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Strawberry-Kiwi Eye Opener

Ingredients

  1. 4 cups of low-fat yogurt (can substitute with "silk" non-dairy yogurt)
  2. 2 cups of sliced strawberries
  3. 1 cup of low-fat granola
  4. 1 cup of sliced kiwi

How to prepare:

Divide yogurt among 4 bowls. Top each with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of granola. Top with 1/4 cup of slice kiwi. Servings: 4. Provides 1.5 fruit servings per person.

Sunshine Salads

Ingredients

  1. 5 cups of spinach leaves (packed), washed & dried
  2. 1/2 cup red pepper, sliced
  3. 2 oranges, peeled & chopped into bite size pieces
  4. 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
  5. 1 whole cucumber, sliced
  6. 1/3 cup "lite" vinaigrette dressing (the kind with no canola oil)

How to prepare:

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss again. Serve immediatley. Servings:5. Provides 2 servings of vegetable per serving.

Spaghetti with a secret

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. dry spaghetti
  • 1 cup of steamed broccoli
  • 1 cup of steamed carrots
  • 4 cups of your favorite low sodium spaghetti sauce
  • 6T grated parmesan cheese

    • How to prepare:

    Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Whiz the steamed vegetables, with the spaghetti sauce in a blender until they are no longer present. Heat the sauce. Toss spaghetti together with the sauce and heat through. Servings:6. Provides 1 vegetable serving per person.

    Tofu Dill Dip

    Ingredients

    1. 1 cucumber, peeled
    2. 1 lb. tofu
    3. 1 teaspoon dill weed
    4. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    5. 1/4 cup of fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
    6. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    7. salt to taste

    How to prepare:

    Place all the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend untin creamy. Serve with raw vegetables and cracker. Servings: 5.

    Quick Sloppy Joes

    Ingredients

    1. 1 small onion, chopped
    2. 2 teaspoons oil (other that canola oil)
    3. two 8oz. packages tempeh, grated
    4. 2 teaspoons chili powder
    5. 1.2 teaspoons garlic powder
    6. 1/4 teaspoon of salt
    7. 6oz. can tomato paste
    8. 2 cups of water

    How to prepare:

    Saute onion in oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add tempeh and stir-fry 5 minutes longer. Reduce heat, add remaining ingredients, and simmer 5 mintes. Serve warm. Servigs: 5.

    Lime Herb marinated Chicken

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    Ingredients

    • 1 package of Uncle Ben's Natural Select Garlic and Butter Rice
    • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1 whole lime, juice and zest
    • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp. plus sesame oil, divided
    • 1 red pepper, diced
    • 3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces

    Directions

    1. Marinate chicken in soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro and ginger for 30 minutes.
    2. Prepare rice according to package directions.
    3. Heat 2 tbsp. seame oil in saute' and cook chicken.
    4. Add remaining 1 tbsp. of sesmae oil and saute' red pepper and green onions.
    5. Serve chicken with rice, top chicken with pepper and onion.

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

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    Ingredients

    • 4 oz. dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
    • 3/4 cup 5% ricotta cheese
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/3 cup vegetable stock or water
    • 3 tablespoons chopped black olives
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

    Directions

    1. In a small bowl, pour boiling water to cover over sun-dried tomatoes.
    2. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain and chop.
    3. In a food processor combine sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, parsley, stock, olives, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and garlic
    4. Process until well combined but still chunky

    Vegetarian Chili

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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive
    • 1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
    • 1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
    • 1 cup vegetable stock/broth
    • 1 (32- ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans
    • 1 (14-ounce) can dark red kidney beans
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon cayenne hot pepper sauce, several drops
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 cup spicy vegetarian refried beans
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    Tips for your Diabetic Child in School

    footDrHorsley Focus on Diabetes

    If your child has diabetes and will be starting or is currently in school, please consider these helpful tips to insure that he or she will receive suitable diabetes treatment while at school.

    • There should be at least one adult available at all times who is trained in the important diabetes procedures and responses.
    • Be sure your child has the necessary equipment and supplies at school. (The school should provide adequate storage for the medications.)
    • Be sure your child is able to test his or her blood glucose level, eat a snack, or have access to fluids at anytime (including on field trips and school buses).
    • Be sure your child is permitted to use the restroom as required.
    • In case of a question or emergency, be sure the school has current emergency phone numbers for all parents or guardians.
    • Let an adult know about any special eating instructions for younger children during school parties or activities.

    Federal laws mandating that he or she be able to fully participate in all school activities are in place to protect your child. All schools receiving federal funding must comply with these laws.

    We strongly encourage all parents to meet with the teachers and other staff member at their child's school to establish a diabetes care plan. If everyone works together to help your child manage his or her diabetes, there is no reason they should not be able to participate 100% in the school experience.

