Many of us think of fluoride as something occasionally put into water to protect our teeth. But do you know that there are potential risks from drinking fluoridated water? According to Dr. Mark Hyman in The Diabetic News, “[W]ater fluoridation can potentially harm thyroid function, the body and the brain.” The article goes on to state that “key national figures such as Erin Brockovich, Lois Gibbs, and Alveda King have called for Fluoridegate scandal hearings...”
Note: Erin Brockovich is known for her fight against PG&E, as shown in the Julia Roberts movie titled Erin Brockovich. Lois Gibbs was instrumental in warning people living in Love Canal about the pollutants in the ground that was poisoning them. Alveda King is an activist, former Georgia state representative, and niece of the late Martin Luther King, Jr.
The article states that fluoridated water can be potentially harmful to certain groups, such as diabetics and patients with kidney disease.”
To read the article in its entirety, click here.
And now, here are today's six recipes. Enjoy!
GRILLED ORANGE-MUSTARD CHICKEN
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast plus 2 orange wedges
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/585.shtml
Ingredients
4 skinless chicken breast halves, OR 4 skinless leg quarters (about 1-3/4 pounds)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chipped fresh thyme leaves, OR 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium orange, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
Directions
Place chicken in a shallow glass dish or plastic bag.
To make the marinade, combine the remaining ingredients except the orange wedges in a small bowl; pour over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
Preheat a grill or the broiler.
Grill over medium coals, covered with foil or with a grill cover, or broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through, basting often with the marinade. (Discard any remaining marinade. Do not pour it over the cooked chicken.)
Garnish the chicken portions with orange wedges at serving time.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 175; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 93 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 4 Very Lean Meat
AMAZING NEW ORLEANS BRAISED ONIONS
Yield: 10 servings
Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/590.shtml
Ingredients
2 to 3 large Spanish onions
6 to 9 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
Pinch ground thyme
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup condensed beef broth, undiluted
Finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
Hot pepper sauce, optional
Directions
Stud onions with cloves. Place in slow cooker stoneware and sprinkle with salt, peppercorns, thyme and orange zest.
Pour orange juice and beef broth over onions, cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until onions are tender.
Keep onions warm. In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce cooking liquid by half.
When ready to serve, cut onions into quarters. Place on a deep platter and cover with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired, and pass the hot pepper sauce, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 20; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 188 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN WINGS
Serves: 8 (16 drumettes).
Serving Size: 2 drumettes
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/599.shtml
Ingredients
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or prepared mustard with horseradish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds chicken wine drumettes (about 16 pieces)
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika, preferably hot (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
Combine the mustard and honey in a small bowl. Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Brush each wing sections with the mustard mixture. Roll each in bread crumbs; shake off the excess.
Place the wings on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake the wings 30 minutes, or until crisp. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 129; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 113 mg; Cholesterol: 29 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat
SPICY ARTICHOKE DIP
Makes: 1 cup (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabete
View recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/598.shtml
Ingredients
One 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
One 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until almost smooth.
Heat the mixture in a medium saucepan for 5 minutes over low heat, or until hot, or bake in a small casserole at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 178 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/274.shtml
Ingredients
3 medium-size cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Directions
Peel cucumbers, cut in half, discard seeds and slice thinly. Mix remaining ingredients together , add cucumbers and stir together.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
PEACH MELBA
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml
Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/575.shtml
Ingredients
4 large ripe peaches
2 cup plus 2 tablespoons raspberries
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons non-fat dry milk powder plus water to make 1/4 cup
1 tablespoon unsweetened grape juice
Directions
Blanch peaches by dropping them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove, run under cold water and peel off skins.
Cut in half, discard pits and place 2 peach halves on each of 4 individual dessert dishes.
Puree raspberries with remaining ingredients, reserving 2 tablespoons of berries for garnish. Spoon puree over peaches, top with berries and serve cold.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 112, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Carbohydrate: 18 g, Protein: 5 g, Sodium: 50 mg, Fat: 2.7 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1 Milk
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