Morning Waffles With Vanilla Blackberries
Morning Waffles with Vanilla Blackberries The trick to this quick and easy breakfast is using frozen waffles and frozen blackberries. Go for the whole-wheat waffles if your grocery store sells them. Serving Size: 1 waffle, 1/2 cup of blackberry mixture, plus 1/4 cup yogurt 1 pound frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawed cups vanilla yogurt with mainly low-calorie sweeteners In a medium bowl, combine blackberries, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest and set aside. Toast waffles, place on individual dinner plates, spoon equal amounts of the blackberry mixture on each, and top with equal amounts of the yogurt. From 15-Minute Diabetic Meals by Nancy Hughes Carbohydrates are important, but so is the protein you eat. Find out why and view our complete guide to choosing protein wisely. Here you'll find 8 quick and healthy snacks to try this month - lean protein included! What can you cook in 15 minutes? A lot! Don't let meal time feel like a chore. This cookbook provides time-saving recipes that are fun to make and can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Calculate the number of calories you should eat each day to maintain your present body weight: Please select an option before you continue. I don't do any physical activity other than what I need to do for my usual activities, such as going to work or school, grocery shopping, or doing chores around the house. I do some moderate exercise every day in addition to doing my usual activities. For example, I walk about 1.5 to 3 miles a day at about 3 to 4 miles an hour. Or I do something else that's moderately active. I am very active every day in addition to doing my usual activities. For example, I walk more than 3 miles a day at about 3 to 4 miles an hour. Or I do something else that's very active. This number estimates how many calo Continue reading >>
What To Eat With Diabetes: Winning Ice Creams
The next time you're craving a bowl of ice cream, scoop up one of our 16 best consumer-tasted and dietitian-approved finalists or winners. We conducted blind taste panels for more than 100 people, including people with diabetes, and awarded the top-rated ice creams our Diabetic Living What to Eat seal of approval. Please note that product information, packaging, and availability may have changed since our story first appeared. The next time you're craving a bowl of ice cream, scoop up one of our 16 best consumer-tasted and dietitian-approved finalists or winners. We conducted blind taste panels for more than 100 people, including people with diabetes, and awarded the top-rated ice creams our Diabetic Living What to Eat seal of approval. Please note that product information, packaging, and availability may have changed since our story first appeared. The next time you're craving a bowl of ice cream, scoop up one of our 16 best consumer-tasted and dietitian-approved finalists or winners. We conducted blind taste panels for more than 100 people, including people with diabetes, and awarded the top-rated ice creams our Diabetic Living What to Eat seal of approval. Please note that product information, packaging, and availability may have changed since our story first appeared. The next time you're craving a bowl of ice cream, scoop up one of our 16 best consumer-tasted and dietitian-approved finalists or winners. We conducted blind taste panels for more than 100 people, including people with diabetes, and awarded the top-rated ice creams our Diabetic Living What to Eat seal of approval. Please note that product information, packaging, and availability may have changed since our story first appeared. The next time you're craving a bowl of ice cream, scoop up one of our 16 bes Continue reading >>
32 Best And Worst Frozen Breakfast Foods
