Sunday, January 29, 2012

Grilled Steak with Pepper Relish

Here, we toss colorful bell peppers in a balsamic-herb vinaigrette and grill them in a foil packet at the same time as the steak. 

Nutrition Profile - - 
Diabetes appropriate | Healthy weight | Heart healthy | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Gluten free 
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

3 small red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers, sliced
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme OR 1 tsp dried, divided
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
1 lb sirloin steak or strip steak (1-1 1/4 inches thick), trimmed and cut into 4 portions
1 tsp garlic powder
Preheat grill to medium.

Combine bell peppers, onion, vinegar, oil, capers, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 3/4 teaspoon dried) and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Stack two 30-inch-long pieces of foil. Arrange the pepper mixture on one half and fold the foil. Tightly seal the packet by crimping and folding the edges together.

Sprinkle both sides of steak with garlic powder, the remaining thyme Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Place the steak and foil packet on the grill. Grill the steak about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, 5 minutes per side for medium. Grill the packet until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes. Serve the steak with the peppers.

Tip: 
To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 
202 Calories, 8g Fat, 2g Sat, 4g Mono, 42mg Cholesterol, 23g Protein, 7g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 0g Added Sugars, 365mg Sodium, 454mg Potassium 

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (122% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv), Zinc (29% dv)

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Vitamin B12 and Iodine

I have a question. Since we are on a complete vegan diet, is it all right to take Vitamin B12? If so, how much? Am hoping not to have to go in for a MMA test to find out. At the health food store I was told one year ago that if we were on the raw diet that we would eventually run into problems. I am on the cancer diet with my husband and am experiencing burning feet, eye problems, tinnitus, rapid heartbeat. I have started taking vitamin B12, but am concerned about Dan. We do not want to give him anything that will conflict with the Budwig Protocol.

What about Iodine too? He is always cold and has had issues with thyroid problems in the past. We have been reading that the lack of iodine can lead to cancer. Does anyone know anything about this? I am thinking he needs to be tested to know how much iodine he needs, but not everyone believes that is necessary.

At the 3E Centre we were taking B6 and B2 every day. The dosage was 10 milligrams of each. This was worked out according to body weight. Every cell in the body needs B12 for cell division and for blood formation  Only meat has�abundant amount of B12 . Plants do not have B12 unless contaminated by micro organism .Very small amount is found in plants grown in manure . Too get enough B12 from those vegetables you would need 23 cups a day. The only reliable source of B12 in food form is in nutritional yeast with T6636+ . Otherwise you will need to take a supplement. B12 was part of the reason Gerson used calf liver juice at one time.

As for iodine a regular ingredient to all our food is powder kelp. An 1/8 tsp will give the RDA amount of iodine in your diet .But using kelp as part of your food you won't have to worry about getting to much and you will get other trace mineral that you would not get in iodine supplements.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Some Healthy Recipes For Diabetic

Halibut Stew 
From: SparkPeople user CHEF_MEG (Chef Meg's Makeover)

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (14.5oz can) petite diced tomatoes OR 
6 roma tomatoes, skins and seeds removed, then chopped Pinch white pepper
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
1/3 cup ground almonds
12 oz halibut fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups loosely chopped bok choy OR shredded fresh spinach
2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil (optional)
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Place a large saute pan over moderate heat; add oil. Add chopped onions and saute, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Don't let the onions brown. If using wine, add it to the pan, and, with a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any onion that might have stuck. Add tomatoes and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes. Add stock and almonds; stir to combine. Add bok choy and simmer to wilt; 2 minutes. Add halibut and cook until fish becomes opaque, approx. 4-5 minutes. If using herbs, add just before serving.
Serve this over brown rice (calories not included).

Servings: 6 
Serving Size: 2-3 ounces of halibut per serving. 
Addition of wine will add less than 10 calories per serving.

Nutrition per Serving: 
157.2 Calories, 
6.6g Total Fat, 
0.7g Saturated Fat, 
1.4g Polyunsaturated Fat, 
3.9g Monounsaturated Fat, 
23.2 mg Cholesterol, 
493.4 mg Sodium, 
451.9 mg Potassium, 
7.3g Total Carbs, 
1.9g Dietary Fiber, 
2.9g Sugars, 
17.6g Protein 
Vitamin A: 30.7 %
Vitamin B-6: 12.7 %
Vitamin C: 20.1 %
Vitamin D: 0%
Vitamin E: 11.4 %
Calcium: 6.1 %
Copper: 4.4 %
Folate: 3.2 %
Iron: 6.6 %
Magnesium: 19.2 %
Manganese: 8.5 %
Niacin: 21.3 %
Pantothenic Acid: 2.5 %
Phosphorus: 19.2 %
Riboflavin: 5.7 %
Selenium: 38.4 %
Thiamin: 4 %
Zinc: 3.4 %


