All About Diabetes

Here’s a list of delicious and healthier options to satisfy your comfort food cravings:

Grilled Banana w/ yoghurt: Place a peeled banana on a piece of foil. Sprinkle some vanilla essence and a teaspoon of granulated fructose. Grill for five minutes and serve with yoghurt. Add freshly crushed cardamom seeds before grilling, if you like. This fruit sugar has a much lower GI than sugar. The warmth of the spices and vanilla, with the slow-release energy from the bananas, makes a comforting snack of pudding for only 150 calories. (more…)

What makes a smoothie different from a shake? Shakes have ice blended in whereas smoothies are all chilled healthy ingredients. Kickstart your day with this hefty and healthy drink that is filling down to the last drop. Use other fruits in season but remember to chill them all first for a great cold start.

Yield: 4 – 6 glasses

Ingredients:

• 1 piece banana, chopped
• 4 pieces peach, halves
• 1 cup strawberries
• 3 cups cold low fat or skimmed milk

Procedures:

1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth
2. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• Calories (kcal) 100
• Carbohydrates (g) 19
• Protein (g) 6
• Fat (g) 0

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Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

• Pineapple juice (unsweetened) 1 1/2 cups
• Skim milk powder 1/2 cup
• Banana 1 piece
• Vanilla Ice Cream (sugar free) 1/2 cup

Procedures:

1. Put all ingredients in blender and blend.
2. Refrigerate amount that will not be served.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• Calories (kcal) 300
• Carbohydrates (g) 45
• Protein (g) 8.75