We separate the winners from the waist-widening losers. We separate the winners from the waist-widening losers. While some may argue that it's impossible to lose weight with the click of a button, we have to disagree. As long as it's the defrost button you're hitting, it's totally possible to melt fat and get the body you've always wanted with minimal effortall before you've even polished off a cup of java, no less. In fact, a whopping 78 percent of National Weight Control Registry members (who have all lost 30 pounds or more and kept it off for at least a year) report that they eat breakfast every day! With things like quinoa-spiked frozen waffles and flax egg sandwiches out there, taking a few minutes to eat the morning meal seems pretty darn appealingwhich wasn't always the case. Years ago, frozen breakfasts products were all are drenched with shameful amounts of salt and additivesand many are still on the market today. So, we did the work for you to uncover the very bestand worstitems so that you can quickly spot which dishes to toss into your cart without freezing your fingers off in the freezer aisle. And if you like to heat-and-eat your other meals, too, don't miss our special report on The 46 Best Frozen Foods In America . Zapping your way slim has never been tastier! Sweet Earth Natural Foods Harmless Ham, Egg & Swiss Farmstand Breakfast Sandwich 1 sandwich, 360 calories, 16 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 490 mg sodium, 33 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 21 g protein Flax bread, cage free eggs, Swiss cheese, vegetarian "harmless ham", apple cider vinegar, and a host of delectable spice join together to create a frozen breakfast sandwich that's surprisingly low in sodium and high in fiber and protein. And speaking of the muscle-building nutrient, add more to your die Continue reading >>
Eggo Waffles Other Carbs | Diabetic Connect
I surfed google for an answer and www.askdrsears.com had this explanation: Other carbohydrates: This line reveals the number of grams of complex carbohydrates, not including fiber, but including non-digestible additives, such as stabilizers and thickening agents. Theoretically, this number should reflect the amount of the more nutritious sugars, that is the ones naturally present in the food. Reading between the lines. As a general guide, the greater the discrepancy between "total carbohydrates" and "sugar," on the label, the more nutritious carbohydrates the food contains. This means that the package contains more of the food's natural sugars than added sugars. The closer the number of grams of "sugar" is to the "total carbohydrates" in each serving, the closer the food gets to the junk quality (sort of like junk bonds they are a risky investment). The "total carbs" minus the "sugar" value is particularly helpful in comparing the nutritional value of cereals. For example, a serving of regular All-Bran contains 24 grams of total carbohydrates and 6 grams of sugars, resulting in 18 grams of potentially healthy carbohydrates. A serving of Fruit Loops, on the other hand, contains 28 grams of total carbohydrates, 15 grams of which are sugars - over 50 percent of the total carbohydrates in Fruit Loops are added sweeteners, versus 25 percent in All-Bran. When comparing juice labels, you will notice that even in "100 percent juice" the total carb and the sugar values are the same, since juice is nearly all natural sugar. When you're buying cereal, bread, or crackers, you are looking for complex carbohydrates without a lot of added sugar. There is no line in the "Nutrition Facts" listing for complex carbohydrates, but you can get a rough idea of the amount of healthy carbs in Continue reading >>
5 Diabetes-friendly And Delicious Waffle Recipes
Get the recipe from Desserts with Benefits. Image source: All Day I Dream About Food / alldayidreamaboutfood.com Flaxseed meal, or ground flaxseed , is loaded with fiber and healthy omega-3s. Omega-3s may reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes , according to a 2011 study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Plus, these waffles contain cinnamon , which some studies have shown may improve insulin resistance . Grated apples also provide soluble fiber that can improve cholesterol. This grain-free waffle recipe will keep your blood sugar lower than traditional waffles made with all-purpose flour. Get the recipe from All Day I Dream About Food. 3. Secretly healthy red velvet waffles with cream cheese frosting Image source: Desserts With Benefits / dessertswithbenefits.com Lower in carbs and sugar, the real secret to this secretly healthy recipe lies in the beets . They give the waffle its red hue. Beets contain numerous vitamins and minerals, including concentrated amounts of anti-inflammatory antioxidants . Theyre also a great source of fiber. A diet high in fiber may help you to better control blood glucose and insulin , according to a 2000 study . Its good to note that this recipe calls for six packets of Truvia. To reduce your intake of the ingredient stevia , substitute some or all of this sweetener for erythritol or Swerve. View the recipe at Desserts with Benefits. Image source: Finger Prickin Good / fingerprickingood.com Whether youre cooking for kids or adults, peanut butter and jelly is a combination that will make many stomachs smile. This recipe makes a waffle sandwich using regular bread with a bit of peanut butter and jelly, all pressed together in a waffle iron. Its a fresh take on breakfast, but also fun for lunch or dinner. Look for a high-fiber bre Continue reading >>
