January 2019 – Divabetic

01/31/201901/31/2019

‘Finally Full, Finally Slim’ Book Giveaway on Diabetes Late Nite

We’re giving away copies of Lisa R. Young PhD, RD’s new book, ‘Finally Full, Finally Slim: 30 Days to Permanent Weight Loss One Portionh at a Time’ on February’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6 – 7:30 PM,EST.

“I believe all foods can fit into a healthy diet. However, while you can enjoy larger portions of certain foods (fruits and vegetables), you should pay attention to how big your portions are for others foods (breads, baked goods, red meat, candy and chips),” says Dr. Lisa Young.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average hamburger portion size in 1955 was 3.9 ounces and the average man weighed 166.3 pounds. By 2006, both had increased to 12 ounces and 194.7 pounds, respectively..

“Dr. Young’s emphasis is less on what you eat and more on how much you eat of any food, including those considered healthful”, writes Jane E. Brody. in the New York Times. She lost 40 pounds in two years following Dr. Young’s approach, and has kept the weight off ever since without dieting or deprivation.

Enter our Diabetes Late Nite Giveaway Now!

Correctly answer the portion question above to be automatically entered into our random drawing to win Lisa R. Young PhD, RD’s new book, ‘Finally Full, Finally Slim: 30 Days to Permanent Weight Loss One Portion at a Time’. E-mail answers to mrdivabetic@gmail.com

If you’re interested in becoming more mindful about portion control, Dr. Young suggests to start by paying attention to food label serving sizes along with the number of servings per container. She also suggests getting a measuring cup and food scale and from time to time weighing your typical portion to see how many servings are really on your plate.

Tune in to February’s Diabetes Late NIte podcast with musical inspiration from Dolly Parton on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6 PM, EST. We’re talking about ‘SELF ACCEPTANCE & DIABETES’ with Poet Lorraine Brooks, Dr.Beverly S. Adler PhD, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Lisa R Young, PhD, RDN and more. Enjoy selected songs from Dolly Parton’s new album Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack courtesy of SONY Music. TUNE IN

01/29/201901/29/2019

‘Inch By Inch’ Poem By Lorraine Brooks

Slow and steady wins the race.
 Baby steps should set the pace.
 There’s no need to rush to win,
 Enjoy the journey that you’re in.

 Things don’t happen overnight.
 It takes time to get things right.
 Sometimes it may seem too slow
 To get to where you need to go.

 Dealing with a chronic ill,
 May seem like it’s all uphill.
 Getting better from a stroke
 Makes you feel like a slowpoke.

 Lowering your a1c
 May seem like an eternity.
 Trying hard to lose some weight
 Happens at a sluggish rate.

 Changes that we make today
 Won’t make a difference right away.
 But if we practice patiently,
 We’ll see results eventually.

 Inch by inch the goal gets near
 Even if it takes a year.
 So don’t stop when you’re halfway there.
 Set your sights, and persevere.

 Slow and steady, inch by inch -
 Do not blink and do not flinch.
 It won’t happen instantly...
 But in the end, you’ll win - you’ll see!

Hear Poet Lorraine Brooks read her poem, Inch by Inch, aloud on January’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast. Throughout the podcast we’re talking about ways to proceed with ‘CAUTION’ in 2019 with musical inspiration from the iconic Mariah Carey TUNE IN

Join us as we talk to experts about the link between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).

Do you know living with type 2 diabetes puts you at greater risk for heart disease and stroke? Unfortunately most people don’t. We want to help you get CLUED INN and make a healthy comeback worthy of Mariah Carey. Music critics agree that Mariah’s latest collection of songs not only maintains her status as one the best singer/songwriters in the game, but also eloquently displays her truth. She opens up about love, loneliness, and self-worth in a cautionary album that reminds us that she is still a force to be reckoned with after nearly three decades in the industry.

Diabetes Late Nite guests include: Poet Lorraine Brooks, Susan Weiner, MS RDN CDE FAADE, Mama Rose Marie, WeAreEatNeat.com’s Lloyd Owens, Type 2 Diabetes – What To Know Community member Nick Zevgolis, Yoga For Diabetes Director and Author Rachel Zinman and the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach. Throughout the podcast we will be playing music from Mariah Carey’s “CAUTION” courtesy of SONY Music.

Diabetes Late Nite is a fast-paced, full-filled hour of diabetes education and wellness advice that encourages listeners to “laugh a little, learn a lot.”

