Archive for February, 2010

We are all worried about money in the current economic situation, and all would be some good saves. And we all like to eat, right? (Size zero is not necessary to respond.) Then you can eat well and less money?

Yes, if we learn to eat sparingly.

If it sounds a bit 'worthy, do not worry – it does not, lentils and grind their grain. This means that every morsel of food you buy, without having yet another thing. For example, instead of filet mignon, youcould stew boiling the sample, but more slowly – is much, much less expensive.

Strikes The term "waste" of terror in your heart – and is a bit 'daunting to speak – think that the ingredients cooked in the morning. A couple of potatoes and vegetables of the day and a nice crispy bubble and squeak in the morning. Almost all the pieces can be made for the soup, cook for just a small population of (the cube) is in order and Rush or not, aslike. One hot meal a few cents.

Here are some tips for eating sparingly, but very good:

Cook local foods in season – it means less food miles better taste, and foods are in season at its best.

Use your oven wise – try to use all the shelves. Put the potatoes in the bottom of the oven during cooking (fresh or stewed), for example. Alternatively, you can also use a slow cooker if you have one.

You have to try, not meat or fish every day – beans or legumesinstead. What wiped them that need to soak overnight and then cooking with the taste better and cheaper varieties of canned.

Ingredients Swap – low-cost alternative for expensive ingredients in your favorite recipes. Do not buy ingredients that you do not need another recipe to see what's already in your closet! If you do not have breadcrumbs, use crushed crackers or oatmeal instead. Or you can use instead of wine in the kitchen.

Make double and freezehalf – so you made a food prepared at home.

Choose the cheaper cuts of meat – and cook gently for a long period. Shin of beef should have more flavor than the steak in a casserole or cake, but several hours to prepare.

Add extra expensive – more portions to the plate. For example, put more vegetables in sauces, soups and desserts. Serve the gnocchi with stewed meat and roasts with Yorkshire pudding, cooking, and lots of cheap vegetables in season, as a companion.

Use a steamer –a type of stainless steel cart is perfect. In short, combine in a bathroom – you can cook the potatoes in a pot and steaming some broccoli on top.

Jump to strong cheeses – like the old farmhouse Cheddar, Stilton or Parmesan. They are more expensive than a mild form, but the strong taste means that only need a small amount of flavor recipe, so that last longer.

Try a whole chicken – instead of the chest and leg portions. Roastthe first meal, and then give the remaining meat in a pan and cook the body to the soup (you can find more meat on the bones after they were baked instead of a couple of hours) – three meals from one.

You can eat well is still full and save money. What's not to like?


Suppose that you already know which products have a low glycemic index. Swap is possible so as not to eat them, get bored, or you can try recipes with low glycemic index, eating more fun.

An example of this is broccoli omelette. For this you need 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups sour cream, 2 slices whole wheat bread turned into crumbs, half a cup of grated cheese, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 / 3 cup onion chopped 3 (10 ounces chopped) Packages> Broccoli.

So Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil a strong 9×13 inch pan. Then thoroughly mix the eggs, sour cream, cheese, nutmeg and bread crumbs with a fork or whisk, and set this page.

Next, you Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion and cook until translucent. Meanwhile, microwave broccoli is 2 or 3 minutes until it is thawed. Then add the broccoli to onions and continue to cook until the excessMoisture is gone. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pan.

Pour the egg mixture and broccoli onions. Bake for about 50 minutes or until frittata is puffed and serve.

Another example of a recipe for low glycemic index and swordfish pepper. If not available, you can instead of rather low. First, you need 6 swordfish steaks (about 6 ounces ready), half cup of dry white wine, ¼ cup lemon juice, halfTsp soy sauce, half teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon of fat and pepper 1 / 8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper. Mix all ingredients except fish.

Wash the fish under cold water and dry. Dip the fish in the marinade, turn, even here. Grill about 12 minutes per side or just until fish flakes when a fork inserted in the middle.

You can buy books or do research online to find other recipes with low glycemic index. If the ingredientscited in the courts are not available, please make products that partially hydrogenated oils and trans fats, high fructose corn syrup in processed foods like white bread or bleached flour, packaged meat or fried and calorie drinks.

The site may have on fruit and vegetables have a low to medium glycemic index carbohydrates, lean meat and foods rich in omega 3, 6 to 9 are rich.


Back to school is upon us. Children involved in school and all other activities in this time of year brings. Here are some ideas hot sandwiches that are useful when you want a quick meal or snack to deal with the hunger to wait until after the game, etc. Both recipes are suitable for diabetics.

The first recipe for an open-face version of the popular cheese sandwich. Why is open, ie, using only one slice of bread;Calls whole wheat bread, is well in the diabetic diet. In this recipe, you have corn, dairy products, meat and vegetables are included. This recipe is a very well rounded for a quick snack or a meal.

Open-faced smoked bacon and cheese sandwich

4 slices wholemeal bread

1 tablespoon butter

1st / 8 teaspoon garlic powder

4 slices American cheese

12 slices of bacon, fried and drained on paper toweling

4 slices tomato

Melt the butter inMicrowave and garlic powder. Brush garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread in a pan or frying pan, butter down. The beginning of each slice of bread with a slice of cheese and three slices of bacon. Grill over medium-high until the bread is lightly browned and cheese begins to melt. Remove from heat and add a slice of tomato on the ham.

Who does not love a good BLT? Try this recipe for reviving the sandwich as usual. Sprinkle the spice mixBacon is an extra "kick" to the BLT. Diabetics, use slices of bread.

Sweet and spicy BLT

Spices: 1 tablespoon Splenda

1 / 4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1st / 4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. In May, in the refrigerator in an airtight container or a zip storage bag saved.

Sandwich: 12 slices lean bacon (or turkey, bacon)

2 teaspoons seasoning mix (above)

8 slicesWheat bread, plain or toasted to your liking

2 tablespoons fat-free ranch dressing

4 lettuce leaves

8 slices tomato

Place bacon on a microwave-safe dish or pan and top each slice with 1 / 2 teaspoons seasoning mix. Cook bacon in a microwave oven, desired doneness as directed on the package. Toast, if desired. Spread 1 / 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing on 4 slices of bread. Layer bacon with 3 slices per sandwich, tomato and lettuce, slices of bread and topwith the remaining slices of bread.

Make 4 sandwiches.

Enjoy!