Chef Robert Lewis aka The Happy Diabetic’s Recipe for Kale

Chef Robert Lewis

Get ready, to go from ‘FARM’ to FABULOUS’ with the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic’s on the upcoming Serve, Taste or Trash! Game podcast scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 6 PM, EST.

The podcast features a delicious combination of crazy food challenges and fresh perspectives on the latest food trends to encourage kids of all ages to become more open-minded eaters. Our Mr. Divabetic’s good friend and colleague, Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’ joins the podcast to help tempt the world’s most picky eaters to eat more fruits and vegetables.  Chef Robert Lewis’ recipes celebrate great-tasting food that both diabetics and non-diabetics can enjoy. His cookbooks are filled with tips, tidbits, and humorous anecdotes that he hopes will make cooking fun! “You are not what you eat, you are how much you eat!,” says Chef Robert Lewis. Here’s one of Chef Robert Lewis‘ recipes featured on April’s upcoming Serve, Taste or Trash! Game podcast: Kale Chips With Sesame Seeds

Serves 4-5 as a snack

What’s in it?

Large bunch of kale, washed and fully dried

Olive oil (you’ll probably need at least 2 Tbsps)

Sea salt to taste (approximately ½ teaspoon)

Sesame seeds to taste

Let’s put it togather

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Remove the leaves from the center rib of the kale and tear them into large pieces.

2. Place leaves in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt and sesame seeds and toss until completely coated.

3. Divide the kale leaves between two heavy-duty baking sheets and arrange in a single layer. (Many recipes call for you to line the sheets with parchment paper but it’s not necessary unless you are really skimping on the oil – my chips did not stick at all.)

4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until crisp – the cooking time will depend somewhat on the thickness of the leaves and the size of the pieces. You can eat them as soon as they’ve cooled down enough to grab.

NOTE: Approximate nutritional analysis per serving:

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 97

Total Fat: 8.83g

Sodium: 301mg

Total Carbs: 3.57g

Dietary Fiber: 1.03g

Sugars: 0.01g

Protein: 1.63g

Serve, Taste or Trash! Game

April’s Serve, Taste or Trash! Game podcast challenge features jerusalem artichokes, oranges and kale. Special guests include Wellness and Diabetes Coach, Ginger Vieira, the author of “Your Diabetes Science Experiment” and “Emotional Eating with Diabetes,” Co-founders of Central Farm Markets, Debra Moser and Mitchell Berlinger, Chef Robert Lewis ‘The Happy Diabetic’, the ‘Queen of the Green’ Miss Aida Romaine and Carol Lynne from New York, NY who celebrated the ‘BIG 50’ earlier this year. Tune in to find out if she’s able to ‘trash’ the recipe with the highest sodium content or not.

TUNE IN: Serve Taste or Trash Game! podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/02/serve-taste-or-trash-game-2

Get inspired to cook more. Visit: http://www.happydiabetic.com

April’s Serve, Taste or Trash! Game podcast challenge features jerusalem artichokes, oranges and kale. Special guests include Wellness and Diabetes Coach, Ginger Vieira, the author of “Your Diabetes Science Experiment” and “Emotional Eating with Diabetes,” Co-founders of Central Farm Markets, Debra Moser and Mitchell Berlinger, Chef Robert Lewis ‘The Happy Diabetic’, the ‘Queen of the Green’ Miss Aida Romaine and Carol Lynne from New York, NY who celebrated the ‘BIG 50’ earlier this year. Tune in to find out if she’s able to ‘trash’ the recipe with the highest sodium content or not.

TUNE IN: Serve Taste or Trash Game! podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/02/serve-taste-or-trash-game-2

Easter Parade 2012 with Mr. Divabetic:

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Melba Moore http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/03/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-melba-moore

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Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA, Bethesda, MD and Pittsburgh, PA in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org

Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’s Recipe for Oranges

Serve, Taste or Trash! Game

Get ready, to go from ‘FARM’ to FABULOUS’ with the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic’s on the upcoming Serve, Taste or Trash! Game podcast scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 6 PM, EST.