Join Mr. Divabetic and cast of Diabetes Late NIte for the first-ever free and totally thrilling Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Escape Room Experience, Clued Inn,on National Diabetes Alert Day (Tuesday, March 26, 2019) in New York City sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. BOOK NOW

01/24/201901/24/2019

Holly Clegg’s Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

All we can think about lately are dumplings as we gear up for February’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast featuring music from Dumplin’ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Dolly Parton courtesy of SONY Music on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

The film, Dumplin’ is based on the book of the same name by Julie Murphy. It tells the story of Willowdean “Dumplin'” Dickson (actress Danielle Macdonald), the plus-sized teenage daughter of former beauty queen Rosie Dickson (actress Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s teenage pageant as a protest.

“Netflix’s Dumpin’ film has an emotionally impactful message of self-acceptance, wrapped in a charming coming-of-age story and steeped in Dolly Parton music,” says ScreenRant.

I reached out to my friend, Best-Selling Cookbook Author Holly Clegg for a healthy dumpling recipe.

“This ultimate comfort food and soothing soup is made with rotisserie chicken and chicken and drop dumplings and is ready in no time at all!,” says Holly Clegg.

Easy Chicken and Dumplings from Holly Clegg’s KITCHEN 101 cookbook

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1 cup baby carrots

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

6 cups fat-free low sodium chicken broth, divided

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2 cups chopped skinless rotisserie chicken breast

2 cups biscuit baking mix

2/3 cup skim milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In large nonstick pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic over medium heat until tender.

2. In small cup, stir flour and 1/3 cup chicken broth, mixing until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture and remaining broth to pot; bring to boil. Add thyme and chicken.

3. In bowl, stir together biscuit baking mix and milk. Drop the mixture by spoonfuls into boiling broth.

4. Return to boil, reduce heat, and cook, covered, carefully stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes or until dumplings are done. Season to taste. If soup is too thick, add more chicken broth.

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 212, Calories from Fat 22%, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 32mg, Sodium 563mg, Carbohydrates 26g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 15g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat

Terrific Tip: A short-cut for dumplings: cut flaky biscuits into fourths and drop into boiling broth or you can even use flour tortillas cut into fourths. You can slice carrots — but I find baby carrots a time-saver.

With over 1.5 million cookbooks sold, Holly Clegg has become a culinary expert on easy healthy everyday recipes through her nationally recognized best-selling trim &TERRIFIC®, Kitchen 101 and Eating Well cookbook series, including Eating Well Through Cancer, (English, Spanish and Chinese editions), Eating Well to Fight Arthritis and Diabetic Cooking with the American Diabetes Association. Holly Clegg attended the Cordon Bleu Cooking School, London. For more information, visit About Holly or The Healthy Cooking Blog for more recipes and tips.

LISTEN NOW: Mr. Divabetic shines the spotlight on author and chef, Holly Clegg, in this half-hour special edition of Diva Talk Radio. This fun-filled food frenzy will feature expert advice on quick, flavorful and healthy eating from Holly’s latest book, ‘Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle at Any Age’

01/21/201901/21/2019

Hold the ‘Salt’, Add Some ‘Pepa’!

Americans consume an average of 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day. Yet we should consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day (most experts agree it’s even better to stay below 1,500 milligrams a day).

Because 75 percent of the excess sodium in American diets comes from prepared and processed foods, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking food companies and restaurants to lower their sodium levels over the next 10 years.

Most of us have heard about the dangers of salt. So alternatives like Sea Salt, Kosher Salt and Pink Himalayan Salt seem tempting. Are natural salts more nutritious than table salt?

According to an article on the Cleveland Clinic’s website the short answer is: not much.

No matter where it comes from, salt contains the same amount of sodium chloride.

So matter which salt you choose its still important to reduce your salt intake. Here’s what you can do:

a). Avoid processed foods. Anything that comes in a box or that’s labeled “quick and easy” may be loaded with sodium.

b). Ask restaurants to hold the salt. When dining out, ask that foods be prepared without adding salt.

c). Always read the nutrition labels. Pay special attention to soups and processed meats like deli meats, hot dogs and ham. They’re packed with sodium!

d). Buy salt-free snacks. Munch on crackers, nuts and other snacks that have no added salt.

e). Flavor food with herbs. Hold the salt. Herbs won’t raise blood pressure, and many have anti-inflammatory benefits.

f). Enjoy black pepper! Black pepper is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant, antimicrobial potential and gastro-protective modules.

Mr. Divabetic, the cast of Diabetes Late Nite and our special guests are proudly participating in the 4th Annual Diabetes Podcast week (February 10 – 16, 2019). Our collective goal is to encourage listeners to donate to the Spare a Rose campaign, to benefit Life for a Child.

The idea behind Spare a Rose, Save a Child is simple: buy one less rose this Valentine’s Day and donate the value of that flower to children with diabetes. Donations go to Life for a Child, an International Diabetes Federation program which provides life-saving diabetes supplies, medication, and education that children in developing countries need to stay alive.

