“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It!”

Divabetic Mangos And Magnolias Stage Show

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” is what several attendees said about the Divabetic Zone at the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference & Health Fair in Savannah, GA.

The Divabetic Zone was packed with smiling faces, upbeat attitudes and laughter all day long.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic kicked off his newest diabetes outreach stage show called “Mangos & Magnolias” at 8 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2013 and never seemed to stop.

“It was my first time to Savannah so I really wanted to put on a show. I wasn’t looking at the clock,” says Max ‘Mr. Divabetic’ Szadek.”Everyone was so friendly. We were having such a good time that I just didn’t want to stop! I love it when we get the crowds to laugh a little and learn a lot. That’s my goal and it blows me away each and everytime it happens.”

This high-energy interactive stage show stretched eight hours with it’s fruity combination of nutrition advice, fun workouts, games and prizes with a dash of Southern charm. Popular show segments like ‘Dancing In Cars’ Chair Cardio Routines have been revved up with hits from One Direction and Nicki Minaj.  ‘Single Ladies/Single Servings’ Portion Games and Carb Kitty, are now featured in between new games such as ‘Mangos & Magnolias’ Diabetes IQ and a Cowboy-inspired fitness demonstration called ‘Rawhide Workouts.’ 

Mr Divabetic’s Rawhide Workout

“The Rawhide workout just came to me out of the blue!,”says Szadek. “I was just playing around with the idea of creating a new chair cardio routine to a country music when it hit me! We need the Wild, Wild West!!”

Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE presented the ‘Queen of Hearts’ Advice on Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home.

Special Guests: Mama Rose Marie, Stan ‘The Announcer Man’ and Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE.

Prize giveaways compliments of Werther’s Original Sugar Free, CVS Pharmacy, dLife, Crystal Light, Extend Nutrition, GlucoLift, Cabot Cheese and Dr. Scholl’s.

“I just hope the divas and dudes in Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY have as much fun as our new friends in Savannah, GA did — then I will be happy!, said Szadek.

Divabetic’s “Mango & Magnolias” tour continues to the end of the year. For more details visit: www.divabetic.org 

LISTEN NOW:  ”Blood Sugars, Babies & Belly Bumps” hosted by Mr. Divabetic http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/05/14/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kate-middleton

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.  

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Whitney Houston hosted by Mr. Divabetic   http://ning.it/NcR3ug

Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red tomato carpet at  Fashion’s Night Out in New York, NY, Central Farm Market in Washington, DC,  Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, 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: www.divabetic.org

Wednesday’s World Premiere Video: Serve, Taste or Trash!

Chances are there are fruits and vegetables you love now that you hated as a kid. But how much fresh produce do you still avoid just because you think you don’t like them?

Most of us struggled with mustard greens, turnips and asparagus, and instead prefer less intense flavors. But as adults we still cling to our preferences without ever stopping to question the meaning of our dislikes.

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.  Here’s how you play: Mr. Divabetic lists 3 fruits and vegetables. Among the 3, you have to say which one you’d serve, which one you’d you taste and which one you’d trash. For this game the choices are: melon, red pepper and eggplant.

Mr. Divabetic is a 2011 WEGO Health Activist Award finalist and the happy healthcare host of Diva TalkRadio. Diva TalkRadio is Divabetic’s dynamic free online and mobile podcast channel where tens of thousands of fans, followers and listeners turn to laugh a little and learn a lot.

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Katy Perry  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/07/10/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-katy-perry

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 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.

Get inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables. 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

Original music by Douglas Clay: http://www.douglasclaymusic.com

August Diabetes Roundtable with Judi Wilcox RD, CDE

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic welcomes Judi Wilcox RD, CDE and the other Charlie’s Angels of Outreach: Lori Bednarz RN, CDE and Constance Brown-Riggs RD, CDE and Mama Rose Marie for Divabetic’s free August Diabetes Roundable scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 6 – 6: 6:30 PM, EST.

