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THE DIABETIC NEWSLETTER

April 03, 2006 - Volume VII; Issue #5- http://DiabeticNewsletter.com

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CONTENTS:

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- In The News: 15 Studies

- Feature Recipes

- Marinated Crisp Vegetable Salad

- Wild Mushrooms in Cognac

- New Mexico-Style Flank Steak

- Melon Balls with Mint

- Diabetes 101:

- Weight and Type 2 Diabetes

- Food and Cooking:

- Surprising Soy (w/ " Cream Of Asparagus Soup " recipe)

- Diabetes Q and A:

- What is the best food or supplement to

maintain a healthy body PH?

- Diabetes Related Explanations & Definitions

- Sponsor's Message: Meet America's Country Doctor

- Information About This Newsletter

This week's feature recipes appear courtesy of American Diabetes

Association and are excerpted from " The New Family Cookbook for

People with Diabetes. " Find complete book info at:

http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

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IN THE NEWS

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Study: Effects Of Tight Glucose Control

Seen Years Later In Diabetic Neuropathy

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/908.shtml

Study: Calcium Supplements Can

Reduce Complications During Pregnancy

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/896.shtml

Study: Double Transplants May Offer One

Solution to Short Supply of Donated Kidneys

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/897.shtml

Study: Insulin levels in African

American Children Worsen Through Puberty

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/898.shtml

Study: Omega 3 Fatty Acids Influence

Mood, Impulsivity And Personality

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/899.shtml

Study: Reducing Teens' Intake of

Sugary Drinks With Intervention

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/900.shtml

Study: New Target For Obesity

and Related Metabolic Disorders

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/901.shtml

Study: Formula Feeding, Early

Introduction of Infant Food May

Not Contribute To Childhood Obesity

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/902.shtml

Study: Aspirin To Prevent Heart Disease

Is Beneficial In A Wider Range Of Men

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/903.shtml

Study: Exposure to Fine Particle Air

Pollution Linked with Risk of Respiratory

and Cardiovascular Diseases

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/904.shtml

Study: Coffee Consumption Linked To

Increased Risk Of Heart Attack For Certain People

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/905.shtml

Study: Mental Stress Effects On Heart

More Common Than Previously Known

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/906.shtml

Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Foods

Most Effective When Combined

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/907.shtml

Study: Plant Sterol Pills

Significantly Lower LDL Cholesterol

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/909.shtml

Study: Effect Of Diabetes

On Heart May Differ By Ethnicity

http://thediabeticnews.com/news/910.shtml

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THIS WEEK'S RECIPES

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More recipes online at http://DiabeticDining.com

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MARINATED CRISP VEGETABLE SALAD

Yield: About 3 cups (6 Servings)

Source: " The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes "

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots

- 1 cup broccoli florets

- 1 cup bite-size pieces cauliflower

- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

- 1/3 cup tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar

- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

- 1 tablespoon grainy or Dijon mustard

- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the

vegetables by dropping the carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower

into the water. Return to a boil; cook 30 to 60 seconds. The

vegetables should remain very crisp. Drain and rinse under

very cold running water or in a bowl of ice water. Drain well

and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard,

and pepper. Toss the dressing with the vegetables. Cover and

chill until serving time.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1/2 cup):

Calories: 85, Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 137 mg,

Carbohydrate: 6 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 1 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat

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WILD MUSHROOMS IN COGNAC

Yield: About 2 cups (4 servings)

Source: " The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes "

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 1 ounce dried porcini, shiitake, or other dried wild mushrooms

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon margarine

- 2 cups slice white mushrooms (8 ounces)

- 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme,

or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

- 2 tablespoons mushroom soaking liquid

(strained to remove dirt)

- 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- Pinch of freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Soak the dried mushrooms in enough warm water to cover for

30 minutes. Drain (reserve the soaking liquid) and slice.

Saute the garlic in margarine in a medium non-stick skillet

over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the rehydrated and fresh

mushrooms and sprinkle with thyme. Saute until the mushrooms

release their liquid and most of the liquid is absorbed, about

5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, the Cognac,

salt, and pepper; continue cooking 2 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1/2 cup):

Calories: 62, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 180 mg,

Carbohydrate: 8 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 2 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

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NEW MEXICO-STYLE FLANK STEAK

Yield: 1 Steak (4 servings)

Source: " The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes "

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 1/4 cup tequila

- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

- 1 pound flank steak

- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Combine the tequila, lime juice, garlic, and hot pepper

sauce in shallow glass dish or zip-top freezer bag.

