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Diabetes & The Other White Meat – Pork Loin Roast Recipe

September 8, 2014

Last week, I read a fine article about some athletes, who came up with another view, about they way they were eating. They participated in marathons and tri-Athlons.

The basic rule in these types of sports is to bulk up on carbs. Especially the few days, before their events. Still, they had weight problems and could not lose extra pounds. They tried different diet plans, to no avail. So they started a basic Diabetes diet, hi protein, very low carbohydrate and higher fat content. When we think of fat content in our diet, we immediately think that the fat we eat, goes right on our bodies. Not true, our bodies need Fat, to work.

I have been trying to live a plant-based diet a.k.a. , vegetarian. It looks like it is not working as I thought. So over the next two or three weeks, I will be changing to a typical Hi-Protein-High Fat and very very low carbohydrate diet. Here is my first meal using a Pork Loin Roast. Pork loin is fairly lean meat, with some fat, Please do not trim all the fat away.

Pork Loin Roast with Steamed Broccoli

Pork Loin Roast (size will depend on how many people will be eating this) Serving size is about 4 ounces per person.

Broccoli flowerets Serving size –1 to 1 and 1/2 cups per person.

Pork loin roast recipe is quick and easy to prepare. They cook quickly, so having a meat thermometer is essential. Roast them, in oven, at 350 degrees. When thermometer reaches 150 degrees it is fine. Leaving it to rest for 5 minutes will raise temperature approx. 5 degrees. Overcooking will result in a dry roast.

Steam Broccoli till tender and keep small stalks, as they contain good roughage. Add a little vinegar and olive oil dressing or a few small pats of butter.

Roast Broccoli Totals

280 50 320 Calories

16.6 0 16.6 Fat

0 12 12 Carbs

30.6 4 34.6 Protein

You can always substitute another vegetable to taste, but try to avoid Carrots or Beets, which have high sugar content. I hope you enjoy this recipe.

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Low Carb-High Protein Salad

September 6, 2014

Kevin Angileri

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Anyone up for a delicious Low Carb-High Protein salad for lunch or dinner. Well, here is one I thought up all by myself. I think you and your family may like it too. It is a break from meat and potatoes. You will get up from the table satisfied and not feel stuffed. So, here we go. By the way, this is a recipe for four people and is an especially good salad for diabetics.

Ingredients:

4 cups of shredded or chopped lettuce(your choice)

2 large Tomatoes

4 chopped hard boiled eggs

12 ounces of wild caught Salmon (baked or grill) cut into bite size pieces. No added butter or oil.

1 very large cucumber (diced)

2 stalks of sliced celery

You can substitute your choice of vegetables. Try to use low sugar vegetables. Carrots and Beets have high sugar content.

Mustard Vinaigrette ingredients:

1/2 cup of red wine vinegar

4 tbsp. Virgin olive oil

3/4 cup of mustard (Dijon, yellow or spicy brown)

Put all ingredients in serving bowl.

Whisk vinaigrette together and pour over salad and serve cold.

This is the breakdown on a per person serving.

Calories-387

Protein-28 grams

Carbohydrates-12.1 grams

Fat=25.9 grams Keep in mind, these are mostly good fats. Most of the fat content is from the olive oil and salmon, which is high in Omega-3 fatty acids.

I hope you enjoy this healthy and nourishing salad.

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What Will It Take For You Get Healthy – My Diabetes Story

September 6, 2014

Kevin Angileri

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My Weight Loss & Diabetes Story – How I Turned It Around

Two years ago this past August, I found myself in the emergency room of a hospital in Orange County, CA while traveling for work. The doctors informed me that both my lungs were loaded with blood clots and they were moving me to ICU immediately. That was the start of my seven day hospital stay and taking blood thinners for the following six months to dissolve the blood clots. I remember talking with the doctor after being moved from the emergency room to ICU and telling him that after leaving the office, I felt very tired and light headed; so I just relaxed in the car before heading back to the hotel for the evening. After feeling better, I started the drive to the hotel thinking, I’ll just go back to my room and lay down. On the way to the hotel, I saw a gas station and thought, I’ll fill up the gas tank to return the car the following day and pick up some water and snacks before heading to the hotel. In relaying this story to the doctor, he informed me that if I would have gone to the hotel and laid down or flew home the next day, I would have died.ed

How would you feel if you found out that you almost died? Would you make changes in your life? Would you treat the people in your life differently? Would you look at your health and make the changes to become a healthier person? I truly believe that God guided me to that gas station instead of going back to the hotel to sleep (and never wake up). God said, you are not done on this earth and I have a plan for you; and in time, you will see that. Over the past two years, I’ve made some changes in my life to get healthy and along the journey I’ve inspired others to make changes in their lives as they have watched my transformation.

