Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce insulin. There are two types of diabetes, as you may or may not be aware. The first type, Type 1 is only had by 5 to 10 percent of the population with diabetes. It is often genetic, but can develop in adolescence or … [Read more...]
Sugar Free Desserts for Everyone
Sugar free food is often associated with diabetes which makes it difficult for people who have the disease to regulate their blood sugar levels. While this is true, non-diabetics can also consume sugar free food for other reasons. Some avoid sugar to lose weight, avoid dental … [Read more...]
What Makes Stevia So Popular in Japan?
The Japanese people are known to be conscious of their diet and this is why the country has the longest life expectancy. Most are lean because they don't overeat and more importantly, they often eat vegetables, seaweeds, tofu and fish which are all rich in vitamins and minerals. … [Read more...]
What not to eat: Foods Diabetics Should Avoid
Here's another installment of Foods to Avoid, this time for Diabetics. When one thinks about Diabetes, they often automatically think about sweets. Things like chocolates, candies, cakes and ice cream go out the door. In truth, there are several other food that contain a lot of … [Read more...]
Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe
Tarte tatin is an upside down apple tart, but feel free to use other fruits like pears, peaches, apricots or even a mixture. Just like the classic apple pie, it is best served within minutes of baking topped with ice cream. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. Firm Apples 2/3 cup … [Read more...]
Agave Chocolate Cake
I recently posted about Agave, and how it's made my life as the wife of a diabetic so much easier. See, with Agave syrup you don't get the nasty aftertaste that artificial sweeteners leave. And while I cook with Stevia, another natural sweetener, quite frequently, it has a … [Read more...]
All About Agave
It isn't easy being married to a diabetic, especially when you run a home baking business and are up to your elbows in granulated sugar on most days. I've posted several diabetic recipes before, but today I want to talk about one of my favorite ingredients ever, and something … [Read more...]
Sweet but sugar-free Apple Pie
Having a diabetic husband makes preparing our sweets just a little bit harder- I say that because while I used to moan about not being able to make any desserts we could both enjoy, I've developed an absolutely delicious, comforting, mouthwatering Apple Pie recipe that's … [Read more...]