The podcast features a delicious combination of crazy food challenges and fresh perspectives on the latest food trends to encourage kids of all ages to become more open-minded eaters. Our Mr. Divabetic’s good friend and colleague, Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’ joins the podcast to help tempt the world’s most picky eaters to eat more fruits and vegetables. Chef Robert Lewis’ recipes celebrate great-tasting food that both diabetics and non-diabetics can enjoy. His cookbooks are filled with tips, tidbits, and humorous anecdotes that he hopes will make cooking fun! “You are not what you eat, you are how much you eat!,” says Chef Robert Lewis.

Here’s one of Chef Robert Lewis‘ recipes for our mystery food: oranges featured on April’s upcoming Serve, Taste or Trash! Game podcast:

Chef Robert Lewis

Grilled Skewers of Sausage, Orange and Peppers by Chef Robert Lewis

What’s in it?

18 ½ inch chunks of green and red peppers

1 1/2 medium-size onions, cut into 18 wedges

6 links sweet Italian sausage, each cut in 3 pieces

1 orange, unpeeled, cut in 12 chunks

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Let’s put it togather

1. Soak 12 8-to 10-inch wooden skewers in tepid water for 30 minutes. Drain.

2. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill or oven to 350 degrees.

3. Hold two skewers parallel to each other about a half-inch apart. Place a piece of onion, a pepper chunk, a piece of sausage and a piece of orange on the two skewers, repeating the ingredients in this order and ending with a piece of sausage. There should be three pieces of sausage per double skewer.

4. Brush each skewer with olive oil, and place on the hot grill or oven. Cook, turning occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the oranges and onions slightly charred, about 20 minutes.

Yield:  3 servings

NOTE: Approximate nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories: 405

Total Fat: 21.38g

Cholesterol: 50mg

Sodium: 963mg

Total Carbs: 21.88g

Dietary Fiber: 4.15g

Sugars: 10.17g

Protein: 29.26g

Get inspired to cook more. Visit: http://www.happydiabetic.com

April’s Serve, Taste or Trash! Game podcast challenge features jerusalem artichokes, oranges and kale. Special guests include Wellness and Diabetes Coach, Ginger Vieira, the author of “Your Diabetes Science Experiment” and “Emotional Eating with Diabetes,” Co-founders of Central Farm Markets, Debra Moser and Mitchell Berlinger, Chef Robert Lewis ‘The Happy Diabetic’, the ‘Queen of the Green’ Miss Aida Romaine and Carol Lynne from New York, NY who celebrated the ‘BIG 50’ earlier this year. Tune in to find out if she’s able to ‘trash’ the recipe with the highest sodium content or not.

TUNE IN: Serve Taste or Trash Game! podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/02/serve-taste-or-trash-game-2

Easter Parade 2012 with Mr. Divabetic:

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Melba Moore http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/03/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-melba-moore

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Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA, Bethesda, MD and Pittsburgh, PA in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org

Serve, Taste or Trash! Game Recipes: Strawberries

Divabetic – Holly Clegg

For nearly 20 years through her best-selling trim&TERRIFIC® cookbook series, Holly Clegg has reigned supreme when it comes to helping today’s busy person cook everyday meals that are fast and fit into an overall healthy lifestyle.

Holly’s recipes are time, user and pantry-friendly. As a mother, wife and published cookbook author, Holly appreciates the ability to create a tasty dish that is both convenient and healthy. Perfect for the person on-the-go, Holly’s recipes never sacrifice taste or flavor, while still maintaining nutritional balance.

I asked Mr. Divabetic Show podcast guest, Holly Clegg ‘the Queen of Quick’ to share one of her quick, flavorful and healthy recipes for strawberries to encourage you and your loved ones to become more open-minded eaters. Let her tempt you to try something new!

Berry Tiramisu by Holly Clegg

Try serving this fabulous favorite featuring berries laced with ladyfinger and raspberry jam with an orange cream cheese filling in individual glasses for another serving option. You may always substitute your favorite seasonal berry combination may be substituted.

