5 Ways to Reduce Blood Sugar

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5 Strategies to Lower Blood Sugar

Just 5 simple things you can do to Reduce Blood Sugars and Control your Diabetes. These take no effort on your part other than making the choice to follow them. The benefits are many and your taste buds will thank you!

1. Cinnamon

A Spoonful of Cinnamon!

1. A Spoonful of Cinnamon helps the blood sugar go down
The blood sugar go down-wown
The blood sugar go down
Just a spoonful of cinnamon helps the blood sugar go down
In a most delightful way!

That's right!  Just a half-teaspoon of cinnamon a day helps the body's insulin sensitivity and lowers blood glucose levels.  An additional bonus is it also has a positive effect on lowering triglycerides, or fat in your blood, and the bad cholesterol levels or LDL while raising the HDL or good cholesterol.

Cinnamon has a compound called Methylhydroxy chalcone polymer.  It helps cells absorb glucose faster and converts it to energy so your blood sugar levels stay down.


Try adding it to a bowl oatmeal in the mornings or sprinkle it on some baked apples, a baked sweet potato or just a little in that morning skim latte.


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2. Vinegar

2 Teaspoons a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!


2 teaspoons of vinegar before a meal will dramatically reduce the spike in blood concentrations of insulin and glucose that come after a meal. These spikes can be excessive and can cause complications, including heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes. The acetic acid in vinegar disrupts the enzymes that break down carbs. These small teaspoons can help subdue glucose.


Choose a vinaigrette dressing for you salad at lunch or dinner instead of the creamy based dressings. A Red or White Wine Vinegar is best. Just dash a couple of teaspoons on your salad with a little olive or coconut oil.


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3. Don't Move My Cheese or Nuts!

Grab Some Proteins to Slow Blood Sugar Absorption!

Cheese and Nuts are proteins and proteins slow the digestion process and the absorption of sugars. Now that doesn't mean go eat a whole block of cheese but if you're looking for a mid-afternoon snack go grab some low-fat string cheese or a handful of dry roasted peanuts. This will go a long way in staving off hunger until your next meal time.

These are also good ideas to eat in conjunction with fruits. We still want to have fruits in our diet because they have fiber and are a great source of nutrients but eating the cheese or nuts with them will counteract the sugar in the fruits so the blood sugar absorption slows. Try some apple slices with a couple tablespoons of natural peanut butter. Yep, the kind where the oil rises to the top. Don't worry, the sweetness of the apple give the peanut butter just the kick you're looking for. Or try adding a little honey to the peanut butter. You'll find in no time you'll love the natural peanut butter better.


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Another Great Source of Protein

Love Pasta and Don't Want to Give It Up?

Not only is it Calorie Free but it's nothing but Fiber. Taste just like Pasta, Zero Calories, Zero Fat, Zero Carbs! Feel full without any guilt!
MIRACLE NOODLE





Grilled Ahi Tuna Veggie Pasta Salad -using Miracle Noodles

5 oz Ahi Tuna Steak
...1 pkg Miracle Noodles- Angel Hair
5-6 Asparagus Spears sliced on the vertical
1/2 cup Butternut Squash cubed
1/2 cup Brussel Sprouts sliced in half

Spray non-stick baking pan and add chopped up veggies(Asparagus, Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts). Bake at 400 degrees until nicely browned and caramelized.

Lightly sear tuna in a hot non-stick grill pan

Cook Pasta according to directions.

Combine pasta and vegetables and plate. Place seared ahi tuna on top of the pasta/veggie mix. Lightly drizzle Walden Farms Sugar Free Sesame Dressing(or whatever you have on hand). I sometimes make a side of Wasabi to dip the Tuna into.

Very colorful dish yet very tasty and simple to prepare.

Recipe Served at Expo East

3 bags of Miracle Noodle Angel Hair Pasta
1/4 cup Tahini
3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
3 Tablespoon of water
1/8 of a teaspoon of gluten f ree low sodium soy sauce(regular low sodium
-sauce is fine if not gluten intolerant)

Couple of drops of Sriracha hot sauce(optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 scallion thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 oz shredded jicama
1 oz julienned pepper
1 oz carrots

Empty noodles into colander draining the water
that the noodles are packed in.
Boil noodles for one minute, drain, pat dry and set aside.
In a large bowl mix tahini, soy sauce, water, lemon juice,
sriracha and salt and pepper to taste.
Add noodle and vegetables, mix thoroughly and refrigerate.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Here is a great recipe from a vegan friend of ours, that she
adapted from a very creative book of recipes called Eat, Drink,
and Be Vegan (link to amazon for this book below)2-3 bags of Miracle Noodle- Fettuccine or Angel hair pasta

Lemon Garlic Miracle Noodle

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Large garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp agave nectar
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
11/2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Parmesan cheese optional

Calories 143
Total fat 10.7 grams
Saturated Fat 1.2 grams
Cholesterol 0 grams
Sodium 325 mg
Total Carbs12.8g
Dietary fiber 3.6g
Sugars 8.9g
protein 1.3g

In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, salt, agave
nectar, mustard and oil(starting with 1 1/2 tbsp)

Empty contents of noodles into colander, draining the
water that the noodles are packed in.

