Corn is a starchy vegetable high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and relatively low in fat and protein. A medium ear of sweet corn or half a cup of kernels contains 77-100 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates. How do you choose corn?
Experts advise looking at the silks, or “silky hair,” at the top of the cob to determine if it’s fresh: Corn silks should be golden brown and slightly moist, almost tacky. When corn is pollinated, the silks will dry up, turn brownish, and fall off. If the silks are dark, curled up, and falling out, it indicates that pollination has occurred. The kernels may remain unfertilized if the silks are still yellow-green and growing.
Corn begins to turn its sugar into starch as soon as it’s picked, and the process accelerates over time. Less sugar means the corn is less sweet and tender.
Central Farm Markets in Bethesda, MA, is one of the largest farmers markets in the region with over 100 vendors and artisan food producers year-round. The market is open year-round and features table seating, music, local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings, kids club activities, chef demos, and more.
We’re looking back on almost 20 years of Divabetic outreach.
One of my favorite memories is shooting our ‘man-in-the-street’ YouTube videos with my friend, Arthur Espino. We shot these videos with a camera (we weren’t using iPhones back then) without a microphone. I’d stop people as they walked by, and after we shot 3-4 interviews, I’d run home and edit the video.
In this video, I play the nutrition game Serve, Taste, or Trash! with the vendors and patrons at Central Farm Markets in Bethesda, MD.
This game was born out of my long-standing aversion to peas. Voicing your dislike for a particular vegetable aloud might inspire others to share different ways to enjoy it, which could ultimately change your mind about the taste. Personally, it led me to enjoy eating wasabi peas!
Fans of our popular Divabetic Mysteries podcasts know that my dislike of peas also inspired me to write and produce the mystery podcast Gypsies, Tramps & Peas.
Perhaps this video can inspire you to try another fruit or vegetable you dislike!
In the game, you’re given three choices of fruits and vegetables. You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste, and which one you’d trash.
Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw?
Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones. And the texture is crispy rather than mushy.
Special guest Kathy Gold RN, MSN, CDCES (who participated in countless Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetesoutreach events) from Washington, DC, helps raise awareness for diabetes in a fun and glamorous new way.
Since 2009, Central Farm Markets has provided residents with a place to buy the freshest produce, meats, dairy, seafood, and bakery goods from over 50 top-quality farmers and artisan food producers. It’s a great farm market! They were always very welcoming to our unique brand of diabetes outreach and us.
Special Guest: Jill Weisenberger MS, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, FAND shared this easy, healthy recipe on last night’s free Divabetic’s At Home Scavenger Hunt & Smoothie Party on Zoom.
Do you know? Both yogurt and berries are linked to less incidence of type 2 diabetes.
“I always recommend both foods to my clients with prediabetes. And they’re probably good for diabetes, as well.” READ MORE
HELPFUL TIP: “When berries aren’t in season, I grab a bag of frozen mixed berries or mixed berries with cherries at the supermarket,” says Jill Weisenberger.
“This is the week-by-week guide that will change your life!”
One lucky participant, Helen from Georgia, from last night’s Divabetic Zoom Party won a copy of Jill Weisenberger’s best-selling book, Diabetes Weight Loss – Week by Week.
Diabetes Weight Loss Week by Weektakes you on a one-year journey to weight control while managing your blood sugar,cholesterol level and more! This best-selling book includes sample menus, recipes and tricks for the kitchen. Instead of focusing on gimmicks, you will learn the skills you need to be successful long term.
Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, CHWC, FAND, is a Nutrition, Culinary & Diabetes Expert, Wellcoach®-certified health and wellness coach, Freelance Writer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator. She’s also the author of four books, including a best-seller. She’s a nationally-recognized media expert in high demand for print and online interviews, as well as corporate and one-on-one nutritional counseling. Jill’s philosophy is that nutrition science should be understandable, realistic and oh so delicious.