Makes 16 servings

2/3 cup seedless sugar-free raspberry preserves

1/4 cup orange liqueur or orange juice, depending on taste

6 ounces reduced fat cream cheese

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1 (8-ounce) container free fat free whipped topping, thawed

2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers, split in half (24)

1/2 cup raspberries

1 cup strawberries, stemmed and sliced

1. In small bowl, mix together raspberry jam and orange liqueur.

2. In mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese, sugar vanilla until light. Stir in orange rind.  Mix in whipped topping reserving, 1/2 cup for topping.

3. Line bottom of an oblong 2-quart dish with half of split ladyfingers. Layer with half of jam mixture, half cream cheese layer, top with half of raspberries and strawberries.  Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers, jam and cream cheese layer.

4. Carefully top with thin layer of remaining whipped topping.  Top with remaining raspberries and strawberries.  Cover, refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 128, Calories from fat (%) 24, Fat (g) 3, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 9, Sodium (mg) 79, Carbohydrate (g) 23, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 11, Protein (g) 2, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate, 1/2 fat

Terrific Tidbit: Instead of fresh orange zest, you can use dried orange peel, found in the spice aisle of the supermarket. The orange zest really enhances the orange flavor.

Recipe from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC™ Diabetic Cooking

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SHOW LINK:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/02/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-sally-field

Mother Your Diabetes Advice with Mama Rose Marie:

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Serve, Taste or Trash! Game: Sweet Potatoes

Serve, Taste or Trash! Game

For nearly 20 years through her best-selling trim & TERRIFIC® cookbook series, Holly Clegg has reigned supreme when it comes to helping today’s busy person cook everyday meals that are fast and fit into an overall healthy lifestyle.

Holly’s recipes are time, user and pantry-friendly. As a mother, wife and published cookbook author, Holly appreciates the ability to create a tasty dish that is both convenient and healthy. Perfect for the person on-the-go, Holly’s recipes never sacrifice taste or flavor, while still maintaining nutritional balance.

I asked Mr. Divabetic Show podcast guest, Holly Clegg ‘the Queen of Quick’ to share one of her quick, flavorful and healthy recipes for sweet potatoes to encourage you and your loved ones to become more open-minded eaters. Enjoy!

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundttable Podcast - “LIVE from the RED CARPET SPECIAL” featuring: Ginger.io spokesperson, Peter Smith, diabetes advocate, author and coach, Riva Greenberg, Divabetic Image & Style Advisor, Catherine Schuller, Go2Bra creator, Connie Elder, Pumpwear Inc. & Girly Girl Studio co- owner, Julie De Fruscio, poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie Gentle RN, CDE, Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, makeup and skin guru, Sue Perez, celebrity photographer, Winston Kerr, Mama Rose Marie and Marilyn from Pasadena, CA who is living with type 1 diabetes.

SHOW LINK:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/02/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-sally-field

Mother Your Diabetes Advice with Mama Rose Marie:

Let’s Talk About Sex!  Here’s a sneak peak of  Divabetic’s upcoming ‘Love On A Two Way Street’ free outreach program focused on ‘Sexual Health & Diabetes’ and presented at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Sat., Feb, 9, 2013

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Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in New York, NY, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org

Serve, Taste or Trash! Game Recipe: Asparagus Wraps

Serve, Taste or Trash! Game

For nearly 20 years through her best-selling trim & TERRIFIC® cookbook series, Holly Clegg has reigned supreme when it comes to helping today’s busy person cook everyday meals that are fast and fit into an overall healthy lifestyle.

Holly’s recipes are time, user and pantry-friendly. As a mother, wife and published cookbook author, Holly appreciates the ability to create a tasty dish that is both convenient and healthy. Perfect for the person on-the-go, Holly’s recipes never sacrifice taste or flavor, while still maintaining nutritional balance.

