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Healthy food habits have a direct relationship to personal health and fitness. I have learned how all choices in life always have results or consequences. When Vic’s son Carter, was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes three months before his 21st birthday, I went to work trying to figure out just what a college kid who didn't know how to cook, could and would eat! Having enjoyed a lifetime of cooking for family and friends, I recognized a void for healthy, low glycemic, sugar free food that would be easy for any level cook and had high flavor to keep all our taste buds satisfied!

Ribeye with Mayonnaise Marinade

I didn’t believe it. But it’s true. Using mayonnaise as your marinade will produce a crisp and flavorful steak.   In your cast iron skillet! Here’s what happens. Mayonnaise is fat and it becomes a wet brine which helps the ...

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Waffles – Sugar-Free and Gluten-Free

Oh. yes. you. can!  Diabetic Kitchen now has a NEW even lower carb pancake and waffle mix. My mom loves them plain.  My grandkids think they are the best pancakes and waffles they have ever had.  To top it all ...

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Slow Cooker: Smokey Collard Greens

Cleaning and trimming collard greens takes the most “difficult” part of this recipe. After that, it’s easy. For years I stayed away from collard greens recipes. Didn’t make them or eat them growing up so why venture into unknown waters! ...

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Health Hazards

We are so focused on organic foods, what about the things we cook or store our food in? What about the products we use in our home? The truth is, there are many products (not only food) that affect our ...

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Basic Vinaigrette

Toss your bottled dressing out!  Why? Because they are loaded with carbs, sugar and preservatives. Simple.  Fresh.  Made at home with four basic ingredients you have in your cabinet already.  Ok, six if you count salt and pepper.   What ...

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

I am obsessed with cauliflower rice. Almost as much as zoodles (zucchini noodles). I could eat this Cauliflower Fried Rice several times a week. Ok. I have. This week. Much to the hubby’s dismay. He says he’s over it. If ...

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Eggs en Cocotte

This is a keeper! If you want an easy way to make a healthy meal with eggs and you are tired of the same old way you are making eggs … this is it. Easy and delicious. What is “Egg ...

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Mason Jar Salads

If you haven’t tried this yet … jump on board! We are a total convert to prepping salads this way. When I finally took the plunge and tried it, I was still very skeptical. I decided that a Tuscan Salad ...

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Avoiding Process Foods

Food Matters.  Today’s average diet is nothing like what our relatives ate 50 years ago. Diets which used to consist of natural meat, fruits, vegetables and grains have now been largely replaced by processed foods. In fact, the vast majority ...

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Eating Out With Diabetes

Eating is one of the greater pleasures in life, and eating out is considered a vital part of socializing. However, eating out in restaurants can be very stressful and challenging if you have diabetes as it can be hard for you ...

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