Looking for a fun, safe way to socialize without putting your diabetes wellness at risk?
Join the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic for Divabetic’s free, upcoming Zoom Scavenger Hunt: At Home Party on Thursday, July 16, 2020, 7 – 7:35 PM, EST.
This 35 minute virtual diabetes wellness outreach event features ‘Intimacy and Diabetes’ co-author,Janis Roszler LMFT, RD, LD/N, CDE, FAND.
Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. But when diabetes enters the picture, it can complicate even our casual relationships. Janis will answer your questions about how diabetes affects the 8 types of Intimacy: Aesthetic, Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Affection, Physical, and Sexual.
Janis Roszler is the 2008-2009 Diabetes Educator of the Year (AADE). She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board certified sex therapist, registered dietitian, and award-winning medical media producer. Her books include Intimacy & Diabetes (ADA, 2020); Approaches to Behavior (ADA,2015); Diabetes On Your OWN Terms (Marlowe & Company, 2007); Sex and Diabetes (ADA, 2007); The Secrets Of Living And Loving with Diabetes (Surrey Books, 2004).
Divabetic’s Free Virtual Scavenger Hunt: At Home Party on Zoom on Thursday, July 18, 2020, 7 – 7:35 PM, EST. Once you register you will receive a Zoom code. If you’ve never used Zoom, you will need a few minutes before the start of our outreach event to download the app and log in.
Thank you to everyone who has taken measures to protect our Divabetic community members and their loved ones by wearing cloth face coverings and social distancing. We are so grateful! Divabetic will continue to provide free Virtual Diabetes Outreach events with qualified health experts to keep you safe, informed and connected. Please join us!
We’re talking about ‘ROMANCE & DIABETES’ on this episode of Divabetic’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast with musical inspiration from Camila Cabello.
Divabetic is happy to announce that all three locations of Central Farm Markets (North Bethesda, MD, Bethesda, MD and Vienna, VA) are open for business. Despite the fact that the markets are operating at a different level now, there is no limitations on the abundance of fresh and local produce, fruits, meats, poultry, fish, dairy and baked goods for purchase at the markets each week.
Central Farm Markets Offer 3 Safe Ways to Shop!
Home Delivery: You can order Central Farm Markets ‘Farm to Fridge’ home delivery for two days a week. Orders placed on Monday will be delivered Friday/Saturday. Orders placed on Tuesday will be delivered Sunday. Sign up for Central Farm Markets’ weekly newsletters to participate in their ‘Farm to Fridge’ program at Centralfarmmarkets.com
Pre-Order, Pre-Pay, Pick Up & Go!: Central Farm Markets recommend that you pre-order and pre-pay for your items directly from your favorite vendors!
Shop at the Market With or Without Pre-Ordering: If you come shop, please don’t touch products at the stands or ask vendors to handle credit cards. Please bag your own order.
Stay safe as you shop and don’t come to the markets with dogs or without wearing a mask. Central Markets will also be monitoring the number of people at the markets so if you are asked to wait, please cooperate.
The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic gets caught up in a murder mystery when he agrees to host the Red Tomato Carpet at the 6th Annual Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest at Central Farm Markets.
Will orange be the ‘new black’ for Mr. Divabetic? Find out what happens when Mr. Divabetic, the Diabetes Late Nite cast and some special friends try to solve this diabetes murder mystery loosely based on “The Phantom Of The Opera.” Enjoy diabetes self-care advice and nutrition information in between moments of suspense, wide-goose chases, and entertaining banter.
Guests include: Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, Asha Brown (founder of the We Are Diabetes organization), Central Farm Markets Co-Founder Debra Moser, Poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Author Peter Arpesella, Susan Weiner MS, RD, CDE, CDN, Leisa Chester Weir, Terri Seidman and Mama Rose Marie.
This podcast features song selections from “The Phantom Of The Opera” soundtrack courtesy of SONY Music.