Please tune in to Diabetes Late Nite on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6 -7: 30 PM, EST for a lively discussion about ‘Self-Acceptance & Diabetes’ with musical inspiration from Dolly Parton.

Recently, Dolly ceived a Golden Globe ‘Best Original Song – Movie’ nomination for her song ‘Girl In the Movies’ from her album, Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

“Netflix’s Dumpin’ film has an emotionally impactful message of self-acceptance, wrapped in a charming coming-of-age story & steeped in Dolly Parton music,” says ScreenRant.

Dolly Parton may not star in the Netflix film Dumplin‘, but she’s the driving force behind its story and gives it some sparkle along the way.

The film is based on the book of the same name by Julie Murphy. It tells the story of Willowdean “Dumplin'” Dickson (Danielle Macdonald), the plus-sized teenage daughter of former beauty queen Rosie Dickson (Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s teenage pageant as a protest.

February’s Diabetes Late Nite guests include Poet Lorraine Brooks, Dr.Beverly S. Adler PhD, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Lisa R Young, PhD, RDN, and Type 2 Diabetes – What To Know Facebook Community moderator Autumn Reed.

Throughout the podcast we will be playing music from Dolly Parton’s Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack courtesy of SONY Music.

Diabetes Late Nite is a fast-paced, full-filled hour of diabetes education and wellness advice that encourages listeners to “laugh a little, learn a lot.” TUNE IN

01/16/201901/16/2019

Dolly Parton’s Coming to Diabetes Late Nite This February!

We’re talking about ‘Self-Acceptance & Diabetes’ with musical inspiration from Dolly Parton’s Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture soundtrack on February’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6 PM, EST.

February’s line up of guests include Poet Lorraine Brooks, Dr.Beverly S. Adler PhD, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Lisa R Young, PhD, RDN, and the Type 2 Diabetes – What To Know Community moderator Autumn Reed. Plus, we’re giving away copies of Lisa R. Young’s new book, ‘Finally Full, Finally Slim:30 Days to Permanent Weight Loss One Portion at a Time’ – tune in to win!

The Netflix film, Dumplin’, based on the best-selling 2015 novel by Julie Murphy, is about a plus-size Texas teenager named Willowdean, who uses Dolly Parton’s music and life philosophies to cope with the death of her Aunt Lucy. When Willowdean decides to challenge the unrealistic beauty standards of her Texas town, Dolly’s music guides her to find friendship and support in unlikely places.

Most psychologists agree that self-love or self-esteem (which are similar, although maybe not exactly the same) begin in childhood. If your parents love you, you are likely to feel better about yourself. But many parents are too stressed or too wounded to give their kids that kind of love. As a result, people may feel unlovable or unworthy their whole life. Media images might reinforce those negative feelings.

During the podcast we will be discussing why the journey to self-love may be complicated for many people living with diabetes and how to love yourself when your body seems to be betraying you, or when you blame yourself for health problems. Additionally, our guests will share tips on how to resist the power structures that make them believe they aren’t worthy of love or celebration

Throughout February’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast we will be playing music from Dolly Parton’s Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack courtesy of SONY Music. Dolly Parton wrote six new songs for the Dumplin soundtrack with producer, Linda Perry. One of those original songs, “Girl in the Movies,” scored Dolly Parton a Golden Globe nomination. Dolly also reworked some of her classics with today’s leading recording artists including Miranda Lambert (“Dumb Blonde”); Macy Gray (“Two Doors Down”); Sia (“Here I Am”); and Elle King (“Holdin’ On To You”).

01/09/201901/09/2019

‘Clued Inn’ Coming Diabetes Alert Day 2019

Experience the first-ever totally free Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Escape Room. Clued Inn, on Diabetes Alert Day, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in New York City sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Enjoy FREE Escape Room Experience, Prize Giveaways, Diabetes & Heart Disease Resources with Nationally Recognized Diabetes Educators.

Online registration is quick and easy, and the entire Escape Room Experience is TOTALLY FREE courtesy of our sponsor, Boehringer Ingelheim.

3 Easy Steps To Register (starting in late January)

STEP 1: Take either the Diabetes Risk Test to assess your risk factors for type 2 diabetes – OR – the Heart IQ Quiz for those living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

STEP 2: Choose your escape room theme and time after receiving e-mail.

STEP 3: Arrive 15 minutes before reservation with your confirmation.

Special Guests: Dr. Beverly S. Adler PhD, CDE, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Susan Weiner MS RDN CDE CDN FAADE and the Clued Inn mascot. More details coming soon!

Do you know that people living with diabetes are two times more likely to develop and die from cardiovascular disease – such as heart disease, heart failure, heart attack and stroke?

You can lower your chances of having a heart disease by taking the following steps to manage your type 2 diabetes to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy. VISIT KNOW DIABETES BY HEART