I asked Mr. Divabetic Show podcast guest, Holly Clegg ‘the Queen of Quick’ to share one of her quick, flavorful and healthy recipes for asparagus to encourage you and your loved ones to become more open-minded eaters. Enjoy!

Asparagus Wraps by Holly Clegg

This unbeatable combination of mellow asparagus with crispy coating, salty prosciutto and a touch of cheese make this a lip-smacking veggie. Can prepare ahead of time, refrigerate and bake before serving- quick with amazing finish.

Makes 10-12 servings

24 asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed discarding ends

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 ounces prosciutto, cut into strips

8 sheets of phyllo dough, thawed

1. Preheat oven 425°F. Coat foil lined baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Cook asparagus in large skillet with little water until tender, about 3-5 minutes depending on size of asparagus (or can cook in microwave).

3. Take two sheets phyllo dough and coat each sheet with nonstick cooking spray and layer. Cut into 6 sections (one across and two down).

4. Sprinkle each section with about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan. Wrap prosciutto strip around asparagus. Lay asparagus on corner of phyllo section and roll up, diagonally, exposing asparagus tip. Transfer to prepared pan. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Coat asparagus with nonstick cooking spray.

5. Bake 8-10 minutes or until phyllo is golden and crispy. Serve warm or room temperature. For thin asparagus, use two instead of one for each wrap.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 25 Calories from fat 45% Fat 1g Saturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 2mg Carbohydrate 3g Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars 1g Protein 1g Dietary Exchanges: 1 vegetable

Spicy Advice: Serve as special side or makes perfect party pick-up.

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundttable Podcast - “LIVE from the RED CARPET SPECIAL” featuring: Ginger.io spokesperson, Peter Smith, diabetes advocate, author and coach, Riva Greenberg, Divabetic Image & Style Advisor, Catherine Schuller, Go2Bra creator, Connie Elder, Pumpwear Inc. & Girly Girl Studio co- owner, Julie De Fruscio, poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie Gentle RN, CDE, Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, makeup and skin guru, Sue Perez, celebrity photographer, Winston Kerr, Mama Rose Marie and Marilyn from Pasadena, CA who is living with type 1 diabetes.

SHOW LINK:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/02/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-sally-field

Mother Your Diabetes Advice with Mama Rose Marie:

Let’s Talk About Sex!  Here’s a sneak peak of  Divabetic’s upcoming ‘Love On A Two Way Street’ free outreach program focused on ‘Sexual Health & Diabetes’ and presented at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Sat., Feb, 9, 2013

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Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in New York, NY, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org

Savory ‘Stir-fry In Seconds’ Recipe from Monique Gordon

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic asked one of his favorite Philly divas, Monique Gordon, to share a sensational recipe for cooking vegetables. Monique’s an avid fan of our ‘Serve, Taste or Trash’ video series and would like to help inspire others to ‘taste’ not ‘trash’ their fruits and vegetables.

” I’m not devoted to the stove when preparing meals. My meals have to be prepared in thirty minutes or less, and appealing to the eye when served. I try my best to use the least amount of pans, containers, and utensils except when necessary (when preparing cheese, meat, and fruit). ‘Create as you go’; is my motto. I make it a point not to overcook or over season dishes. There’s nothing worst than eating slimy veggies, fruits, beans etcetera swimming in murky sauce.”

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Serves 2-3 as a vegetable side dish

Savory Stir-fry In Seconds

Ingredients:

• ¼  cup chopped scallions
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
• 1-2 thumb-size ginger, sliced into thin toothpick pieces (optional: use 2 tbs. of pickled ginger)
• ½  to 1 small fresh red chili, sliced, OR ¼  to ½  tsp. chili flakes
• 1 of each green, red, yellow, purple bell pepper, sliced into strips (usually found at local farmer’s market)
• 1 small bunch a Swiss chard cut in thirds or beet tops
• 2 cups cucumbers thinly sliced
• Handful fresh Thai basil
• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil or canola oil

Sauce:

• 2 sheets of sea vegetables (crumble into small pieces)
• 2 ½  Tbsp. tamari sauce ( San-J Organic Gluten & Wheat Free)
• 3 ½  Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 ½  Tbsp. soy sauce (San-J Organic Gluten & Wheat Free)
• ⅓  to ½  tsp. dried crushed chili or chili flakes
• ½ cup dice fresh mango or peach, or 2 ½ tsp of peach, apricot, or orange preserves sweeten with fruit juice.

