There are seemingly endless descriptors starting to pop up on the labels of our favorite foods. Some supermarkets are even creating entirely new sections in their stores which are fully dedicated to some of these labels. Let’s first define each product label ‘mystery word,’ then find which ones really matter, and which ones do not. The first is of utmost importance to … [Read more...] about Food Labels De-Coded – Which Words Really Matter?
Gluten Free
Fed Up With The Fad? What It Really Means To Be Gluten-Free
Have you seen the letters GF on food products and restaurant menus? You may know that the letters GF stand for Gluten-Free. However, the true meaning behind those letters can be elusive. Is it just another snooty diet that makes a waiter’s life more difficult? No. There will always be individuals who are just looking to jump on the next fad bandwagon, but for some people, … [Read more...] about Fed Up With The Fad? What It Really Means To Be Gluten-Free
Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice and Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Full of flavor and less than 30 minutes for a delicious meal. You won't miss the carbs from pasta. I promise! My latest discovery is ... wait for it ... already prepared cauliflower rice and shaved brussels sprouts. I was at Trader Joe's and spotted the cauliflower rice and then the shaved brussels sprouts. I turned it over to check the ingredients. Shocker. It was … [Read more...] about Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice and Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Smoked Bacon and Asparagus Popover
It’s lighter and thinner and the batter pops over the edges so it is not a crustless quiche. Because it is thinner it gets a fabulous crust on the bottom. You won’t even miss a crust. Promise. This is a quick and easy meal. Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Dinner. You choose! Add a side salad and you are done. Smoked Bacon. Let's talk about the … [Read more...] about Smoked Bacon and Asparagus Popover
Pumpkin Bars
Many diabetics may think they can’t enjoy the delicious fall flavor of pumpkin. The great news is that pumpkin is actually quite good for your health, and these pumpkin bars are a great way to get your fall-flavor fix! You will love these Pumpkin Bars. When you serve these you are guaranteed oooh's and ahh's. We used our Diabetic Kitchen Nut Butter Cookie Mix as our … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Bars