    Wound Healing

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    Ulceration is a common occurrence with the diabetic foot, and should be carefully treated and monitored by a podiatrist to avoid amputations. Poorly fitted shoes or something as trivial as a stocking seam, can create a wound that may not be felt by someone whose skin sensation is diminished. Left unattended, such ulcers can quickly become infected and lead to more serious consequences. Your podiatric physician knows how to treat and prevent these wounds and can be an important factor in keeping your feet healthy and strong. New to the science of wound healing are remarkable products that have the appearance and handling characteristics of human skin. These living, skin-like products are applied to wounds that are properly prepared by the podiatric physician. Clinical trials have shown impressive success rates

    Shoe Buying Guide

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    Is it time for you to throw away those old athletic shoes and buy a new pair? Well, odds are that if you can't remember when you purchased the ones you currently own then the answer is YES. It is very important that you do not continue to wear shoes that no longer provide the proper support your feet need while playing sports. Is it time for you to throw away those old athletic shoes and buy a new pair? Well, odds are that if you can't remember when you purchased the ones you currently own then the answer is YES. It is very important that you do not continue to wear shoes that no longer provide the proper support your feet need while playing sports. You should also have a different pair of shoes for each activity to ensure your feet are getting the maximum protection. For example, if you play basketball it is recommended that you wear a high-topped shoe with plenty of ankle support and shock absorption. If you are not sure about what characteristics you need in a shoe for your sport, then visit your podiatrist or a very knowledgeable sales associate.

    Shoe buying tips

    • Be prepared to spend for the quality your feet need.
    • Have both feet measured, while standing, every time you buy shoes. Your feet change with age, weight, and many other reasons.
    • If your feet are different sizes, always purchase for the larger of the two.
    • Have your athletic shoe fitted during the time of day you will normally be wearing them. For daily footwear, fittings should be done later in the day when feet are their largest.
    • Try on shoes while wearing the style of socks you anticipate wearing with the shoes.
    • Completely lace your shoes and walk around the store with both pairs on.
    • If you wear orthotics, be sure to buy a shoe that is suited for their use.
    • If the shoes do not feel comfortable in the store, then don't buy them.
    You should also have a different pair of shoes for each activity to ensure your feet are getting the maximum protection. For example, if you play basketball it is recommended that you wear a high-topped shoe with plenty of ankle support and shock absorption. If you are not sure about what characteristics you need in a shoe for your sport, then visit your podiatrist or a very knowledgeable sales associate. Shoe buying tips Be prepared to spend for the quality your feet need. Have both feet measured, while standing, every time you buy shoes. Your feet change with age, weight, and many other reasons. If your feet are different sizes, always purchase for the larger of the two. Have your athletic shoe fitted during the time of day you will normally be wearing them. For daily footwear, fittings should be done later in the day when feet are their largest. Try on shoes while wearing the style of socks you anticipate wearing with the shoes. Completely lace your shoes and walk around the store with both pairs on. If you wear orthotics, be sure to buy a shoe that is suited for their use. If the shoes do not feel comfortable in the store, then don't buy them.

    Sweet Potato Casserole

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    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds sweet potatoes
    • Boiling water
    • 1 teaspoon of salt
    • 6 medium bananas
    • 1/4 cup orange juice
    • 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, packed firmly
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 4 tablespoon of margarine.

    Directions

    1. Wash potatoes; and place them in a large sauce pan with salt. Add boiling water cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pot; reduce the heat to low and let the potatoes simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.

    2. Preheat oven to 375F. Using Margarine grease a deep casserole bowl or 2 quart bowl.

    3. Peel bananas and throw away the skins. Cut bananas in 1/4 inch thick slices. Put the bananas in a medium size bowl and toss with orange juice. In a smaller bowl mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside.

    4. In the bottom of the casserole dish arrange 1/3 of the potato slices in a single layer, overlapping just a little bit. Top with 1/2 of the banana slices and sprinkle with 1/3 the sugar mixture. Slightly dot with 1/3 with the margarine.

    5. Repeat the steps from 4 with the 1/3 of the potatoes and the bananas, having 12 slices of bananas left for the top. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture and slightly dot with one third of butter.

    6. Top with the remaining potatoes, and put the rest of the bananas on top. Put the remaining sugar mixture on top and slightly dot the rest of the butter on top. The last step is to pour the rest of the orange juice on the casserole and put in the oven, for 45 minutes until bubbly or hot.

    Your Feet and Diabetes

    footDrHorsley Focus on Diabetes, Foot Health

    Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy is an irreversible nerve condition suffered by many people with diabetes. Patients with diabetes have an abnormal acceleration of their blood sugar. This condition could be caused by: the body resisting insulin, producing too little insulin, or both. As a result of the high blood glucose levels, nerve damage can occur.

    At the start of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a patient would experience pain and a tingling sensation. After time, the patient loses his or her ability to sense the difference between such things as hot and cold, and sharp and dull. Some patients describe a burning feeling in their feet, or feel as though they are wearing socks when they are not. As the condition continues to progress, the feet will eventually become numb.

    Neuropathy is normally divided into acute forms, which usually occur within the first three years of diagnosis and chronic forms, which occur after an average of eight to nine years.
    Maintaining normal blood glucose levels can help slow the advancement of the condition.

    The development of skin ulcerations and infections on a patient with diabetes can be caused by any number of things. Areas on the foot where there are corns and calluses are of concern because of the friction caused when wearing shoes. Ingrown toenails can also be very dangerous to a diabetic because they can progress into infections. For this reason, it is recommended that a foot doctor trim toenails. This will decrease the risk of accidentally cutting the skin around the nail and not knowing it.

    Those who suffer from neuropathy must be sure to thoroughly inspect their feet, or have someone else do it -on a daily basis. They should also avoid soaking their feet in hot water, (this could burn the skin), and walking around without shoes.

    The doctors at Dr. Horsley's Foot and Ankle Care are specially trained to treat, and carry out procedures for patients with diabetic foot injuries.

    If you are experiencing any of the symptoms addressed, we strongly recommend that you seek the advice of your podiatrist for proper diagnosis.