Mouth-Watering Sausage Recipes We Bet You Haven't Tried
By Adrian T. Cheng

Sausages are a lot like hot dogs - they're comfort food, easily prepared and most of all, versatile. While they're good eaten alone, they taste even better on a dish. These well-loved piece of meat are mostly consumed during breakfast, but they can also be used as an ingredient to create hearty, fulfilling dishes that are ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Try these hearty sausage recipes now:

Sausage and Peppers Mac and Cheese

What you need:

• 1/2 kilograms Italian sausage
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 1/4 cups shell pasta
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Olive oil, for frying
• Freshly chopped parsley for garnishing

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet then cook sausages until cooked through and golden brown. When ready, add bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add pasta, chicken broth and marinara sauce. Lower heat to medium and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until pasta is cooked al dente. Lastly, add mozzarella and heavy cream. Stir until well-combined with other ingredients. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.

Cheesy Garlic Italian Sausage Subs

What you need:

• 1/2 kilogram Itailan sausage
• 4 pieces sub rolls, split lengthwise
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Mix together the garlic, unsalted butter, parsley and kosher salt in a small bowl. Place sub rolls on a rimmed baking sheet and spread the cut sides of each with the garlic butter mixture. Bake in a pre-heated oven (350F) for 8 minutes or until golden. Set aside. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat then cook the sausages for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Spoon sausage mixture into toasted rolls. Top with mozzarella and bake again for another 6 to 8 minutes. When ready, sprinkle with basil before serving.

You can do so much with sausages - they can be eaten alone, used in omelettes, pasta recipes, soups, sandwiches and more. Try these mouth-watering sausage recipes now!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grill experience, reviewing various grilling accessories and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting grill-related products and posts.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Five Simple Dietary Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Blood Sugar
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Making changes to your diet can be hard, and it can be intimidating. You may not know where to start, and all of the recommendations you find online can make things super confusing. The good news is improving your Type 2 diabetes can be done with just a handful of simple yet very effective dietary changes.

Let us take the confusion out of which foods you should and should not enjoy by talking about five simple yet effective dietary changes you can make to improve your blood sugar levels...

1. Eliminate Fruit Juice. Fruit juice often contains lots of added sugar. Pair added sugar with the sugar naturally found in fruit, and you are bound to experience a spike in blood sugar. Avoid fruit juice, and choose water, unsweetened sparkling water, or sweeten the water with freshly squeezed fruit juice.

2. Read Food Labels. Reading food labels can be your best tool when it comes to controlling your blood sugar! Checking food labels for added sugars by looking for anything ending in "ose" can be a great way to eliminate foods containing added sweeteners. Make it a habit to read the back of every label before you purchase a packaged food item. The more you do this, the better you will become at detecting added sugars!

3. Choose Complex Carbs versus Refined Carbs. Choose complex carbs like rolled oats, quinoa, and brown rice over white pasta, white rice, bread, and pastries. Complex carbs will be absorbed more slowly and are less likely to cause a blood sugar spike. Plus, complex carbs like quinoa or brown rice in their whole and natural state will not contain added sugar as bread and pastries will.

4. Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup. High fructose corn syrup is found in soda, crackers, candy, and even bread! It is one of the leading causes of obesity and can lead to Type 2 diabetes. It is essential to stay away from high fructose corn syrup at all costs. Instead, choose foods containing natural sweeteners such as...

• fruit,
• pure maple syrup,
• raw honey, or
• stevia.

However, keep in mind foods like dried fruit and honey can cause blood sugar imbalances when consumed in excess and these foods should only be eaten once in a while.

5. Stay Away from Trans and Hydrogenated Fats. Trans and hydrogenated fats are commonly found in fried and processed foods. Fast food items are notorious for being full of these damaging fats that can help cause...

• obesity,
• heart disease, and can
• trigger inflammation.

These fats can also increase your cholesterol level. Stay away from these fats, and choose healthier options such as...

• extra virgin olive oil,
• avocados,
• nuts,
• chia, and
• flaxseeds.

Take your health into your own hands and make a difference in your health and your life. Start by making one change a week until you have made all five. In just a short amount of time, you could have better control of your Type 2 diabetes, and living your healthiest life!