Citrus Glazed Chicken with Almonds  

4 (4 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 Tbsp orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 Tbsp SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup almond slices, toasted

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken breasts on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with one tablespoon of orange juice concentrate (reserve remaining concentrate for sauce). Bake in oven 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Place remaining orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and chicken broth in a small saucepan. Blend together SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir cornstarch mixture into broth. Heat over medium-high heat and simmer 8-10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. Remove from heat. Whisk butter into sauce. Add chives and parsley. Pour sauce over chicken breasts. Sprinkle almonds over breasts and serve.

Nutrition per Serving: 
220 Calories, 
70 Calories from Fat, 
7g Fat, 
2.5g Saturated, 
75mg Cholesterol, 
220mg Sodium, 
9g Carbs, 
1g Fiber, 
7g Sugars,
28g Protein

Bakes Fish and Zucchini 
From: American Diabetes Association - The Ultimate Diabetes Meal Planner

Serves: 4
1/4 cup no-added-salt tomato sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp basil
Pepper, to taste
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 lb fish fillets, any white-meat fish
1 tsp Smart Balance Omega oil

Combine tomato sauce, lemon juice, basil, pepper, and zucchini. Place fish in an oven-safe pan and add oil. Cover each fillet with a portion of the mixture; bake at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when pierced with a fork.

Serves: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 
110 Calories, 20 Calories from Fat, 2g Total Fat, .2g Saturated Fat, 
0g Trans Fat, 50mg Cholesterol, 75mg Sodium, 2g Total Carbs, 
1g Dietary Fiber, 1g Sugars, 21g Protein

Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat


Bakes Tomatoes and Squash 
From: American Diabetes Association - The Ultimate Diabetes Meal Planner
Serves: 4 

2 medium summer squash (about 1/2 lb each)
1 (10-oz) pkg frozen spinach, cooked and drained
3 oz reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup dry whole-wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped green onions, finely chopped
2 Tbsp minced parsley
1/2 tsp dill weed
2 medium tomatoes
4 tsp reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika, to taste

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out centers (leaving 1/2-inch shell) and reserve pulp and seeds. In a large skillet over medium heat, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add squash shells, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove shells and drain well; then transfer to a baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine squash pulp with spinach, feta cheese, bread crumbs, green onions, parsley, and dill weed. Mound 1/4 of the mixture into each squash shell, packing lightly. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove stems from tomatoes and cut in half crosswise. Sprinkle top of each half with 1 tsp Parmesan cheese. Place tomatoes beside squash in baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until spinach mixture is set and vegetables are heated through. Sprinkle spinach with paprika and serve.

Serves: 4 
135 Calories, 
40 Calories from Fat, 
4.5g Total Fat, 
2.6g Saturated Fat, 
0g Trans Fat, 
10mg Cholesterol, 
415mg Sodium, 
16g Total Carbs, 
5g Dietary Fiber, 
5g Sugars, 
11 g Protein 

EXCHANGES/CHOICES: 2 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

LEMON FRUITCAKE and BACON CHIVE POTATO SALAD Recipes

LEMON FRUITCAKE
http://www.Astrology-Recipes.com/New-Recipes.htm

1/2 lb. red cherries
1/2 lb. green cherries
1/2 lb. pineapple
1 lb. shelled pecans
1 box white raisins
6 eggs
1 lb. margarine
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
4 c. plain flour
1 1/2 oz. lemon extract
Chop pecans and soak overnight in lemon extract. Coat fruit in 1/2 cup flour. Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Put baking powder and salt into flour and add to creamed butter and sugar; mix well. Add fruit and nuts. Bake in 4 loaf pans or a tube pan (loaf pans: 1 1/2 hours; tube pan: 2 hours) at 275 degrees.
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BACON AND CHIVE POTATO SALAD
Recipe from www.Nancys-Kitchen.com/
6 c. quartered, unpeeled sm. red potatoes
3/4 c. Miracle Whip
2 tbsp. stone ground mustard
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1/4 c. chopped chives or sliced green onions
Add potatoes to boiling water; cook 14 minutes or until tender; drain. Mix mayo and mustard in large bowl. Add potatoes, bacon and chives; mix lightly. Refrigerate.

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