Add the steak; turn to coat. Cover the dish or seal the bag.

Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat the broiler.

Drain and discard the marinade. Grill or broil the steak

4 to 5 inches from the heat source 4 minutes per side for

medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Carve the steak into thin

slices across the grain. Season with pepper before servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 3 ounces):

Calories: 173, Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 67 mg,

Carbohydrate: 1 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 22 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat

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MELON BALLS WITH MINT

Yield: 1 quart (4 servings)

Source: " The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes "

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 1/4 medium honeydew melon, cut in balls

or chunks (about 2 cups)

- 1/2 medium to large cantaloupe, cut in balls

or chunks (about 2 cups)

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

- Mint sprigs (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Combine the melon balls in a medium bowl.

Toss gently with the chopped mint leaves; cover and chill at

least 1 hour or up to 6 hours. Toss again before serving.

Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup):

Calories: 58, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 16 mg,

Carbohydrate: 14 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 13 g, Protein: 1g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit

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DIABETES 101:

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WEIGHT AND

TYPE 2 DIABETES

HOW DOES WEIGHT RELATE TO TYPE 2 DIABETES?

Carrying extra body weight and body fat go hand and hand with

the development of type 2 diabetes. People who are overweight

are at much greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than

normal weight individuals. Being overweight puts added pressure

on the body's ability to properly control blood sugar using

insulin and therefore makes it much more likely for you to

develop diabetes.

Almost 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. The

number of diabetes cases among American adults jumped by a

third during the 1990s, and more increases are expected. This

rapid increase in diabetes is due to the growing prevalence of

obesity and extra weight in the United States population.

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU ALREADY HAVE DIABETES?

You can have a positive influence on your blood sugar and your

overall health by choosing foods wisely, exercising regularly,

reducing your stress level, and making modest lifestyle changes.

Small amounts of weight loss (losing 10 pounds or more) can also

have a big effect on how easily you can keep your blood sugar

in the healthy range and can help prevent the complication of

diabetes. Small amounts of weight reduction can decrease the

amount of medication you need to keep your blood sugar in the

healthy range. Overall better nutrition, physical activity,

and control of blood glucose levels can delay the progression

of diabetes and prevent complications.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES?

The good news is type 2 diabetes is largely preventable.

Research studies have found that lifestyle changes and small

amounts of weight loss in the range of 5-10% can prevent or

delay the development of type 2 diabetes among high-risk adults.

Lifestyle interventions including diet and moderate-intensity

physical activity (such as walking for 150 minutes per week)

were used in these research studies to produce small amounts

of weight loss.

The development of diabetes was reduced 40% to 60% during

these studies that lasted 3 to 6 years. Preventing weight

gain, increasing activity levels and working toward small

amounts of weight loss if you are overweight can have a big

impact on the likelihood that you will develop diabetes in

the future. Managing your weight is the best thing you can

do to prevent the development of diabetes.

Source: NAASO

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FOOD AND COOKING

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SURPRISING SOY

By Dana i

Soy has gone from geeky health food to a mainstream choice

for healthy eating in appealing ways. Recognizing that, to eat

something regularly, Americans require great taste, speed and a

familiar form, manufacturers have focused primarily on the

basics – tofu, soy milk and edamame, the good-tasting beans

resembling baby limas – that are easy to use. They now give us

ready-to-eat choices that look and taste like other foods we like.

Since soy is, arguably, the most versatile food in the world,

eating it is simpler and more appealing than you may expect.

For drinking, soy milk comes in mocha, chai and other delicious

flavors, and in ready-to-chug smoothies. For cooking, use it

unsweetened in any recipe calling for milk. At breakfast, along

with soymilk on your usual cereal, try one of the great-tasting

cold cereals fortified with soy protein. Or have a cup of creamy,

fruit-flavored soy yogurt.

Supermarkets sell frozen edamame (aid-a-MOM-eh) either in the

pod or shelled, cooked or raw. Podded edamame are such a great

snack that some stores also sell them in the deli case, cooked

and ready-to-eat. Add shelled edamame when cooking any other

vegetables. They go particularly well with broccoli, spinach

and carrots, as well as in pasta sauce, soups, or salads.

