Wednesday’s World Premiere Video: Bake Bethesda a Pie!

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic presents the roving red tomato carpet at the 3rd Annual ‘Bake Bethesda a Pie’ Contest at Central Farm Market in Bethesda, MD.  His goal is to show people living with, at risk and affected by diabetes that having diabetes doesn’t prevent you from enjoying a wide variety of foods. Learn to eat well-balanced meals in the correct amounts, stay fit, and take your prescribed medications, and you can thrive with diabetes.

Special guest, Kathy Gold RN, MSN, CDE, Director of Outreach and Education at the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation in Washington, DC helps to raise awareness for diabetes in a fun and glamorous new way.

Over the Labor Day weekend, thirty-three fruit and veggie loving amateur bakers brought their best efforts —ranging from butterscotch and fig to peach and prosciutto, with lots of berry pies in between.

In the blind tasting, judges Joseph Poupon of Patisserie Poupon, Catherine Gewertz of CurvyMama Pies and Carole Sugarman from Bethesda Magazine rated each pie numerically on appearance, taste and overall impression. Prizes were awarded to all the winners but the event is also a fundraiser for the Manna Food Center, Montgomery County’s food bank. #centralfarmmarkets

Meet the contestants and hear Mr. Divabetic‘s hilarious commentary on their fashions as well as baking challenges. Don’t get down, Get DIVA!

Tune in to Divabetic’s free monthly podcast, Diva TalkRadio: Diabetes Roundtable hosted by Mr. Divabetic. Divabetic’s dynamic free online and mobile podcast channel features a line-up of live and archived programs and specials. Guests include health care professionals, beauty, image/style and fitness experts, entertainment industry leaders and VIPs: women and men living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes.

JOIN US: Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Plus Night Out – NYC, New York, NY, 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. For sponsorship opportunities and event details visit:  www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s facebook pages.

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

A Quick Way to Add More Veggies To Your Day!

Most of us just aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables.  Rich in vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and water, it’s hard to understand how so many can resist that gorgeous nutritional profile. If you’re failing to get your 5 A Day, here’s one tip to help you eat more fruits and veggies:

Why not try replacing one bread serving a day with a fruit or vegetable?  You’ll be a step ahead if you switch from white bread to a  lettuce wrap. Instead of bread or tortillas, make your next sandwich, burger or wrap inside a leafy green. Stack 2 or 3 large, leafy greens such as Bibb lettuce, romaine, red lettuce, cabbage, or radicchio and pile on the fixings. Enjoy the added crunch factor.  It’s great way to cut back on your carbs  intake too.

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

Would You Choose to ‘Serve, Taste or Trash’ a Melon???

Let Mr. Divabetic help inspire you to 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.  

See if other people share the same sentiments you do about similar fruits and vegetables. You might be surprised by the results.  In the game, you’re given three choices of fruits and vegetables. You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.

Would you TRASH a melon? Honeydew is part of the muskmelon family, along with cantaloupe and person melon. This family is also known as netted melon; their skin looks like its covered with a thick, rough netting. Honeydew is very aromatic, but if they’re picked too early they won’t become as sweet and flavorful.

Melon is thought to have originated in Persia and was also prized years later by ancient Egyptians. Today honeydew is grown in Mexico, California, Arizona, and parts of the southwest and is most abundant from late summer through early fall.

One cup of diced honeydew has 61 calories, 15 grams of carbs and 5% of your daily recommended dose of fiber and 51% of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C.   This melon also haspotassium, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.

Choose honeydew melons that are firm-but-not-hard and have a nice floral smell. Compare melons and select those that are heavier for its size—the heavier it is, the juicier it will be. Knock on a melon and listen for a deep, thick sound which will tell you if it’s ripe. Store whole melon at room temperature for 2 to 4 days. Once sliced, wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

If you choose to serve melon why not turn it into smoothies, juice, granita, sorbet or soup? Pair sweet honeydew with more savory food like prosciutto or chicken or add it to a veggie salad (honeydew-cucumber salad anyone?).

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.

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

Are You A Veggie Hater?

Vegetables are one of those foods people either love or hate. The problem with hating our green friends is if you aren’t eating vegetables, your diet’s lacking in fiber and antioxidants. Like Mom always said, “they’re good for you!”