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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Weight Loss - The Best And Worst Steps to Take to Kick Start Your Diet Plan
By Beverleigh H Piepers

If you are on a healthy eating diet plan right now, there is one thing you can be sure of: there are some major do's and don'ts. Too many people get into the habit of looking at one aspect of the plan and focus on that exclusively. For instance, it might be calories, so they think about their calorie intake, and that becomes their primary focus. They look at eating low carbs, and carbohydrates become their primary focus 24 hours a day.

It is crucial you do not miss the big picture here. Take a step back and look at the best and worst steps you could take on your diet plan...

Best: Eat More Greens. There is no doubt about it; you need to eat more greens. Any fresh produce will do. Get it in - the more, the better.

Worst: Drink Your Calories. One point to focus on avoiding is drinking your calories. When you drink your calories, you are not going to get the same satiety benefits you would if you ate them; therefore you may find yourself consuming more calories than you initially planned. Focus on food calories and drink water. The only exception to this is with protein powder shakes.

Best: Add More Protein. Speaking of protein powder, do focus on including more protein in your diet. Most people are not eating enough, so more will do you well. Chicken, fish, turkey, lean steak, eggs, protein powder - all are excellent sources.

Worst: Go To Extremes. Another step you can take is to ensure you do not go to extremes. Avoid eating an ultra-low calorie diet plan as this will only lead to a sluggish metabolism and stalled fat loss.

Avoid cutting all carbs or fats out of your diet plan - you need those nutrients. Balance is critical.

Best: Eat More Omega-3 Fats. It is essential to take in enough omega-3 fatty acids, and this is another area where many people fall short. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the healthiest nutrients you can eat, so be mindful about including them. Salmon, flaxseed, and walnuts are all great choices.

Worst: Forget About Nutritional Value. Finally, make sure you do not become so caught up in watching the calorie numbers you forget to consider the actual nutritional value of the food you choose. Does the food contain sufficient nutrients for example, or will the food be considered empty calories? A diet full of processed foods is never going to be a good option.

If you keep these tips in mind, you should be on your way to eating healthier than ever.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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Wrap It Up With Herbs and Spices: 4 Weight Loss Wrap Recipes You Will Love
By Adrian T. Cheng

It's important to prioritize your health when you're aiming to trim some pounds. That's why it's important to eat nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. It's easy to get discouraged if you're not enjoying your weight loss food, so variety is important.

Why not try these herbs and spices wrap recipes? You'll surely love flavorful low-calorie snacks!

Tuscan-Style Herbed Tuna Wraps

What you need:

• 2 whole grain tortillas
• 1/2 cup light tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl, mix together tuna, tomatoes, spinach, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir until ingredients are well-blended. Divide tuna mixture among the 2 tortillas fold over to make wraps. Top with fresh spinach. Serve immediately.

Turkey and Five-Spice Lettuce Wraps

What you need:

• 1/2 kg. lean ground turkey
• 2 heads lettuce, leaves separated
• 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint and/or chives)
• 1/2 cup instant brown rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsps. hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 2 tsps. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. five-spice powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Add turkey and ginger then cook for 6-7 minutes until turkey is cooked through. Crumble turkey using a wooden spoon. Add cooked brown rice, water chestnuts, bell pepper, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and add spoonfuls of the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with carrots and fresh herbs. Roll into wraps and secure with toothpick.

Spicy Guacamole and Bean Burrito

What you need:

• 2 6-inch whole grain tortillas
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup low-fat refried beans
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 3 tbsps. prepared guacamole
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced

Combine beans, salsa and jalapeno pepper in a small bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes. Arrange romaine lettuce in each flour tortilla. Top with warm bean mixture and guacamole. Roll up to make wraps. Serve immediately.

Herbed Hummus Vegetarian Wraps

What you need:

• 2 cups herbed hummus
• 4 large collard green leaves, steamed
• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 jicama, peeled and sliced into thin strips
• 1 carrot, peeled and sliced into thin strips
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 20 fresh basil leaves
• 1 stalk celery, sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 cup toasted cashews, slightly crushed
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Mix together cucumber, bell pepper, jicama, carrot and celery in a medium bowl until well-blended. Divide the mixture among 4 collard green leaves. Top with avocado slices, basil leaves, cashews and chives. Roll up to make wraps and secure with toothpick.