100 Cleanest Packaged Food Awards 2013: Diabetes-friendly
We love this crunchy organic cereal from Food For Life—especially in cinnamon raisin. With no added sugar, it only tastes like a sweet indulgence. Extra points for the immaculate ingredient list and the fact that it delivers 21 percent of your daily fiber. Nutrition (1/2 cup): 190 calories, 7 g protein, 41 g carb, 5 g fiber, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 160 mg sodium, 8 g sugar Ingredients: Organic sprouted wheat, organic raisins, organic malted barley, organic sprouted barley, organic sprouted millet, organic sprouted lentils, organic sprouted soybeans, organic sprouted spelt, filtered water, sea salt, organic cinnamon high fiber, organic, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, diabetes-friendly Has apple-cinnamon anything ever been so healthy? Just a couple of tablespoons of this seedy trio provides plenty of omega-3s, protein, and fiber. Sprinkle it into your yogurt, milk, or oatmeal. Nutrition (2 Tbsp): 130 calories, 6 g protein, 15 g carb, 4 g fiber, 6 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg sodium, 3 g sugar Ingredients: Chia seeds*, buckwheat groats*, hemp seeds*, raisins* (coated with sunflower oil*), freeze-dried apples*, cinnamon* *Organic high fiber, organic, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, diabetes-friendly Continue reading >>
Healthy Frozen Waffles - Cooking Light
Compared to just a handful of years ago, many more frozen waffles today are made with whole grains. That means they're good sources of fiber, as well as other nutrients. and a much healthier grab-and-go breakfast pick than sugar-sweetened cereal and milk. Plus, there's plenty of other options to top them with besides maple syrup. Span both sweet and savory waffle toppers with nut butters, a melted cheese slice and lightly dressed salad greens, rotisserie chicken, and fresh fruit among many other ideas. To pick the best frozen waffles, we taste tested dozens of brands. Our nutrition editor set strict guidelines for eliminating less-healthy options (see below for Things to Look for on Labels). Any waffles that did not meet these requirements were eliminated. Each waffle was cooked according to individual package directions. Waffles were tasted hot and fresh by panel of Cooking Light editors and staff. Initial favorites were selected, and then the tasting panel ranked each favorite to create this final list of winners. These sweet waffles are toasty on the outside with a fluffy, pillowy texture on the inside making them good all the way around and our unanimous favorite. Another plus: we think their mild flavor willplease those who like whole grains, as well as those who think they don't. $2.99 for a box of 6, vegan Calories 160; Fat 4.5g (sat 1g); Protein 4g; Carb 28g; Fiber 6g; Sugars 3g; Chol 0mg; Iron 1mg; Sodium 280mg; Calc 20mg Earth's Best Organic Mini Blueberry Waffles Though they were designed as an option for kids and feature Cookie Monster on the packaging, we found that adults like these organic waffles' flavor and mini-size, too. In fact, these were the top winners when it came to flavored waffles. They have a sweet, fruity flavor thanks to fresh-tasting blue Continue reading >>
Best Frozen Waffle Brands - Consumer Reports
