Food and beverages are at the heart of practically all our religious, cultural and national holidays. In the Type 2 diabetic, an effort should be made to reduce high fat foods (dark meat, marbled steaks, heavy creams and gravies) in favor of vegetables (salads and other "greens") As a general rule, a diabetic should focus more on the sizes and number of meal portions rather than the exact type of foods on the plate during the holidays. Here are some tips to control your food intake during...

There's still of plenty of cheese on display, and don't forget to check the table on the left side for free food samples. Seats are at a premium -- there's seating for 16 inside -- but it's a cozy, cheery place, with temptation everywhere: Scones and muffins up front, cookies just past that, sandwich board toward the back. Prices are reasonable enough -- this is Morristown, don't forget -- and nearly all the baked goods are made on premises. I loved the oatmeal raisin cookie, thick and...

Cheese makes the perfect party food. But sometimes, even though the impulse is there, you just don t have the time, money or energy to go through all of the hoopla and expense of making dinner. Dessert does not have to be an elaborate cake or other confection. Or, after meeting for dinner or a movie, invite your friends to your place for dessert and coffee. It gives you time to reconnect with old friends, to get to know new people, and let s admit it to pay off social obligations. These...

Optimal Nutrition inc. designs and portions each meal specifically to the client's needs based on their Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), body fat, activity level, caloric intake and other factors. This can also include their popular meal replacement bars, which offer the same nutrients as a balanced meal, providing a natural energy boost for several hours. They will focus on emphasizing their key characteristics such as organic fresh ingredients, convenient home delivery and calorically...

Out of work, Robinson was faced with a myriad of challenges not the least of which was coming up with enough food to feed herself and her school-age daughter. Robinson turned to a local food bank, making a few trips to Harvest Hope to load up on the basics so she could put enough food on the table for her daughter, now 9 years old. Harvest Hope, which has served the Columbia-area hungry for more than 25 years, says last year it distributed more than 22 million pounds of food from both...

The recipes take into consideration the amount of carbohydrates, fats and proteins being consumed, which play a vital role in blood sugar levels and a balanced diet, said Chrissy Ellegood, director of diabetes care for Medicine Shoppe. Free recipe booklets on diabetes offered Advertisement. Would you recommend this story to other readers? To help people with diabetes navigate the holiday s get-togethers and parties, Medicine Shoppe pharmacies, Medicap Pharmacy stores and the American...

As the ingredients indicate, this is a thoroughly modern dressing recipe. Country bread dressing with smoked ham, goat cheese and dried cherries Makes 8 to 10 servings. Store bread in a zip-top plastic food bag at room temperature. Chill the vegetables in a separate zip-top plastic food bag. Although the goat cheese may sound odd, it really works. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning, about 5 minutes. In a skillet, toast pine nuts and,...

Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 Email ThisPrint This 'Senior Servings' Program Gains National Attention (Courtesy Photo) SENIOR SERVED: Tyler senior citizen Bennie Henderson, 89, is one of the first to receive Senior Servings from USDA Under Secretary Nancy Johner on Friday. Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 Email ThisPrint This 'Senior Servings' Program Gains National Attention (Courtesy Photo) SENIOR SERVED: Tyler senior citizen Bennie Henderson, 89, is one of the first to receive...

The sweet scent of baked goods floating through the air in a local bakery may smell delicious, and the garlic aroma wafting through a kitchen before a highly anticipated Italian meal may seem enticing, but food that appears to be delicious and healthy may actually have detrimental effects to your body. The sweet scent of baked goods floating through the air in a local bakery may smell delicious, and the garlic aroma wafting through a kitchen before a highly anticipated Italian meal may...