Category: Food and Nutrition

The day-to-day challenges of living with diabetes can be challenging for individuals, families, and friends. Come share your experience with living with diabetes or caring for someone with diabetes and learn from what others share.

Speakers: Neva White, DNP, CRNP, CDE, Jefferson Center for Urban Health Rohit Moghe, PharmD, CDE, Advance Practice Pharmacist, Pamela Harrod-Smith, Health Educator, Jefferson Center for Urban Health

Divabetic Club is a free diabetes outreach program presented at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The Divabetic Club blends diabetes self-management education, group support with online empowerment tools in a way that enlightens participants and motivates them to improve their diabetes self-care.

Divabetic’s uniquely “Glam More, Fear Less” philosophy infuses beauty and fashion with diabetes outreach and online programming to help comfort, connect and empower our community.

Divabetic Club Philadelphia is presented by a team of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital healthcare professionals and diabetes educators who provide expert advice on food, fitness and self-care management to encourage early action and prevention of diabetes health-related complications. The program is hosted by Mr. Divabetic and features guest speakers, food demonstrations, interactive panel discussions and more.

Divabetic Club Philadelphia is sponsored Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, works collaboratively with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and is a signature program of Divabetic.

Thursday, October 20, 2016, 12 -1 PM

Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1st Floor

1001 Locust Street (corner of 10th and Locust)

Philadelphia, PA 19107

FREE ADMISSION

Register: 1-800-JEFF-NOW (1-800-533-3669)

Can’t make it? Tune in to Divabetic’s free monthly Diabetes Late Nite podcasts featuring music, diabetes advice, games and patient testimonials. Next show: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 6-7 PM, EST with music by Meghan Trainor. Hosted by Mr. Divabetic. Available on demand for free on blogtalkradio, i-Tunes and divabetic.org. Join Divabetic’s growing Facebook Fan and Groups, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest pages for daily information and inspiration.

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The wonderful Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’ plays the character, ‘Nigel Lowenwirth’ in our 3rd Annual Diabetes Mystery podcast entitled ‘Suspect Boulevard’.

In a recent profile on the Everyday Diabetes website, Chef Robert Lewis admitted that he feared the worst for his own love of great food following his diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes in 1998.

“I suspected that my days of good eating were over,” Lewis writes on his blog. “Yet, as I worked through my ups and downs, I came to realize that the selection of foods I could and should eat was vast and included many of my favorites. This motivated me to attempt to create delicious, diabetic-friendly dishes that were also easy to prepare. Enjoy Chef Robert’s recipe for Italian Chicken Skewers:

Italian Chicken Skewers by Chef Robert Lewis

What’s in it?

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large cubes
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus more leaves for garnish

8 skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

Let’s put it together

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Make marinade: combine tomato paste, olive oil, garlic cloves,

• and chopped parsley in large bowl.
• Add chicken and toss to fully coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer chicken and bread

• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (180 degrees) and slightly charred, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

LISTEN NOW: Divabetic’s 3rd Annual Diabetes Mystery podcast entitled, “Suspect Boulevard“. Our madcap adventure involves dogs, divas, dementia, diamonds and diabetes. Cast members are: Poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, ‘We Are Diabetes’ organization founder, Asha Brown, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Susan Weiner MS, RD, CDE, CDN, Chef Robert Lewis and Mama Rose Marie.

Throughout the podcast we will spotlight the wonderful music by the National Philaharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Charles Gerhardt courtesy of SONY MUSIC.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic hopes to inspire you to become a Diabetes Detective will this third installment of Diabetes Mystery Theater podcast.

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The Diabetic Pastry Chef, Stacey Harris‘s recipes are featured in this year’s diabetes mystery podcast, “Suspect Boulevard” scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 6-7 PM, EST.

Millions of people read mystery paperbacks and there’s a huge collection of books featuring super indulgent recipes that really bug me. I think it’s high-time someone wrote a mystery featuring healthy and delicious recipes that’s why I asked Stacey Harris, The Diabetic Pastry Chef to contribute some recipes for this year’s diabetes mystery podcast.

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t stop Stacey Harris. From her tasty treats to her outlook on life, this pastry chef keeps things as sweet as can be! Her flavor combinations and attention to detail make Stacey’s treats so craveable, while her soft voice and gentle smile make this pastry chef just so lovable reports Diabetic Living.

Brie With Sweet & Spicy Apricot Spread by the Diabetic Pastry Chef

8 ounce round brie cheese

1/2 cup sugar-free or no sugar-added apricot preserves, heated

1 1/2 tsp mustard powder

2 tsp horseradish

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp minced garlic

2 T slivered almonds

dried apricots (optional)

dried parsley for garnish

Mix together the apricot preserves, mustard powder, horseradish, pepper and minced garlic. Add a few slices dried apricots if using. Spread on top of brie. Sprinkle slivered almonds on top and dried parsley. Serve with crackers.

Note: The brie can be baked at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until it begins to melt and lose its shape. Refrigerate any leftovers, which can be reheated.

DON’T MISS: Suspect Boulevard on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 6-7 PM, EST. Our third annual Diabetes Mystery Theater Podcast, ‘Suspect Boulevard’ revolves around dogs, dementia, diamonds and diabetes. This special mystery theater production is loosely based on Billy Wilder’s film, Sunset Boulevard. Guests include: Poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, ‘We Are Diabetes’ organization founder, Asha Brown, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Susan Weiner MS, RD, CDE, CDN, ‘Good Like This’ Author Peter Arpesella and Mama Rose Marie.

