Diabetes and You

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.7 million people (or nearly one quarter) are unaware that they have diabetes.

Diabetes

The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
Take the first steps toward better diabetes care by visiting the Diabetes Learning Center -- an area for people who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, or those needing basic information.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Diabetic Grilled Tuna Steaks

Diabetic Recipes - Diabetic Grilled Tuna Steaks
dry vermouth 2 Tbsp ---
olive oil 1 Tbsp ---
chopped green onions 2 ea ---
minced, fresh basil 2 Tbsp ---
garlic clove, minced 1 ea ---
chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 2 Tbsp ---
crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp ---
tuna or halibut steaks ( 1 pound total) 3/4 to 1 inch thick, thawedif frozen 4 ea ---
lemon or lime, cut into wedges 1 ea ---
Nutrition InformationAmount per serving
Calories185
Calories From Fat68
Total Fat8g
Saturated Fat2g
Cholestrol42 mg
Sodium149 mg
Total Carbohydrate1 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars1 g
Protein26 g
Preparation Instructions
Prepare the charcoal grill or preheat the broiler and prepare thebroiler pan with nonstick pan spray. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the fish. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.Grill, covered, over medium coals, or broil 6 inches from the heat source about 4 minutes per side, or unitl the fish is firm and opaque, basting twice with the marinade. Do not overcook, or the fish will be tough and dry. Serve with lemon wedges.

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