Enjoy snacking for weight loss with these fun and easy herbs and spices wrap recipes!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger who promotes healthy eating. He has written numerous posts and articles about natural herbs and spices, shared countless of delicious and healthy recipes and reviewed top-notch cooking accessories [http://www.kuisiware.com/our-products/2-in-1-salt-and-pepper-grinder] that are worth checking out. You can view Adrian's posts about nutritious food and other interesting topics on his blog [http://www.kuisiware.com/category/kuisiware-blog].

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Delicious Spicy Grill Recipes For The Chili Lover
By Adrian T. Cheng

Did you know that eating spicy food provides you with plenty of health benefits? Not only does it improve your appetite but eating dishes that use chilli peppers is beneficial to relieving pain, to weight loss and even to heart health! So the next time you add a little excitement to your outdoor barbecue, serve any of these spicy grill recipes!

Grilled Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken Breasts

What you need:

• 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, each sliced into large bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chilli sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, chilli sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, onion powder and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. Heat in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Place chicken in a re-sealable plastic bag and pour half of the sauce over the meat. Marinate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, take 2 tablespoons of the remaining sauce and mix with cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk back to remaining sauce then microwave for 2-3 minutes. When chicken is ready, cook in a pre-heated grill over medium high heat until cooked to desired doneness, brushing with prepared sauce while cooking.

Firecracker Salmon

What you need:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix together onion, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, sesame oil and salt in a large bowl. Stir until ingredients are well-combined. Place salmon fillets in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Pour about 1/4 of the marinade in the bag, seal and turn to coat fish with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, also refrigerating the remaining marinade. When fish is ready, remove from bag and discard excess marinade. Cook on a pre-heated grill over high heat, covered, until cooked through, occasionally brushing with marinade.

Boost your appetite, impress all of your guests and add even more excitement to your future backyard barbecues by serving easy to make dishes with a kick - try any of these two delicious spicy grill recipes!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grill experience, reviewing various grilling accessories and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting grill-related products and posts.

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Barbecue Recipes For Kids That Even Adults Will Love
By Adrian T. Cheng

Serving food to a group of children is a bit trickier compared to cooking for adults. This is because they tend to only eat what they find attractive or what's familiar to their taste buds. So if you're planning a children's party, why not take it out in the yard? Your guests will have plenty of room for games and you can serve them these delicious barbecue recipes for kids!

Grilled Baby Ranch Burgers

What you need:

• 8 small soft dinner rolls, split
• 3/4 kilogram ground beef
• 4 leaves lettuce, halved
• 8 slices plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• Sliced carrots and celery for serving

Using clean hands, form the ground beef into 3-inch patties. Season each with kosher salt and black pepper. Oil the grates and cook patties over medium high heat for about 4 to 6 minutes per side or until good grill marks appear and meat is cooked through. Place grilled patties on dinner rolls, spread with ranch dressing then top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with sliced carrots and celery.

Watermelon Wedges With Minty Lime Sugar

What you need:

• 1 kilogram fresh watermelon wedges
• 1 lime, zested (zest finely grated)
• 4 fresh mint leaves, finely shredded
• 3 1/2 tablespoons golden caster sugar
• Lime wedges for serving

To prepare the minty lime sugar, mix together lime zest, shredded mint leaves and 2 1/2 tablespoons golden caster sugar. Set aside. Toss the watermelon wedges in the remaining sugar. Heat watermelon on a grill over medium high heat for just a few seconds per side until grill marks appear, using tongs to flip. Place on a serving platter, sprinkle with minty lime sugar and serve with lime wedges.

Mini Campfire Smores

What you need:

• 8 Rich Tea Biscuits
• 8 chunks chocolate of your choice
• 4 large marshmallows

To make 1 smore, sandwich 2 chunks of chocolate and 1 marshmallow between 2 biscuits. Wrap each smore with heavy duty aluminium foil and cook on a pre-heated grill over medium high heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Allow to cool for a few minutes before unwrapping the foils. It's important to make sure they're cool enough for kids to eat. Drizzle with melted chocolate before serving if desired.

Planning a backyard barbecue for children will be no problem if you serve them these oh-so-yummy barbecue recipes for kids!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grill experience, reviewing various grilling accessories and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting grill-related products and posts.

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Type 2 Diabetes - The Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Spice to Help Manage Diabetes
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Turmeric may be one of the most effective anti-inflammatory spices in existence. It has long been known as being a powerful spice that has been used in India for thousands of years: used as a spice and a medicinal herb. Believe it or not, it may help you better control your Type 2 diabetes. A study published in The International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism looked at turmeric and its active compound curcumin and its ability to help manage Type 2 diabetes.