I have struggled being overweight since the fourth grade with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes type 2. In fact my diabetes A1C was 9.7 which is very high, normal is 5.7 and the doctors wanted to put me on insulin the same summer I almost died. This photo was taken at my highest weight, 315 pounds; and as you can see, a very unhappy person. For most of my life, I have worn a smile on the outside when inside there was a sad,lonely and insecure woman who always put others first instead of myself. Guess you could say, I was a very co-dependent, people pleasing person while at the same time, overeating and eating very unhealthy foods to try to stop the pain I was feeling inside.

While I’m still a work in progress; when it comes to losing weight and becoming fit, I’ve released over 130 pounds in less than two years by adopting a healthy lifestyle. I’ve been off my medication the past four months and no longer have any health issues reaching one of my goals when I started this journey to a healthy lifestyle. About 4 months after almost dying and struggling with a dietitians diet, I decided to seek out a personal trainer. The personal trainer I worked with was certified with the American Diabetes Association to work with people who have diabetes. The trainer put me on a very strict diet. Keep in mind that for the first three months due to blood thinners, I was not allowed any greens. Imagine dieting and not being able to eat salad and other greens! Making the changes was not easy, but I knew that it took years of bad eating habits to bring me to the weight of 315 and while it was hard changing my eating habits, it was what I needed to do to lose the weight and get healthy. The exercise program was intensive working out six days a week.

I worked with several personal trainers and their diet programs over the next year; but found strict diet was not working for me and started to gain the weight back as I was making unhealthy food choices, feeling like I couldn’t stay on this strict diet the rest of my life. In fall of last year, I also suffered from severe arthritis in my knees; after all, my knees carried around 300 plus pounds for many years. So my cardio took a back seat while I underwent physical therapy for months to strengthen the knees. While they are not 100%, I find the mental strength to work out and through my struggles; because getting healthy and fit is important to me.

Unfortunately, I found that again another “diet” was failing me and I was gaining the weight back. So I started the search for a new health program to help me continue my journey. In January 2014, I found such a system that was more flexible allowing me to indulge from time to time, complete with nutritional cellular cleansing to release the toxins, meal replacement shakes and eating a healthy low-glycemic balanced meal(s). Let’s face it, diets don’t work. It’s about living a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle is a balance of 20% exercise and 80% nutrition. What you feed your body is so important. Are you getting the nutrients you need? Do you eat processed foods? Do you eat organic? Do you buy fish that is wild caught or farm raised? Educating yourself about eating clean and real foods is an important part of the nutrition.

kim 315 and july 2014

I never thought that I’d say this, but I love working out! I love lifting weights, squats and flipping 380 pound monster tires! Cardio, well that is another story; but I try to make it fun listening to some great music and letting my body move to the music on the elliptical (hoping no one is video recording it). Do you need to lose weight, do you struggle with health issues, would you like more energy and feel less stressed? One of the changes was putting myself first and learning to say “NO”. Yes, even to the people I love. If you don’t take care of YOU, how can you take care of the ones you love. Don’t wait for tomorrow like I was doing; embrace today and make the changes to a healthy lifestyle – for tomorrow may not come! Almost dying definitely was on of the reasons for making the changes I made in my life. I encourage you to make a commitment to make the changes you need to with exercise and nutrition to give you a healthy lifestyle.

Since almost dying, I’ve embraced life and live it to the fullest! Skydiving in spring was an awesome experience and something I could not do when 315 pounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVTBot-zR8w&list=UUpY8H0Z4c84kRMjR07SoybQ

Kim A. Bruck

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Carbaholicsanonymous would like to thank Kim for allowing us to post this inspiring article. We applaud her fine work and wish her more success.

Enjoy Every Meal With Low-Carb Diabetic Recipes

September 6, 2014

Kevin Angileri

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Diabetes is debilitating disease that not only makes a person weak physically, but affects their mental health. For most diabetics, constantly checking their blood sugar levels is irritating and bothersome. A proper diet based on high protein and low carbohydrates is their key to relieving that stress. Here at Carbaholics Anonymous, we strive to provide easy and healthful recipes,that allows a diabetic to enjoy good meals.

