Low Carb Diabetic Diet

Zucchini is a type of squash and, despite differences in shape and color, all squashes contain vitamin A, are similar in texture and taste, and can be prepared in the same manner. Like tomato and capsicum, zucchini and quashes are best and cheapest in summer, and these vegetables are lovely cooked together, as in ratatouile.

Select: small squashes or at least avoid very large ones, and look for glossy skins that are not too dark and have no blemishes. Squashes are excellent raw salad ingredients.

Preparation: Wash and trim ends before steaming or microwaving(do not boil squash). Slice it before stir-frying. Baked squash is delicious. Arrange whole squashes on a baking tray. Brush with a little olive oil, season with pepper and chopped garlic, and sprinkle with grated parmesan or breadcrumbs.

Suggested seasoning: Parsley, basil, cummin, tomatoes, freshly ground pepper, garlic, onion.

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Like cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and broccoli, turnips are cruciferous vegetables; parsnips, however, are not (they are a source of fibre though).

Select: small, clean-looking, smooth-skinned turnips and parsnips, preferably with leaves still attached.

Preparation: Turnips and parsnips have a thick skin and therefore need to be peeled with a small, sharp knife. Cook either by steaming, microwaving or stirfrying but avoid boiling,  except in soups and broths where the liquid is to be used.

Suggested seasoning: Freshly ground black pepper, cummin, coriander leaves, parsley, chervil.

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Last night was a total celebration for all us as we have Uncle Tom who came over with his family.

We had potlucks and the best was Aunty Betty joined in as our guests too.

With her around, food can never be boring. But there were whole lot of them that the 12 of us, adults and children, just couldn’t finish them all.

The most leftovers were the beans and bacon. I decided to keep it in the freezer and unfrozen it this morning in our microwave. It was considered as brunch as we woke up quite late.

There I cooked some soup with this recipe: Bean and Bacon Soup

Corn is a source of fiber, and it is most readily available, and  therefore tastiest, in late summer to autumn.

SELECT: corn with fresh-looking, light green leaves and full, pale yellow kernels. The cobs should feel heavy.

PREPARATION: Remove leaves and silky corn hair. Rinse corn under cold water and steam or boil for 5-10 mins, depending on size and freshness. Alternatively, the corn kernels can be detached when still raw (using a sharp knife) and either added to a soup or a casseroles or simply steamed, and microwaved or boiled. Whole corn can be wrapped in foil and cooked in the oven or on the barbecue.

SUGGESTED SEASONING: A little margarine or butter and freshly ground pepper.

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The last few years have seen the strong marketing of several kinds of sprouts, including alfalfa and various beans such as mung beans, and they are available all the year around. They are most nutritious (like pulses, they are a good source of protein), and they are delicious eaten raw in salads and sandwiches. They may also be added to stir-fried vegetable dishes and soups.

Select: Firm, unblemished sprouts with fresh colors, and if you intend keeping the, for a few days, refrigerate them immersed in cold water.

Preparation: Wash sprouts. Stir-frying is the most suitable method of cooking and they require only 30-60 secs in the pan.

Suggested Seasoning: Soy sauce, oyster sauce.

Low Carb Diabetic Diet