Low Carb & Low Sugar Desserts
You would be forgiven for thinking that when you have a diabetic in the household then desserts would be on the naughty list.
Nope, we find alternatives, using good old fashioned ingredients such as eggs, butter and cream, quite simply the delights that await your palate are numerous.
Instead of sugar or sweeteners I prefer to use local honey as it has far more to offer in the way of nutrients and besides desserts were always meant to be a treat, not an everyday food group.
Strawberry Sponge
Strawberry SpongeA truly decadent dessert better kept for special occasions, you could always double up the ingredients and create two sponges and add a heavy whipped cream sandwich filling along with a smear of fruit compote.Serves 8Good For: Afternoon TeaIngredients...
Spiced Apple Cake
Spiced Apple CakeThis cake always goes down well in our house, to the point I have to hide it! Traditional cakes call for wheat flour and plenty of sugar, with a diabetic in the house and a teenager neither of these are good so I get busy with alternative ways to...
Exposing The Myths. The Healthy Diabetic
The 21st century has seen an unprecedented worldwide spike in Type 2 Diabetes, and with so many conflicting guidelines of what to eat and what not to eat there is a veritable minefield of misinformation.
Written in an uncomplicated style
THE HEALTHY DIABETIC is honest, informative and engaging. The book offers the reader an insight into confusing terminology and sheds light on how and why our Western diets went horribly wrong.
A certified Nutrition and Weight Management Coach, sports nutrition coach and food writer Sarah Harbour brings her own unique way of cooking for a family member with diabetes.
With over 100 mouth-watering recipes all tried and tested on her guinea-pig husband, the book also includes a two week meal plan along with the all important nutritional information designed to minimise blood glucose and maximize taste.