Preparation:

Supplies: 1 small bowl, 1 large bowl, a sharp knife or chopper, a wok or large cast iron pan, and a saucer and spoon for tasting

Note: Rinse (don’t wash or soak) all veggies and fresh herbs before cutting. Washing and soaking veggies depletes them of nutrients.

Sauce:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well.  Taste the sauce, for spicy, then salty, followed by sweetness. Add more lime juice if too sweet or salty, however, it will be less salty once you add it to the vegetables.

Stir-fry:

1. Warm a wok or large cast iron frying pan over medium to high heat. Cast iron pans absorb oil, so you might have to use more. Add oil and swirl around with a pastry brush, then add the scallions, garlic, ginger, and chili. Stir-fry 2 minutes, then add the bell peppers. Also add ⅓ of the stir-fry sauce. Continue stir-frying 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the Swiss chard and red pepper and another ⅓ of the stir-fry sauce then simmer vegetables about 2 minutes.
3. Finally add the cucumbers. Add more of the stir-fry sauce as needed, enough to just cover vegetables in sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes more. Make sure the cucumbers are still crisp and bright green.
4. Remove from heat and taste (with a clean spoon of course). Add soy sauce, lime juice, or preserves until you reach the desired taste.  Top with fresh basil and serve over rice noodles or rice (brown or white).

Note: You can add mushrooms, onions, carrot, broccoli or any other vegetable that peeks your palate. Creativity is the key.  2010©Monique A. Gordon

Send us your favorite veggies recipes!

Let Mr. Divabetic help to inspire you overcome aversions to fruits and vegetables you think you don’t like, and even learn to love them with his new food game, Serve, Taste or Trash.  

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Good News for People Would Hate Eggplant

Okay, a lot of people who play Divabetic’s new food game, ‘Serve Taste or Trash’  say they hate eggplant. Kids, particularly, seem hard pressed to even try it. Maybe it’s the name. I don’t think the inclusion of “egg” does it any favors, especially where kids are concerned. Or maybe it’s be the spongy texture of eggplant when it’s uncooked. It can also turn into a soggy mess if it’s not cooked correctly.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic wants to help you overcome aversions to fruits and vegetables you think you don’t like, and even learn to love them with his new food game, Serve, Taste or Trash.  You might be amazed to learn that there are a lot of people in the world who actually love the food you hate including eggplant (!) who are willing to share their favorite recipes with Divabetic so you might be tempted to give it another try.

http://youtu.be/BDlGGsRbvCA

If you’re one of the people in the universe who is willing to ‘trash’ eggplant –  here’s a sure-fire recipe that may prove the exception for those who don’t like eggplant!!!

Eggplant Sunset Salad

• 1 Large Eggplant
• 4 Large cloves garlic
• 1 Serrano pepper
• Juice of one lemon
• 2 ounces B.E. Wholegrain liquid
• Sea Salt
• Coconut Oil for Frying

1. Peel and cut eggplant into thick slices.
2. Sprinkle with salt on both sides and place in a single layer in a colander.
3. Place a bowl on top (as a weight) and allow to drain the excess liquid that develops for an hour.
4. While eggplant is draining, mince garlic and pepper. Mix with 2 tablespoons Sea Salt, lemn juice and B.E. Wholegrain liquid. Set aside.
5. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over med/high heat. Fry eggplant until golden brown on both sides. Remove from heat and place the slices on a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, but not cold, cut slices into cubes and put into a bowl with dressing made above. Toss and allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Mr. Divabetic is the happy host of Diva TalkRadio, a free online and mobile podcast channel, where tens of thousands of fans, followers and listeners turn to laugh a little and learn a lot.

