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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Re: Chicken, Pear, and Parmesan Salad - 26g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 18g Sugar

Some can use the real stuff... but those who cannot use honey or other sweet stuff can substitute something you do know you can use.
There is artificial honey for example. It can cause digestive upset so use sparingly. Agave Nectar is also good for diabetics.. I use it in moderation on occasion. Substitute when you know you can in a recipe otherwise just pass it by.

Glad you are questioning this... shows you know what you can and cannot use.

T

--- In Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com, Val <valscows14@...> wrote:
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> Hi IM a type 1 why do I see  a lot of honey and sweet stuff that I know Will rase my b/s. ?
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> Hi all wow this is great !!!!!
> Have Fun
>     Val
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> Thanks VTucker
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> From: trulycoolchick <trulycoolchick@...>
> To: Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 3:24:16 PM
> Subject: Chicken, Pear, and Parmesan Salad - 26g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 18g Sugar
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> Chicken, Pear, and Parmesan Salad - 26g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 18g Sugar
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> The convenience of purchasing already-prepped produce comes with a cost. Save yourself time later by chopping and slicing your produce all at once when you get home from the grocery store so the ingredients are recipe-ready.
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> SERVINGS: 4 (about 2-1/2 cup) servings
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> 2 Tbsp cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
> 2 Tbsp olive oil or canola oil
> 1 Tbsp honey
> 1/4 tsp salt
> 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
> 5 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
> 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken breast
> 2 pears, cored and cut into cubes
> 1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced
> 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
> 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved
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> 1. In a small screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well.
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> 2. In a large salad bowl combine greens, chicken, pears, onion, and, cranberries. Drizzle dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly. Top with cheese. Makes 4 (about 2-1/2 cup) servings
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> Easy version:
> Omit vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; use 1/3 cup bottled light balsamic salad dressing instead; use a 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves; use refrigerated or frozen chopped cooked chicken and pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.
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> SERVINGS: 4
> Serving Size: about 2 1/2 cups
> Nutrition per Serving:
> Calories 306
> Total Fat (g) 11
> Saturated Fat (g) 3
> Monounsaturated Fat (g) 6
> Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1
> Cholesterol (mg) 64
> Sodium (mg) 343
> Carbohydrate (g) 26
> Total Sugar (g) 18
> Fiber (g) 4
> Protein (g) 26
> Vitamin C (DV%) 25
> Calcium (DV%) 14
> Iron (DV%) 12
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> Diabetic Exchanges:
> Fruit (d.e.) 1.5
> Vegetables (d.e.) 1
> Lean Meat (d.e.) 3.5
> Fat (d.e.) 1