These frozen waffle brands are almost as good as fresh Plus, reviews of the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker and Rollie EggMaster You might want to leggo your Eggo. Although that brand sells far more frozen waffles than any other does, some of its rivals came out on top in our tests. Trader Joes Multigrain, a CR Best Buy, and 365 Organic from Whole Foods are slightly better than Eggo Homestyle, and far better than Eggo Thick & Fluffy Original Recipe, which has an artificial-tasting vanilla flavor. (Get more details on breakfast foods in our Food & Drink Guide .) Trader Joes and 365 have a big sweet, nutty grain flavor. They come within shouting distance of the mix we tested for comparisonAunt Jemima Original, which is slightly sweet and eggy, crisp outside and moist inside. And they score higher than Aunt Jemima Original for nutrition. Most nutritious of all is Kashi 7 Grain, which has fewer calories and more fiber than the others. Kashi, Trader Joes, and 365 all contain some whole-wheat flour. The lower-rated waffles tend to be slightly astringent, a bit bitter, or simply less flavorful. If you are concerned about calories and fat, go easy on the butter (100 calories and 12grams of fat per tablespoon) and syrup (about 95 calories and 9 grams of sugars per two tablespoons). Bottom line. A mix produced the cheapest and best waffles, but if youre short on time, try one of the very good choices. Trader Joes costs just 50 cents per two waffles, half as much as some others. Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker and Rollie EggMaster reviews The claims. Prepare a 5-minute breakfast sandwich with your own fresh ingredients, says advertising for the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker (right). Cooks every layer of your breakfast sandwich to perfection. The Rollie E Continue reading >>
Diabetic Friendly Belgium Waffles Recipes
Diabetic Friendly Belgium Waffles Recipes Member Recipes for Diabetic Friendly Belgium Waffles This recipe is Diabetic friendlySubmitted by: ALICEG1018 CALORIES: 306.1 | FAT: 5.5g | PROTEIN: 34.9g | CARBS: 27.5g | FIBER: 3.8g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Tuna Melt Calories Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Christmas Pretzel Calories Each waffle is approx six grams of carbs. They taste very close to a regular waffle. Top with low calorie syrup or fruit.Submitted by: FLUFFY22801 CALORIES: 186.6 | FAT: 10.4g | PROTEIN: 17.4g | CARBS: 6g | FIBER: 2.2g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the High-Protein, Low-Carb Waffles Calories These are the richest brownies I've ever made/tasted- no need for chocolate chips! This is a pantry raid goodie :)Submitted by: FETZEJ25 CALORIES: 87 | FAT: 2.9g | PROTEIN: 1.3g | CARBS: 15g | FIBER: 1.1g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Cocoa Brownies Calories Recipe revised 1/5/09Submitted by: ANTIOCHIA CALORIES: 343 | FAT: 20.5g | PROTEIN: 6.4g | CARBS: 38.3g | FIBER: 5.5g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Pecan-Oat Waffles Calories These seasonal waffles are easy to make and are packed with protein and fiber. The perfect fall or winter breakfast!Submitted by: COACH_NICOLE CALORIES: 251.4 | FAT: 4g | PROTEIN: 9.6g | CARBS: 48.5g | FIBER: 7.5g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Coach Nicole's Pumpkin & Apple Waffles Calories I adopted this from a recipe in Joy of Cooking. I made several changes and the family was so happy I don't think I'd do a thing different! I subbed skim milk for buttermilk, applesauce for oil, and flaxseed for wheat bran.Submitted by: OAKBORN CALORIES: 126.8 | FAT: 2.5g | PROTEIN: 4.9g | CARBS: 22.9g | FIBER: 2.6g Full ingredient & nutrition inform Continue reading >>
Diabetic Waffle Recipes
Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Christmas Pretzel Calories Each waffle is approx six grams of carbs. They taste very close to a regular waffle. Top with low calorie syrup or fruit.Submitted by: FLUFFY22801 CALORIES: 186.6 | FAT: 10.4g | PROTEIN: 17.4g | CARBS: 6g | FIBER: 2.2g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the High-Protein, Low-Carb Waffles Calories Recipe revised 1/5/09Submitted by: ANTIOCHIA CALORIES: 343 | FAT: 20.5g | PROTEIN: 6.4g | CARBS: 38.3g | FIBER: 5.5g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Pecan-Oat Waffles Calories These seasonal waffles are easy to make and are packed with protein and fiber. The perfect fall or winter breakfast!Submitted by: COACH_NICOLE CALORIES: 251.4 | FAT: 4g | PROTEIN: 9.6g | CARBS: 48.5g | FIBER: 7.5g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Coach Nicole's Pumpkin & Apple Waffles Calories I adopted this from a recipe in Joy of Cooking. I made several changes and the family was so happy I don't think I'd do a thing different! I subbed skim milk for buttermilk, applesauce for oil, and flaxseed for wheat bran.Submitted by: OAKBORN CALORIES: 126.8 | FAT: 2.5g | PROTEIN: 4.9g | CARBS: 22.9g | FIBER: 2.6g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Honey Flaxseed Whole Wheat Applesauce Waffles Calories Turn any morning into a special occasion in just 30 minutes. Pair with fresh fruit and a cup of milk for a complete meal. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG CALORIES: 291.8 | FAT: 14.5g | PROTEIN: 9.6g | CARBS: 30.7g | FIBER: 4.6g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Whole-Wheat Pecan Waffles or Pancakes Calories This recipe baisically follows that on the box of Bisquick Heart Smart mix but replaces vegetable oil with apple sauceSubmitted by: SCORBITT CALORIES: 135.2 | FAT: 2.6g | PROTEIN: 4.5g | Continue reading >>