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Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red tomato carpet at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Feria de Salud and Fashion’s Night Out in New York, NY, Central Farm Market in Washington, DC, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX in  2012. Watch more of Mr Divabetic‘s videos, enjoy over 75 free diabetes podcasts and get expert advice on diabetes and diabetes self-care at: http://www.divabetic.org

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Whitney Houston-inspired ‘It’s Not Right But It’s O-Kale’ Recipe

Whitney Houston‘s death was a huge blow for music fans worldwide, but the iconic singer is not forgotten.

Divabetic believes the superstar’s legacy serves as an amazing source of inspiration for women living with diabetes to stay healthy and upbeat about their self-care.

“We feel Whitney songs and films can inspire the inner divas in women living with diabetes to make better choices about food, fitness and self-care,” says the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic.

Throughout Divabetic’s free podcast, Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Whitney Houston, there are plenty of references to Whitney’s hits to celebrate the singer’s spirit in a upbeat and healthy way. The song, “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” is playful changed to “It’s Not Right But It’s O-Kale” to help sing the praises of the vegetable,  kale in the show’s popular segment, Food Aisle Face-Off with Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE.  Judi is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, food stylist and herbal tea manufacturer. Here’s Judi Wilcox’s recipe to you celebrate the ‘The Queen of the Night’ at your next meal:

It’s Not Right But It’s O-Kale Recipe by Judi Wilcox RD, CDE  for Baked Kale:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bunch kale
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt.
3. Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Whitney Houston   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/08/07/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-whitney-houston

What fruits and vegetables are you singing about? The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic visits the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, CA.to raise awareness for diabetes in a fun, new way. Enjoy more videos on Mr. Divabetic’s YouTube channel.

Get inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables. Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red TOMATO carpet in Phildelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX in Fall 2012. Pass the boa! For more glitter, podcasts and glucose advice visit: www.divabetic.org

Chef Robert Lewis The Happy Diabetic’s Sizzling Summer Recipe

Whether you are newly diagnosed, or  have been living with diabetes for decades, Mr. Divabetic‘s favorite chef, The Happy Diabetic can show you how to eat well and have fun cooking at the same time. Rather than obsess over the list of foods you love but cannot have, Chef Robert Lewis focuses on showing you many fabulous, good-tasting, and healthy foods you can (and should) eat!

Hate vegetables? Well, in honor of the Mr. Divabetic‘s world famous fruit suit, Chef Robert Lewis took the challenge of sharing a recipe for ‘cabbage’ that everyone at your family reunion will enjoy.

Roasted Cabbage with Bacon 

Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage, 6 slices of bacon, salt , balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of pine nuts

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Peel off 2-3 of the outer layers of cabbage.  Cut in half and then cut in half again and then repeat.  You should and up with 8 small wedges.  Lay some foil on a baking pan and top with the wedges.  Sprinkle each cabbage with salt. Slice each bacon in half and then lay on the top of the cabbage.

Place in the oven for 25 minutes and then remove.  Sprinkle the pine nuts onto the foil so that they toast. Place back in oven for 3-5 minutes or until everything is brown.  Remove and drizzle each wedge with balsamic vinegar.  Plate the wedges with a few pine nuts or chop everything up and place in large bowl. Enjoy!

What are you eating? The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic talks to everyday people about their healthy appetites at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.http://youtu.be/ZDLpMOamtQs

Meet Mr. Divabetic and Chef Robert Lewis the Happy Diabetic on the red TOMATO carpet at  the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX in Fall 2012.

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Podcast featuring Robert Lewis The Happy Diabetic http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/02/04/studio-d-chef-robert-lewis-the-happy-diabetic

 

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In the Kitchen with The Happy Diabetic Chef, Robert Lewis

The Happy Diabetic Chef Robert Lewis shows us how to make a Sliced Crème Cake Lemon Tower using a Hill & Valley Sugar Free Sliced Crème Cake.

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