Enjoy diabetes education in a fun, new way with our popular show segments: Food Aisle Face-Off, Dining Out With A Dietitian, Diabetes Numerology and Mother Your Diabetes.

What are you eating this summer? The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic talks to everyday people about their healthy appetites at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.

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. For more glitter, games and glucose advice visit: http://www.divabetic.org

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Katy Perry  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/07/10/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-katy-perry

How To Make Every Carb Count!

Carbohydrates (“carbs”) can be counted 2 ways: by grams or by carb choices. Remember: 1 carb choice = 15 grams of carbohydrate. Mr. Divabetic’s educational game, Carb Kitty, makes counting carbs fun. See Mr. Divabetic perform live in these cities: Philadelphia, PA, American Diabetes Association (ADA) Expos – Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conferences & Health Fair – Washington, DC, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference & Health Fairs – Raleigh, NC and special appearances in Los Angeles, CA, Philadelphia, PA and more! For more games, glucose inspiration and glamour go to: www.divabetic.org

Free Father’s Day Diabetes Podcast with Mr. Divabetic

Diabetes Roundtable airs live the second Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ET). The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic leads an all-star line-up of cast of regulars: the Divabetic Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, three certified diabetes educators (CDE) from around the country, and Mama Rose Marie, a mother of a child living with diabetes; visiting celebrity beauty and fitness professionals; and a special guest member of the Divabetic community living with, at risk of or affected by diabetes. This celebrity inspired fast-paced half-hour of diabetes self-care and motivational segments on fashion, food, fitness and self-care. Divabetic’s free monthly diabetes podcasts are available on demand at i-Tunes and www.divabetic.org.

Enjoy over 60 free diabetes podcasts. Subscribe today!

Learn To Count Carbohydrates Like A Diva!

Carbohydrates (“carbs”) can be counted 2 ways: by grams or by carb choices. Remember: 1 carb choice = 15 grams of carbohydrate. Mr. Divabetic‘s educational game, Carb Kitty, makes counting carbs fun.

See the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic in his world famous Fruit Suit perform live at: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Expos – Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) – Austin, TX and special appearances in Philadelphia, PA, New Orleans, LA and more! #carbkitty

For more games, glucose inspiration and glamour go to: www.divabetic.org

Saturday Morning Cartoons on Carbs

Carbohydrates (“carbs”) can be counted 2 ways: by grams or by carb choices. Remember: 1 carb choice = 15 grams of carbohydrate. The happy healthcare host,  Mr. Divabetic‘s educational game, Carb Kitty, makes counting carbs fun. See Mr. Divabetic perform live at: American Diabetes Association (ADA) Expos - Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference & Health Fairs - Austin, TX.  Join other women just like you at the Divabetic Club in Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH and New York, NY.#carbkitty For more games, glucose inspiration and glamour go to: www.divabetic.org

Wednesday’s World Premiere Video: New Carb Kitty

Carbohydrates (“carbs”) can be counted 2 ways: by grams or by carb choices. Remember: 1 carb choice = 15 grams of carbohydrate. Mr. Divabetic’s educational game, Carb Kitty, makes counting carbs fun. See the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic perform live at: American Diabetes Association (ADA) Expos – Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference & Health Fairs – Austin, TX and special appearances in Los Angeles, CA, Columbia, SC, Philadelphia, PA and more!

For more games, glucose inspiration and glamour go to: www.divabetic.org

Carb Counting That’s The Cat’s Meow

Carbohydrates (“carbs”) can be counted 2 ways: by grams or by carb choices. Remember: 1 carb choice = 15 grams of carbohydrate. Mr. Divabetic’s educational game, Carb Kitty, makes counting carbs fun.

Mr. Divabetic performs live at: the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Expos – Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) – Austin, TX and special appearances in Los Angeles, CA, Philadelphia, PA and more!

For more games, glucose inspiration and glamour go to: www.divabetic.org