Sweet Success: My Life With Type 2 Diabetes
I am NOT a doctor, dietician or expert. Do I know everything there is to know about diabetes? Heck no, but I do know what its like to live with it. Lessons learned..and forgotten.then learned again. There is that saying that states old dogs, (ie: those of us with more years under our belts), cant learn new tricks. Even though Ive used that saying before it still bugs me. Of course people of any age can learn new things and improve our situations! We arent stuck in the mud or unable to make changes! Ive certainly learned many new things over the last 6+ years in regards to my health. My question today is: why cant I remember them? Its important to read labels to determine whether or not you can safely add any food to your food plan. I know that! Lower fat can sometimes mean higher carbs, lower carbs can sometimes mean ridiculous amounts of fat. I know that too! You cant always believe claims made on food labels, ie: whole grain or low fat etc. Duh! Ive known that for a long time. If I know so much, then explain to me why I thought that my Eggo Whole Wheat, Low Fat waffles were ok to eat. Today I read an article online at Huffington Post that slapped me upside the head with the news that Eggo Whole Wheat waffles are not actually whole wheat. In fact, whole wheat is the third ingredient listed right behind: water and enriched flour. So basically Ive been eating paste, or maybe an uncooked roux. I cannot fully describe the sadness I felt while reading this news. Heres the thing, I really wanted to be able to eat waffles so I went out in search of a healthy option. I read the nutrition labels of all the frozen waffles and decided on the Eggo Whole Wheat, Low Fat variety. I was pretty happy to find them since I wanted to occasionally splurge and I always use sugar free syrup Continue reading >>
10 Diabetes Breakfast Mistakes To Avoid
I once went to see a friend who has diabetes. Her table was laid out with a wonderful breakfast for the both of us. However, it didn’t look too much like a breakfast a diabetic should be eating. There were carbs, carbs, and more carbs. To me it was a dream, but my thought for her was, “oh geeze, her blood sugar!” It seems innocent enough that we were having; croissants, jam, fruit, and array of fresh juices. For most people, this is a very healthy start. For diabetics, it is missing one key item that will help stall the burn of all those carbs – protein!” Here you will see biggest diabetes breakfast mistakes you’re probably making and you didn’t know you were doing it. Don’t make these breakfast mistakes to keep your blood sugar stable. At the end I have also included list of some commonly asked questions about diabetes breakfast. 1. Skipping Protein When you eat carbohydrates alone, they are digested quickly causing spikes in your blood sugar levels. When paired with a protein, they bind together and take longer to digest and burn up. If you have a bowl of cereal and toast, eat an egg with it. Fruit with Yogurt. Pancakes with Sausage. In a hurry? Just add Peanut Butter to your toast! 2. Smoothies on the Run Smoothies make you feel great! No doubt a good smoothie gives you a rush to get you going, but turns out its mostly a sugar rush. Make sure to check our 8 best smoothies for people with diabetes. Add a scoop of protein powder to slow the burn. Drink a smoothie and nibble a hardboiled egg. Skip the smoothie and have a bowl of oatmeal with some bacon! 3. Not Eating Breakfast You may have been fine without breakfast before diabetes, but after you are diagnosed you may not be anymore. People who skip breakfast actually have higher blood sugars during the Continue reading >>
Solution For The Diabetic’s Breakfast Dilemma: 7 Low-carb Breakfast Ideas For The Weekend!
