December
2015
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Boost your longevity by exercising...
Just a little
If you're pushing age 60, more or less, and have a sedentary lifestyle, you are among the group of people who would
benefit most from doing a little exercise.
Getting home for the holidays
Safe Travels
About 46 million people traveled 50 miles or more for last year's Thanksgiving Day, according to the AAA.
If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.
– Tony Robbins, self-development author and speaker
Diabetic Friendly Recipes
Being healthy doesn't have to be boring. You can indulge a little if you want to, just don't overdo it. These recipes are great and yummy alternatives to eating higher caloric and carbohydrate rich food.
Turkey Cacciatore Meatballs
Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook
Mr. Food
Total Servings: 8
Serving Size: 3 Meatballs
Exchanges:
1 Carbohydrate
3 Lean Meat
Calories: 239
Total Fat: 10.0g
Cholesterol: 96mg
Sodium: 748mg
Carbohydrate: 16g
Protein: 22 g
Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey breast
1/2 Cup Italian—flavored bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 of a medium—sized green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 of a medium—sized onion, finely chopped
1 jar (28 ounces) light spaghetti sauce, divided
2 eggs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Diabetic Friendly Dessert
If you’re watching your carbohydrates you might have sworn off sweets.
But here’s an alternative that can satisfy your sweet tooth.
Gingerbread Cookies
Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook
Mr. Food
Total Servings: 30
Serving Size: 2 Cookies
Exchanges:
1 Carbohydrate
1 Fat
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
3-1/2 cups a11-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Calories: 131
Total Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 88mg
Carbohydrate: 17g
Protein: 2g
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