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Magical Tip for Conscious Snacking

One the most challenging – and rewarding – areas of self-care is diet. Whether we like it or not, there is a lot of truth to the old adage, “You are what you eat.” You can’t live without nourishment, and what you choose to nourish yourself with has a huge impact on your health and overall well-being.

But if, when you think about shifting your diet, you feel a knot in your stomach, you’re not alone.

There’s a common misconception out there that “eating healthy” means saying goodbye to all of your favorite things, especially sugar.

Sugar is ubiquitous, and this is, let’s be honest, for a good reason – people LOVE it! Humankind has a sweet tooth and has since the very beginning of its existence. Even modern hunter gatherers, when they have a reliable source of honey, will eat it until (and after) their teeth rot.

It’s true that shifting your relationship to sugar and reducing the amount of sugar you consume is one of the quickest ways to improve

Diabetic Apple Pie

Ingredients

2 lb. McIntosh apples, peeled, cored
and thinly sliced (7 cups)
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. granulated sugar
1 T. Butter Buds Sprinkles
4 packets Sweet ‘N Low
1 T. all−purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
Nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt (optional)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9−inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, Butter Buds, Sweet ‘N Low, flour, cinnamon and allspice. Add to the apples and toss to coat.

Lightly spray one sheet of phyllo dough with nonstick cooking spray. Fold in half and spray again. Place in the pie pan with one edge hanging over the pan. Repeat the process with the remaining 3 sheets of dough, overlapping in the pan to cover the bottom

Diabetic Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened crushed
pineapple in juice, undrained
1/4 C. pecan pieces (optional)
2 T. lemon juice
1 3/4 tsp. Equal Measure or 6 pkg. sweetener
or 1/4 C. Spoonful
1 tsp. cornstarch
4 T. margarine (at room temperature)
3 1/2 tsp. Equal Measure or 12 pkg.
sweetener or 1/2 C. Spoonful
1 egg
1 C. cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 C. buttermilk

Preparation

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Mix pineapple, pecans,1 tablespoon Equal and cornstarch in bottom of 8−inch square or 9−inch round cake pan; spread mixture evenly in pan. Beat margarine and Equal in medium bowl until fluffy; beat in egg.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in small bowl. Add to margarine

Chocolate Walnut Biscotti

Ingredients

4 oz. semisweet chocolate, coursely chopped.
1 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the chocolate and sugar and grind until the chocolate is very fine.

Set aside. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl combine the eggs and the vanilla. Beat at medium speed to blend. Reduce the speed to low, add the chocolate and flour mixtures and mix until a stiff dough forms, adding the walnuts when about half mixed.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gather

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Glazed Winter and Roasted Winter Vegetables

Glazed Winter Vegetables

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 large russet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 pound baby carrots
1 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 C. water
1/2 C. butter, melted
1/2 C. molasses
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Divide vegetables among four greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, water, butter, molasses, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.  drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat.

Cover and bake at 425* for 30 minutes. Stir vegetables.  Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Yield: 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

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