We always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But in so many ways, it is also the hardest meal of the day if you have diabetes. Most people can grab a muffin, juice and coffee and call it good. For many a quick bowl of cereal makes a sturdy meal to start the day. Some find a power bar the answer to a quick breakfast. Others can’t start their morning without a donut or Danish. For those of with diabetes, these choices may be too high in carbohydrates and while starting our morning off with a bang, may shoot our reading into the sky. Truth is that on workdays, I have a slice of low carbohydrate bread, (Sara Lee “delightful” or Arnold Double Fiber) a 4 ounce glass of Trop 50 juice and some really good coffee. But that is what I have time for in the morning. Some mornings, I do switch it up and have some “Cinnamon Sugarless” (I make it in batches, four parts sugar substitute to one part ground cinnamon) toast. While it makes a nice “sweet” change, I find I am hungrier by 10 a.m. than when I have the protein from the cheese. Two other “weekday” choices are maybe a better choice. You can make a crustless breakfast quiche, cut it into four good sized portions and have it for the week. All you have to do it pop it into the toaster oven or microwave and you are good to go. You can take that same mixture and bake it in muffin tins and that wonderful egg (and vegetable?) goodness is ready to go to work with you. Then there is the weekend. Time to splurge and have much more fun. Here are 7 deliciously low-carb breakfasts for the weekend: Greek Yogurt and Berries: Most of the Greek Style yogurts are fairly low in (carbohydrates 11-15 grams for Yoplait, Dannon, and Oikos), especially the vanilla and plain varieties. I like to top these with fr Continue reading >>
Weekday Waffles (low Carb, Grain-free, Diabetic-friendly)
Weekday Waffles (Low Carb, Grain-Free, Diabetic-Friendly) These fluffy, gluten-free, nutrient-packedwaffles will get you excited about breakfast again. Biting into the lightlysweet, bread-like interiors, youd think these golden brown Eggo knock offs were made from white flour. Not true! Coconut flour, cashews, and a little bit of arrowroot starch (thepowdered form ofa root vegetable) blend up to createa batter that makes these wafflesequals partdelicious and nourishing. Although they look fancy and time-consuming to make, these homemade waffles are as simple as tossing the ingredients in a blender and whirling them into a smooth batter. It takes me all of 10 minutes to prep the batter, and another five for the cooking. We use and love a waffle iron similar to thisone . It not only cooks up a crispy waffle, but it makes a mean cauli-hash brown but thats a recipe for another post! The name Weekday Waffles comes from the superb freeze-ability of these toothsome treats.You can make up a big batch on Sundayfora quickbreakfastduring bleary-eyed weekday mornings. Its comforting, nutritious fast food. This nourishingwaffle batter is made from cashews, coconut flour, and arrowroot. The cashews give it a more bread-like texture than coconut flour, and the arrowroot gives it some lift. Im finding that sugar-free breads are best with a little bit of starch to improve the texture. Tapioca also works well here. Arrowroot and tapioca are largely interchangeablewhen used in small amounts in baked goods. In spite of the fact that the starch adds carbs, the overall carb count is low per waffle,makingthese waffles a super tasty diabetic-friendly breakfast option. Cashews are a bit of luxury item. I buy them in bulk for cost savings. Food To Live ismy preferred brand of cashews on Amazon Continue reading >>
Top 10 Worst Foods For Diabetes
These foods can can cause blood sugar spikes or increase your risk of diabetes complications. Pancakes and Syrup A plate of pancakes with syrup is a total carb explosion and one of the absolute worst breakfast choices for someone with diabetes. Most pancakes are jumbo-sized and made with junky white flour, so downing a stack of three large flapjacks can be the equivalent of eating seven slices of white bread! Of course, the toppings make matters worse. Butter is loaded with artery-clogging saturated fat, and a typical half-cup pour of gooey pancake syrup adds 16 teaspoons of straight sugar to your breakfast! This starch-and-sugar overload will send your blood sugars into a tailspin (not to mention, help you pack on the pounds). Next time you’re at a diner, bypass the pancakes and instead order a low-carb, protein-rich egg white omelet stuffed with vegetables. Continue reading >>