Here is what the research says about turmeric and Type 2 diabetes...

• increased glucose uptake,
• reduced hyperglycemia,
• improved pancreatic cell function, and
• diminished liver glucose production.

Overall studies on turmeric in regards to managing Type 2 diabetes found beneficial effects when it came to lowering blood sugar levels.

In addition to diabetes support, turmeric holds powerful anti-inflammatory health benefits, and the better you manage your inflammation, the better your health will be in general as the majority of disease seen today is linked to some form of inflammation. Tumeric helps your body to fight any foreign invaders. It also helps in repairing damage to your body.

Turmeric in addition to...

• removing processed sugars,
• processed foods, and
• additives from your diet,

can significantly help reduce the overall inflammatory load on your body.

How to Add Turmeric to Your Diet. So, how do you go about adding turmeric to your diet plan? One of the best ways is to make a turmeric milk latte using...

• ground turmeric,
• full-fat unsweetened coconut milk,
• a pinch of cracked black pepper, and
• a teaspoon of raw honey.

Enjoy this milk latte as an evening treat to help wind down your day, reduce inflammation, and support blood sugar balance. You can even add a pinch of ground cinnamon for added blood sugar support.

Here are some other ways you can add turmeric to your diet...

• blended into a smoothie,
• added to stir fries,
• enjoy a turmeric tea,
• sprinkle it over dark leafy green vegetables,
• use it in soup, or
• add a pinch to frittatas or omelets.

Turmeric is one of those spices proven to have more health benefits than one can count, and blood sugar management happens to be one of them. To help support overall health, and to help boost your diabetes management plan, try making turmeric a regular part of your diet plan. A little goes a long way, so you don't have to add a ton, just a sprinkle here and there, or a mug of turmeric milk will do your body good!

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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3 Refreshing BBQ Dishes Perfect For Spring Season
By Adrian T. Cheng

Winter is over and spring is here - the perfect time to enjoy a barbecue out in your yard. The wind will still be cool and it's ideal to have nice, warm dishes that everyone in the family can enjoy. Make these refreshing BBQ dishes perfect for spring season and you'll want them all year round!

Buttered Rosemary Radishes

What you need:

• 1 kilogram radishes (2 cups of the greens reserved)
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup lightly packed mint
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
• Sea salt
• Grilled bread of your choice, for serving

Melt about 4 tablespoons of the butter in a pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Combine the browned butter with remaining butter, heavy cream, lemon juice, rosemary and sea salt. Place about 2 tablespoons of the mixture in a bowl and toss radishes in it. Season with sea salt. Cook on a pre-heated grill over high heat for 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Toss the grilled radishes with greens and mint then serve with bread and remaining browned butter.

Grilled Mozzarella Asparagus

What you need:

• 32 stalks large asparagus, peeled, blanched for 1 minute
• 1/4 kilogram lightly salted fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
• Chive blossoms for garnish

Mix together shallot, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons oil. Toss the asparagus in remaining olive oil. Cook asparagus on a pre-heated grill over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Divide grilled asparagus among 8 serving plates. Top each plate with mozzarella slice an chive blossoms.

Leek Spring Treat

What you need:

• 16 baby leeks, trimmed
• 2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 small ancho chilli, seeded, softened (by soaking in hot water)
• 1 roasted red pepper, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 2 thick slices baguette, toasted and torn into 1-inch pieces
• Salt and ground black pepper

Combine the tomatoes, ancho, red pepper, hazelnuts, vinegar and baguettes in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. While blending, slowly pour in 1/4 cup olive oil. Pour mixture into a bowl. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper. Brush leeks with oil then cook on a pre-heated grill over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Serve with prepared sauce.

Make your Spring season more enjoyable with these refreshing BBQ dishes!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grilling experience, reviewing various grill gadgets and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog.He is currently running a Weekl Giveaway where cool grill accesories are at stake every week!

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Type 2 Diabetes - Does A Keto Diet Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels?
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Is a ketogenic diet safe for people who have received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes? The food recommended for people with high blood sugar encourages weight loss: a ketogenic diet has high amounts of fat and is low in carbs, so it is mystifying how such a high-fat diet is an option for alleviating high blood sugar.