With tofu, dice the many flavorful firm or extra firm versions

and add them to a stir-fry or cold salad. Or, amaze yourself by

puréeing the creamy, silken type of tofu into soups, dips and

killer desserts like a fifty-fifty blend of tofu and melted,

dark chocolate.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP

Yield: Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

- 1 Tbsp. canola oil

- 1 small onion, chopped

- 4-6 scallions, white part only, chopped

- 1 lb. asparagus, preferably thin*

- 2-1/2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken

or vegetable broth, divided

- Pinch cayenne pepper

- 8 oz. (1 cup) soft silken tofu

- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

- Salt and freshly ground black pepper

- Minced fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

Heat the oil in a small Dutch oven or deep saucepan

over medium heat until hot. Add onion and scallions

and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, hold asparagus in a bundle and lay flat on a cutting

board. Cut off the tips and set them aside. Cut the stalks into

1-inch lengths, stopping when the hard, fibrous section at the

end is reached. (Discard ends.) Add cut stalks to the pan,

stirring until bright green, about 1 minute. Pour in 2 cups

broth and add cayenne. Cover and simmer until asparagus is

soft, about 15 minutes.

Place asparagus tips in a small pot. Add the remaining

broth. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain

asparagus tips, reserving the liquid. Set tips aside.

Puree tofu in a blender. Add asparagus and cooking liquid from

tips. Blend to a smooth puree. Add lemon juice. Season to taste

with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives. Serve hot.

*For easier cooking, the asparagus should be about the same

thickness and length. The thinner the asparagus, the faster

the soup cooks. With fat asparagus, too much liquid may cook

out before they become tender. If that happens, add more broth,

as needed, when puréeing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

107 calories, 5 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat),

9 g carbohydrate, 7 g protein, 3g dietary fiber, 365 mg sodium.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Vegetable, 1 Low-Fat Meat, 1/2 Fat

Source: This article was written by Dana i, author of

" The Best of Clay Pot Cooking " and " The Joy of Soy. " You can

learn more about Dana i by visiting the following url:

http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/Authors/Dana_i

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DIABETES RELATED DEFINITIONS

AND EXPLANATIONS

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CALORIE

Energy that comes from food. Some foods have more calories

than others. Fats have many calories. Most vegetables have

few. People with diabetes are advised to follow meal plans

with suggested amounts of calories for each meal and/or snack.

LIMITED JOINT MOBILITY

A form of arthritis involving the hand; it causes the fingers

to curve inward and the skin on the palm to tighten and

thicken. This condition mainly affects people with IDDM.

TRAUMA

A wound, hurt, or injury to the body. Trauma can also be

mental such as when a person feels great stress.

HYPEROSMOLAR COMA

A coma (loss of consciousness) related to high levels of

glucose (sugar) in the blood and requiring emergency

treatment. A person with this condition is usually older and

weak from loss of body fluids and weight. The person may or

may not have a previous history of diabetes. Ketones (acids)

are not present in the urine.

RENAL THRESHOLD

When the blood is holding so much of a substance such as

glucose (sugar) that the kidneys allow the excess to spill

into the urine. This is also called kidney threshold,

spilling point, and leak point.

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DIABETES Q AND A:

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QUESTION:

What is the best food or supplement

to maintain a healthy body pH?

ANSWER:

The term pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. A number of

books and advertisements suggest that too high or too low a

body pH can be responsible for diabetes, cancer, lack of

energy and aging. Following the recommended diet or taking

the advertised supplement supposedly keeps your pH right.

But no solid research supports such claims.

There is no single measure of " body pH, " because our blood,

mouth, urine, stomach, etc., all differ somewhat in acidity.

It’s true that our body needs to maintain its pH within a

relatively narrow range, but our bodies have many intricate

systems to ensure this without any effort on our part.

Unless you have a kidney disease that prevents the system for

acid-base regulation from working, you can forget about

body pH. Concentrate instead on actions that have a truly

large impact on your health: eating a mostly plant-based

diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables; controlling portion

size and exercising to maintain a healthy weight; and limiting

fat, alcohol and sodium intake.

Source: AICR

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Not the HMOs who herd patients 'in' and 'out' in 15 minutes

or less... Not the M.D. superstars who are more worried about

seeing their names on the New York Times Best Selling List.

Certainly not the drug companies who spend millions

hawking 'lifestyle' drugs that can do more harm than good...

But one doctor is putting the 'CARE' back into healthcare...

Let him share his healing secrets and teach you how you can:

* Reduce your risk of heart attacks by 30%...

* Melt away crippling and chronic pain with sugar water...

* Lower cholesterol by up to 60 points...

* Lose weight and make your heart healthier with steak & eggs...

* Lower blood sugar by up to 30% with this simple spice...

Meet America's Country Doctor...

http://www.isecureonline.com/reports/ACD/W6ACG200

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