Like most of us, you have to count your calories especially when you have been diagnosed with diabetes. So design a perfect meal that contains all the necessary nutrients in the right quantities to stay fit and enjoy life to the fullest.

Before you prepare any food whether it is a dinner or dessert. Preparation is a key factor. Try to have high protein and low carb products in your pantry. Meal planning is much easier, when you have the basics ready to use. It is absolutely necessary to store some ingredients like sugar substitute, gluten-free flour, margarine etc. so that you can prepare anything at anytime.

There are various recipes that are low in carbohydrates and the ingredients used are perfect for a diabetic. Actually we all need carbs but not the bad ones. You must have good carbs to maintain your energy level without encrouching on your diabetes or obesity problems. Here are 2 low-carb diabetic recipes that will surely give you great satisfaction.

Grilled Chicken with the goodness of healthy spices

Ingredients:

5 0unces of chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves chopped garlic
½ teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Ginger juliennes
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
Serve with small side salad and low fat dressing

Method:

Wash, clean and dry the chicken pieces.
Make a paste of all the spices except ginger and apply on both sides of the chicken and marinate for about 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes till the juices run clear. Turn now and then till they turn brown.
In a non-stick pan, place the cooked chicken pieces and drizzle vinegar or a little red wine, till you get the smoky aroma.

Your healthy chicken is ready and you can serve it on a platter by placing each piece in the center and decorating with sliced carrots, onion rings, cucumber rings, green beans sprinkled with black pepper and fresh rosemary.

To end your meal prepare a low-carb diabetic dessert with fruits and nuts. You can try out this recipe that is especially made for a diabetic.

Baked Apples and Pears with Almonds and Cherries

Ingredients:

Fresh apples and pears.
Sugar substitute.
Fat-free whipped cream or yogurt
Vanilla essence
Almonds and fresh pitted cherries

How to prepare:

Neatly cut the apples and pears in the same size after washing them thoroughly.
In a microwave bowl, put all the cut fruits and bake for a few minutes till soft. The fruits must be soft enough but not turn to a paste.
Take it out of microwave and allow to cool. .
In another bowl, beat the cream or yogurt adding sugar substitute and vanilla till it becomes fluffy.
In separate serving bowls first place some baked fruits and then add the beaten cream or yogurt. Mix well and allow to cool in the refrigerator.
Chop the almonds and cherries and before serving top the dessert with the nuts and cherries.

These low-carb diabetic recipes when served with a personal touch naturally make everyone happy and satisfied with the entire meal.

Cons Of Sugar – It Is Not Our Friend

September 6, 2014

Kevin Angileri

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When I was a little boy of 4 or 5, I would sit in the kitchen with my grandfather (Mr. Nick), and have coffee together. He would put about a 1/3 of a cup of coffee and 1/2 cup of milk. He then put in about 3 or 4 tablespoons of sugar. We would sit there and dunk Nonni’s homemade bread in the coffee. Those were great times for me. That was the first time, I remember using sugar. I sure loved that white stuff. I could not get enough of it.

My mother would make Rhubarb pie and I would watch her toss in a couple of cups of sugar. And so I grew up with the notion, sugar was good for me. Heck, Mr. Nick and my mom would not give me anything that was bad. Unfortunately, they were wrong. Most everyone’s parents, during that era, did the same. Now, here we are addicted to sugars. Sugar is in almost everything we eat. Check out the ingredients of everything you buy at the grocery. It’s there somewhere. Oh wait, they don’t call it sugar anymore(I wonder why). Now sugar is called: sucrose-dextrose-high fructose corn syrup-glucose-maltose-lactose.

Because sugar is in so many products on our grocery store shelves, we consume huge amounts of it. World-wide, the average person consumes 24 kilograms or 53.8 pounds of sugar per year. That is almost 4 pounds of it each and every month. There are many cons of sugar, It has been linked to obesity, or fully implicated as a cause in the occurrence of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, macular degeneration, and tooth decay.

This morning, I was reading and saw this ad for this movie called “Fed up”. I watched the trailer. I think, it may be an important movie, so I will be either renting or buying it today.

Update: I have finished watching movie “Fed Up” and it was an eye opening…Please check out this blog post for my remarks about it.

Please go to You tube and watch the trailer for “Fed up”. fedupmovie.com .Copy and paste to your browser. It may be the best 2 minutes you’ll see. Do it for yourself and you family.

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