Boil the noodles for one minute, drain in colander,
pat dry with a small hand towel and return to pot.

Toss with lemon dressing, toasted nuts, & parsley.
Season to taste, adding extra olive oil & salt & pepper, if desired.

Grate a small amount of Parmesan cheese on top of the noodles(optional)

Singapore Seafood Stir Fry

Egg beaten 1
Veggies of choice (carrot, capsicum, onion etc) 100g per serve
MIRACLE NOODLE noodles 200g per serve
Curry powder 1tsp
Crushed garlic 1 tsp
Prawns 4-5 per person
Squid 5 small pieces each

Heat wok, coat with a little oil
add beaten egg, then vegetables, garlic then reheat pre
cooked seafood & noodles in boiling water
add to the wok, the curry powder season with salt and
serve.

Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil

This ultra-quick dish is a delicious variation on the classic
late-night Roman staple, spaghettata (Spaghetti with Garlic and
Oil) that can be thrown together from ingredients you may normally
keep in your pantry and fridge.

Preparation time: five minutes

Cooking time: five minutes

1 bag MIRACLE NOODLE angel hair, spaghetti or linguini

1 6- or 7-ounce can or jar of tuna in olive oil (preferably
Italian tuna in extra virgin oil, but supermarket brands like
Progresso or Genova are fine. Solid or chunk light tuna is tastier
than solid white, which tends to be dry.)

Chopped or pressed garlic to taste--1 tsp to 2 tbsps (fresh is best,
but chopped garlic from a jar is fine)

½ to 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves (or if you must, 2-3 tbsps
of dried chopped parsley)

1 tbsp capers (optional)

Black pepper or hot red pepper flakes to taste

Extra virgin olive oil or lemon flavored olive oil (optional)

Salt to taste

1. Prepare the MIRACLE NOODLEaccording to package
directions.

2. Open the tuna can and drain the olive oil from the can
into a sauté or frying pan. Put the tuna in a bowl and flake it
with a fork.

3. Add chopped garlic to the pan and stir over medium heat
until golden. Add parsley and capers; stir until parsley begins to
wilt. Stir in the black or red pepper.

4. Add a splash (about ½ to 1 tbsp) of extra virgin olive oil
or, preferably, lemon-infused olive oil (sometimes called citron
oil), then add the flaked tuna, stirring for a minute or two until
heated. If the pan seems dry, add a bit more oil.

5. Taste for salt and add a pinch if needed. The tuna and
the capers are salty, so you won't need much--and if you have used
capers preserved in salt, you can probably omit it.

6. Toss with Miracle Noodles in a bowl, or add the noodles to
the pan and toss over low heat. Serve immediately.

Variations:

For a one-pot, highly nutritious meal, increase the amount of
garlic and omit the parsley. Instead, add ½ to 1 bunch of chopped
raw kale, Swiss chard or spinach (with stems removed) in step 3; it
will take a minute or two longer to wilt than the parsley. A shake
or two of hot red pepper flakes and lemon-flavored oil are
particularly good with these greens. (My preference is for the
chard or kale, which have a milder taste that blends well with the
tuna.)

Or, add cut-up green beans, lightly steamed and drained, to the pan
with the parsley. (Lemon-flavored oil really adds to this version).

For a more piquant flavor, add 1 or 2 tbsps chopped sun-dried
tomatoes along with the parsley, and omit the lemon olive oil.

Italian Halibut Soup with MIRACLE NOODLES

* 7 Ounces Halibut, cubed
* 1 Pkg of Angel Hair Miracle Noodles, rinsed and cut up
* 1-1/2 Cup celery, chopped
* 1/2 Cup onion, chopped
* 2 Clove Garlic, minced
* 4 Cups non-fat Chicken Broth
* 1-1/2 Cup tomatoes, chopped and mashed
* 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
* 1/8 tsp dried thyme
* 1/2 tsp dried Basil
* Black Pepper to taste
* Cayenne Pepper to taste

1. Sauté the celery, onions and garlic in a splash of chicken broth
until tender. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 30 minutes.

2. Add halibut pieces to the soup. Cook until Halibut is done
(don't over cook). Add the Miracle Noodles and heat.

Serves 2

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Fantastic. We tried it, we loved it, simple and easy to make.

Pasta with Garlic and Tomatoes
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced fine.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
3 packs Miracle Noodle Spaghetti
Heat olive oil at low to medium temperature in a large skillet. Add the garlic and gently roast on low to medium heat, be very careful not to brown garlic. This should take approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the basil, tomato, salt and pepper. Now add the wine raising the heat slightly and cook for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and cook until sauce reduces to a gravy-like consistency, raising the heat again if necessary. At this point reduce heat to low. . Drain and rinse pasta, toss in sauce and serve.

