should keep the following tips in mind:

* Eat your potatoes plain and use only a small amount of margarine or some other sort of topping that is low in calories.

* Keep your portion size the same for every meal.

* Use only a small amount of oils when making stir fried vegetables, but you can still use plenty of seasoning.

* Try to avoid fried foods all together.

* Boil your meat or fish and try to use the least amount of butter possible.

If you keep these tips in mind, you can almost never go wrong. Try to adapt your regular meals with what you have learned and after a while it will become a habit.

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