The ketogenic diet underlines a low intake of carbohydrates and increased consumption of fat and protein. The body then breaks down fat by a process called "ketosis," and produces a source of fuel called ketones. Usually, the diet improves blood sugar levels while decreasing the body's need for insulin. The diet initially was developed for epilepsy treatment, but the kinds of food and the eating pattern it highlights, are being studied for the benefit of those with Type 2 diabetes.

The ketogenic diet contains foods such as...

• pasta,
• fruits, and
• bread

as a source of body energy. People with Type 2 diabetes suffer from high and unstable blood sugar levels, and the keto diet helps them by allowing the body to preserve their blood sugar at a low healthy level.

How does a keto diet help many with Type 2 diabetes? In 2016, the Journal of Obesity and Eating Disorders published a review suggesting a keto diet may help people with diabetes by improving their A1c test results, more than a calorie diet.

The ketogenic diet places emphasis on the consumption of more protein and fat, making you feel less hungry and therefore leading to weight loss. Protein and fat take longer to digest than carbohydrates and helps to keep energy levels up.

In a nutshell, the ketogenic diet...

• lowers blood sugar,
• enhances insulin sensitivity and
• promotes less dependency on medications.

The Keto Diet Plan. Ketogenic diets are stringent, but if adhered to correctly they can provide a nourishing and healthful nutrition routine. It is about staying away from carbohydrate foods likely to spike blood sugar levels.

People with Type 2 diabetes are often advised to focus on this diet plan as it consists of a mix of low carbohydrate foods, high-fat content, and moderate protein. It is also important because it avoids high-processed foods and indulges in lightly processed and healthy foods.

A ketogenic diet should consist of these types of food...

• low-carb vegetables: eat vegetables with every meal. Avoid starchy vegetables like corn and potatoes.
• eggs: they contain a low amount of carbohydrates and are a high source of protein.
• meats: eat fatty meats but avoid excessive amounts. High amounts of protein plus low carbohydrates can lead to the liver converting protein into glucose, thus causing the person to come out of ketosis.
• fish: an excellent source of protein.

Eat from healthy sources of fat like avocados, seeds, nuts, and olive oil.

Conclusion. It is helpful to go by what your body requires rather than what you feel you need. Always follow your doctor's advice on nutrition and medications and check with him/her before starting a new eating plan.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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Cooking With Herbs and Spices: Quick and Easy Low-Calorie Snack Recipes
By Adrian T. Cheng

Eating low-calorie snacks will not only nourish and strengthen your body, but will also help you maintain a healthy weight. Here are 3 must-try herbs and spices snack recipes with only 400 calories or less:

Peppered Turkey Wraps

What you need:

• 12 10-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
• 1/4 kg. deli turkey, sliced
• 1 head lettuce
• 2 cups minced tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 tsp. dried herbs
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Rub the turkey slices with dried herbs and black pepper. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and ranch dressing, stir until well-blended. Spread each flour tortilla with cream cheese and ranch dressing mixture then top with lettuce leaves followed by herbed turkey slices. Sprinkle carrots and tomatoes over the turkey then roll the tortillas to make wraps. Cut each wrap diagonally to make bite-sized pieces then secure with a toothpick. Bake in a pre-heated oven over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned. Serve immediately. Ideal for vegetable chips or low-calorie nacho chips.

Herbs and Spices Pomegranate Salsa

What you need:

• 1 pomegranate, peeled and membranes removed
• 1 1/2 bunches flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 1/2 sprigs fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 serrano pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 6 tbsps. fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsps. olive oil
• 2 tsps. grated lime zest
• Salt and ground white pepper to taste

Combine pomegranate, parsley, cilantro, mint, tomato, onion, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, olive oil and lime zest in a medium bowl. Stir to combine ingredients well. Season with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.

Cheesy Herbs Tomato Sandwich

What you need:

• 1 whole-grain bagel
• 3/4 cups low fat cottage cheese
• 1 orange
• 4 slices tomato
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsps. chopped fresh chives
• Salt and pepper to taste

Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer cheese in a small bowl then add garlic and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Toast bagel to desired doneness then cut in half. Spread cream herbed cottage cheese on 1 half of the bagel and top with tomato slices. Top with the other half of bagel to make a sandwich. Serve or consume with orange slices.

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