New Recipe for July!

Greek Style Baked Orzo
Serves 8

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 bags 0 carb Miracle Noodle Orzo
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup white wine
14 oz can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 stalk celery, f inely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano & dried basil
1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preheat oven to 425 F. Coat 9×13" baking dish with cooking
spray. Rinse orzo well under running water. Drain in a colander,
dab with paper towels to dry and transfer to the baking dish.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion,
celery & garlic, stir and cook until softened; about 3 minutes.
Add wine and cook 2 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, half of parsley, oregano, basil, salt, pepper &
red pepper and cook 5 minutes. Roughly chop shrimp, add to skillet
and cook 2 minutes.

Pour shrimp mixture over orzo and toss to mix evenly. Sprinkle
with feta and parsley. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until feta
is bubbly. Let sit 5 minutes, then serve.

Calories: 131
Carbs: 4 grams
Protein: 14 grams
Fat: 6 grams
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131 Calories never tasted so good AND satisfying!

4. Time to Bulk Up with Fiber!

A Diet High in Fiber is Essential for Diabetics

Fiber, particularly soluble fiber, helps control your blood sugars by slowing the absorption of glucose into the blood stream. It also helps you maintain a healthy weight and lowers the LDL or Bad cholesterol. What a wonderful thing!

Are you getting enough? Most people don't and the older we get the more we need. Especially diabetics. To help keep your diabetes in check you should strive for 50 grams of fiber a day. So where can you get this "wonder drug"? Broccoli, zucchini, prunes, cantaloupes, grapefruit, apples, strawberries, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, spinach, and many more wonderful fruits and vegetables.

Just 5 -6 servings of any of these is all you need in a day and it will go a long way in helping normalize your blood sugars.


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Protein and Fiber Mix!

Quinoa (Keen-wa)

Just have to tell you about this great food. You've probably seen it on the grocery shelves lately but didn't know much about it. This great little grain comes from the Andes Mountains in South America and it has the highest protein content of any of the grains (about 17%). It's also low in fat, has fiber, and is a good source for manganese which is good for carbohydrate metabolism and helps regulate blood sugars.

It has a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked and it just a bit crunchy. Although it's considered a grain it actually from the family of the leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale.

It's easy on the stomach and easy to prepare. Just 10-15 minutes. Try mixing it with some black beans, green peppers, onion, tomato, coconut oil, grape seed oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, little salt and mix it up salad style.

Or if you would like a warm meal try adding a little fruits and nuts in place of your oatmeal. Or use Quinoa in place of pasta for some of your favorite italian dishes.

You'll love it and your kids will too!


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5. Fats!

Only the Good Ones! Go For Mono-Unsaturated

Fat slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream so it's important we choose the right fats. Mono-unsaturated fats may help lower your risk for increased blood sugars. The best choices to use are Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Nuts, Peanut Butter, Flaxseed Oil, Omega-3 rich fatty acids (like those found in most fishes and in walnuts) and Avacados.

We should keep our fat consumption to 25 - 30% of our calorie intake striving for 50 - 60 grams per day if you are staying around an 1800 calorie daily diet plan. Make sure you spread it out throughout your meals.

Go Fishing for Omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, rainbow trout, mackerel, herring, catfish, shrimp, lobster, and flounder to name a few. Always grill or broil and avoid frying.

Be sure to throw a handful of chopped nuts on your salad like almonds or walnuts.

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Important!

The Most Important Thing

If you're serious about Reducing Your Blood Sugars then you have to have a plan. Start by getting educated. As always, talk with your doctor and have your blood sugars monitored regularly both with your own meter and through testing with your doctor. Folks, this works! I lowered my A1C by 1% in just 3 months! 7.2 down to 6.1 and still falling. The Most Important Thing

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Guestbook Comments

  • poldepc May 19, 2012 @ 8:42 am | delete
    very good informational lens
  • fish-oil-expert Apr 4, 2012 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    This is great stuff. Diabetes runs in my family, so whatever I can learn to prevent it will help.
  • Phillyfreeze69 Mar 20, 2012 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    Very throughly researched information for Diabetics and anyone who wants to improve their health by eating foods that are rich in fiber, Mono-Unsaturated fats and Proteins.
    Cinnamon is a wonderful antedote for upset stomach and many other common aliments. Vinegar is wonder liquid!...as is Honey with all the medicinal properties naturally curing abilities. Excellent lens with useful information.
  • SofiaGarvey Mar 20, 2012 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Thank you so much! I have been using all of these in order to get my blood sugars back under control. They really work for most people. It's getting people to understand the discipline it requires. If only the grocery stores could remove all of the unhealthy items so nobody would get diabetes in the first place.
  • mnriver Feb 26, 2012 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    I take cinnamon and gymnema sylvestre

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