Throughout the podcast we will spotlight the wonderful music by the National Philaharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Charles Gerhardt courtesy of SONY MUSIC.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic hopes to inspire you to become a Diabetes Detective will this third installment of Diabetes Mystery Theater podcast.

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The Diabetic Pastry Chef, Stacey Harris‘s recipes are featured in this year’s diabetes mystery podcast, “Suspect Boulevard” scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 6-7 PM, EST.

I decided to feature some ‘fabulous and healthy’ recipes in this year’s mystery podcast after reading several mystery paperbacks oozing in double fudge by authors such as JoAnne Fluke. She has sold millions of books featuring recipes for cakes, cookies and more. I don’t have anything against these books except that I think it’s high time a mystery paperback featured some delicious, healthy recipes.

This year’s diabetes mystery podcast, “Suspect Boulevard” features recipes by Stacey Harris, The Diabetic Pastry Chef to you show how to entertain like a ‘diva’ without jeapordizing your diabetes health so I contacted Stacey Harris, the Diabetic Chef for some help.

Stacey published “The Diabetic Pastry Chef” (Pelican, $24.95), a collection of more than 200 recipes that fit within the nutritional limits of the diabetic diet. Her mission is to show the more than 20 million people with diabetes in the U.S. that you can have your cake and eat it, too, without sacrificing flavor.

In one scene of ‘Suspect Boulevard’ there’s a glamorous book launch party for Best-Selling Author Marjorie Melbourne Blaze’s newest novel, “Fires of Desire.” Of course, there’s more to Marjorie’s book than meets the eye. Why not sit back and listen to our podcast while you’re enjoying Stacey Harris ‘s delicious “Fires of Desire” Mini Victoria Cakes recipe.

‘Fires Of Desire’ Mini Victoria Cakes

3/4 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup Whey Low D Granular

3 eggs, room temperature

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup King Arthur Cake Flour Blend

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

sugar- free or no sugar added strawberry or raspberry jam

whipped cream

Whey Low Powder or confectioner’s sugar for dusting

Fresh raspberries for garnish

With mixer beat together the butter and Whey Low for 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla and beat for an additional 2 or 3 minutes. Sift the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl. Gently fold with spoon just until combined and smooth. Spoon mixture int 12 greased muffin tins. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Remove from pan. Split each cake in half. Spread with jam, top with a little whipped cream. Sandwich the cakes and sift powdered Whey Low or confectioner’s sugar on top. Top each with a raspberry or small strawberry.

DON’T MISS: Suspect Boulevard on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 6-7 PM, EST. Our third annual Diabetes Mystery Theater Podcast, ‘Suspect Boulevard’ revolves around dogs, dementia, diamonds and diabetes. This special mystery theater production is loosely based on Billy Wilder’s film, Sunset Boulevard. Guests include: Poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, ‘We Are Diabetes’ organization founder, Asha Brown, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Susan Weiner MS, RD, CDE, CDN, ‘Good Like This’ Author Peter Arpesella and Mama Rose Marie.

Throughout the podcast we will spotlight the wonderful music by the National Philaharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Charles Gerhardt courtesy of SONY MUSIC.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic hopes to inspire you to become a Diabetes Detective will this third installment of Diabetes Mystery Theater podcast.

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On July’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast I interviewed Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’ about grilling tips for the Summer. Our Divabetic Inspiration, P.M. Dawn’s frontman, Prince Be suffered multiple diabetes health-related complications including stroke, amputation and kidney disease before passing away at age 46 earlier this year.

People living with kidney disease are encouraged to follow specific dietary guidelines for optimum health including eating less protein. Since one of the biggest joys of Summer is using your backyard grill I asked Chef Robert to share some healthy summer grilling recipes that don’t include red meat.

After graduating from the Prestigios Culinary Institute of America in 1976. In 1998 Chef Robert was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Thus began his motivation to create great tasting dishes that are easy to prepare.

Chef Robert Lewis’s Caramelized Pacific Rim Pork Chops Recipe

What’s in it?

• 5 garlic cloves, halved
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 8 very thin pork rib chops (about 4 ounces each)

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Let’s put it together

1. Put the garlic, soy sauce, sugar and oil in a mini food

• processor and process until the garlic is pureed.

2. Put the pork chops on a rimmed pan and pour the

• marinade over them; turn to coat the chops. Let stand at room
• temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.

3. Light a grill. Season the chops with salt and pepper and grill

over high heat until charred and just cooked through, about 2-4 minutes per side.

Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘the Happy Diabetic’ has been selected buy Sanofi and Everyday Health to do consumer online cooking videos. He is a keynote speaker for Taking Control of Your Diabetes all across the USA. He has worked with Sanofi, Abbott, Accu-Check-Roche, American Diabetes Association, Lyons Club International, Rotary Clubs, University of Wisconsin, Genesis Hospitals, Hy-Vee Grocery Stores, Kroger stores, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hill and Valley sugar free bakeries to name just a few!

His recipes celebrate great-tasting food that both diabetics and non-diabetics can enjoy. Robert’s cookbooks are filled with tips, tidbits, and humorous anecdotes that I hope will make cooking fun! You are not what you eat, you are how much you eat!

Visit Chef Robert’s ‘The Happy Diabetic’ website for recipes, cooking tips and cookbooks

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