14 servings
1 Exchange
99 Calories
(Not sure of how many grams of carbohydrate)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
3 cups skim milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar replacement
2 tsp vanilla extract
8 slices bread (preferably slightly stale)
Melt chocolate chips in 1 cup of skim milk over medium heat. Stir in remaining milk and set aside.
Beat eggs until frothy, then add sugar […]
Carbohydrates are a diabetics best friend in my opinion. Carbohydrate food generally make you feel more fuller faster than fats and keep the hunger pangs at bay longer. Also they are not easily converted into body fat. Diabetics should be evenly distributing their carbs intake throughout the day.
Carbohydrates are found mainly in […]
4 Servings
Carbohydrates 13g
Fat 0g
3 large egg whites
1/3 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute
Preheat oven to 120C
In a large, clean bowl beat egg whites & cream of tartar with an electric mixer. When soft peaks start to form, slowly add the sugar while still beating. Increase mixer speed until stiff peaks […]
The Glycaemic Index (GI) was originally developed to help people with diabetes. It is a ranking of carbohydrates in foods based on their impact on blood glucose levels. Pure glucose has a has a GI of 100.
Low GI = 55 or less
Medium/intermediate GI = 55-70
Hi GI = 70+
Mixing a high GI value with […]
GI Estimate Low
Carb Exchanges = 1
Carbohydrates 12g
420kj with sugar or 391kj with sugar substitute
4g fat
Fruit Mince
375g mixed dried fruit
100g glace cherries, chopped
1/4 cup brandy
1 apple, peeled, cored & finely chopped
1/4 tsp mixed spice
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 cup brown sugar or sugar substitute
1/4 cup water
20g light olive oil spread
Pastry
2 cups plain flour
1/3 cup of icing sugar […]
Christmas time should be as joyous for diabetics, full of fun & feasting!!!!! Most recipes can be adapted and let’s face it we could all do with having a healthier version of our christmas favourites:)