So what’s a veggie-hater to do? Play the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic’s new food game, ‘Serve, Taste or Trash!’ and see if other people share the sentiments about similar fruits and vegetables. You might be surprised by the results. In the game, you’re given three choices of fruits and vegetables. You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.

Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones. And the texture is crispy, rather than mushy.

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.

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 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

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

Sweet Potato is a Superhero in Africa

A revved-up sweet potato engineered to contain more vitamin A is a promising new tool in the fight against malnutrition in Africa.

Nature writes that HarvestPlus, which is funded by the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), cross-bred Africa’s white and yellow sweet potatoes to create an orange-toned variety rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the human body. The potato is also more tolerant to drought that either of its genetic parents.

HarvestPlus researchers distributed orange sweet potato vines to more than 10,000 farming families in Uganda. Results published last week in the Journal of Nutrition showed that households that grew the crop experienced excellent effect.

Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness, compromised immune systems and even death. HarvestPlus notes that up to 500,000 preschool children go blind from lack of vitamin A every year, two thirds of which die within months of losing their sight.

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.  

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.

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 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

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

Mr Divabetic Rolls Out Red Carpet at Farm Market in Washington, DC

Mr. Divabetic continues on his quest to glamorize good health with a visit to to Central Farm Markets in Washington, DC scheduled for Labor Day weekend.

Central Farm Market, one of the best suburban farmers’ market in the DC area!   Central Farm Market has over 50 vendors in the Bethesda Elementary School parking lot.

“We’re going to make the idea of going to the farm market seem FABULOUS! I’ll be playing my newest food game, Serve, Taste or Trash on the red TOMATO carpet at Central Farm Market to get people’s honest opinions about healthy lifestyle choices,” says Mr. Divabetic. “This red carpet’s about you’re eating not what you’re wearing!”

As popularity and interest grows in fresh produce and other naturally made products, Farmers’ Markets are becoming increasingly popular.  The farmers’ market is not only about the fresh food, but also the importance of eating local and having a positive impact on the environment. We have become more food savvy then every, and at the farmers’ market you’ll find the greatest selection and best quality foods.

With so many fresh and seasonal veggies available, you’ll have no trouble making half of your plate veggies as the USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend. It’s also a perfect opportunity to meet the growers who take pride in everything they grow.

Get inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables and visit the happiest healthcare host on the red TOMATO carpet on Sunday, September 2, 2012. All details in the CALENDAR section of www.divabetic.org

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.

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. Tune in to Divabetic’s free monthly podcast, Diabetes Roundtable, for expert ‘diva’ advice on food, fitness and self-care wrapped up in a feather boa!

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

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

Mr. Divabetic’s Fruit Suit Song

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic‘s world famous FRUIT SUIT generated a lot of buzz after his recent appearance on FOX NEWS. Now, fruit and vegetable lovers across the globe are pledging their allegiance by eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetable each day.

Join the Fruit Suit Troop go to: www.divabetic.org

The Best Memorial Day Picnic Food: Watermelon

A gorgeous day, great food — who doesn’t love a picnic?  Here’sone healthy food you should pick if you’re attending a barbecue for a perfect picnic day. A healthy wedge of watermelon has just 86 calories. You also get less than one gram of fat, and a decent amount of vitamin C, beta carotene and lycopene. What’s more, watermelon’s a great thirst-quencher — it’s 92 percent water.  It’s a win, win, win: Simple, tasty and healthy.

LISTEN NOW: Find out which foods are ‘wack’ and which ones are ‘wow’ to help you stay healthy in our popular Food Aisle Face-Off segment of Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Beyonce. It’s Free & Fabulous! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/05/08/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-beyonce

New Video: Tutti Fruity

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic wants to inspire you to eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients as well as fiber, which keep you feeling full longer and make you less likely to snack between meals. If you’re having trouble getting started, tune in to Diva TalkRadio (i-Tunes) for sensible advice on sticking to your diet while dining out and grocery shopping. Get support and inspired at: http://www.divabetic.org

World Premiere Video: Tutti Fruity

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic wants to inspire you to eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients as well as fiber, which keep you feeling full longer and make you less likely to snack between meals. If you’re having trouble getting started, tune in to Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable  (i-Tunes) for sensible advice on sticking to your diet while dining out and grocery shopping. Get support and inspired at: www.divabetic.org