Trick or Treat

This post was first published on October 14, 2009

Are you trying to decide how to fit those Halloween food treats into your meal planning and still maintain good control of your blood sugar? If so, remember this: whether you are eating “corn on the cob” or the popular Halloween treat, “candy corn,” it’s all about counting your carbs---carbohydrates, that is. Always know what your “carbohydrate allowance” is for keeping your diabetes well-controlled. As you can see from the carbohydrate content (listed below) of various popular Halloween treats, it doesn’t take much candy to “eat” into your daily allowance of carbohydrates, so be sure to choose wisely. There is no need for deprivation, however—just remember that just a little bit of a sugary treat can go along way for satisfying that Halloween treat urge.

Check out the list below for various typical one-serving size Halloween treats and their carbohydrate content in grams*:



Air Head - 15
Almond Joy - 12
Baby Ruth - 17
Bit-O-Honey - 6
Butter Finger - 15
Candy Corn - 13
Charm blow pop - 5
Dots drops - 20
Gobstoppers - 8
Carmel Apple sucker - 17
Gummi Savers - 14
Hershey’s Mallow Pumpkin - 20
Hershey’s Chocolate Bar - 10
Hot Tamales - 18
Jolly Rancher pop - 16
Kit Kat - 10
Laffy Taffy - 7
M&Ms (peanut) - 13
M&Ms (plain) - 15
Mike & Ikes - 18
Milk Duds - 7
Milky Way - 14
Mounds - 11
Nerds - 9
Nestle Crunch - 7
100 Grand - 15
Reese Peanut Butter cup - 10
Reese Sticks - 9
Rice Krispie Treats - 9
Shock Tarts - 11
Skittles - 17
Smarties - 8
Snicker - 12
Sour Patch kids - 7
Sprees - 7
Starburst - 8
Sugar Babies - 24
3 Musketeers - 13
Tootsie Roll bar - 12
Tootsie Roll Pop - 16
Twix - 6
Whoppers - 12

Chicken Enchiladas

Serves 6 (2 enchiladas per person)

Ingredients:
- 12 yellow corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1-2 teaspoons chile powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 1 (8 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups tomato salsa
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese

Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, garlic, green chilies, cumin, salt, chile powder and oregano. In a medium bowl, combine enchilada sauce and salsa. Oil a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Line a microwave safe bowl with damp paper towels, place tortillas on top and place another damp paper towel atop tortillas. Microwave 20-30 seconds to heat and soften tortillas.

Place 1/2 cup sauce mixture on bottom of pan and distribute evenly. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Roll tightly and place seam side down in pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cover with sauce evenly, cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Uncover, evenly distribute cheese and return to 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

Per serving: 318 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated), 32g carbohydrates, 26g protein
Recipe courtesy of Adriene Worthington, RD

Grilled Caesar Burgers

Number of servings: 2
Serving size: 1 burger with 2 bread slices
Preparation time: 5 minutes; Total time: 13 minutes

Ingredients:
- 2 frozen BOCA Meatless Original Burgers
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 Tbsp Kraft Light Done Right! Classic Caesar Reduced Fat Dressing
- 4 French or Italian bread slices
- 4 thin tomato slices

Instructions:
1. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill burgers as directed on the package.
2. Meanwhile, toss lettuce with dressing until evenly coated. Place evenly on 2 of the bread slices.
3. Top each with 1 of the burgers, 2 of the tomato slices and second bread slice.

Nutrition:
Total Calories: 330; Calories from fat: 54; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5g; Sodium: 910 mg; Total Carbohydrates: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugars: 2g

Red Pepper Flounder

Ingredients:

• 4 flounder filets
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
• Jar of roasted red pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp toasted walnuts

Instructions:

1. In a food processor combine the garlic, roasted red peppers, walnuts and cheese. Pulse until combined. Slowly add olive oil and continue to mix until smooth.
2. Preheat the oven broiler. Place the flounder on a broiler pan lined with foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for 6-7 minutes until cooked through.
3. Warm the sauce in a small saucepan. Serve the sauce with the flounder.

Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 184; Fat: 9 g; Carbs: 2 g

Saucy Salmon Packets

Looking for a quick FABULOUS all in one Valentines Dinner Meal? I knew you would be, and this one, is an easy clean-up tooo!!! (Yayyyyy)

Ingredients:

• 4 Salmon Fillets
• Olive Oil
• 2 cups frozen whole green beans (please be mindful that they should be low sodium)
• Pepper
• 1 cup of red onions sliced
• Feta cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Bag of Instant Brown Rice (Success, Uncle Ben's, 365degree... etc)
• 1 cup of black olives, sliced
• Parchment paper (for baking)
• 4 teaspoons garlic, chopped
• 1 cup of salad dressing (Greek or balsamic will work)

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 4 (9x12) pieces of parchment paper. Layer the following ingredients in the center of each piece of parchment paper: green beans, onions, tomatoes, olives, garlic. Season with pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Season salmon with pepper and place on top of veggies. Pour a tablespoon of salad dressing on the top of each piece of salmon. Fold the shorter sides of the parchment paper over to cover the salmon. Roll the remaining ends of paper up to the center so you have a packet. (FYI - I had to practice this a few times myself before mastering the "packet look" but it is so worth it!) Place packets on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cook rice according to directions. Serve salmon and veggies on top of rice. Top with a teaspoon of feta cheese!!

You're going to LOVE this one! And here are a few of the health benefits for you... (Education is Power!)

***Benefits of Salmon - salmon oil, in particular the fatty acid, helps stimulate the secretion of leptin. Leptin is a hormone that helps the body regulate food intake and metabolism, which in turn helps the body respond to insulin.

***Benefits of Green Beans - The major health benefit of common beans is their ability to lower cholesterol due to their rich source of fiber. Studies have shown that the high fiber contained in beans prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal.

***Benefits of Black Olives - Black olives are a rich source of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that acts to neutralize free radicals in the body. Black olives also offer a healthy dose of dietary fiber, iron and copper. While olives are a bit salty, one serving is well within the sodium ranges suggested by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Happy Valentines Day!!! For any questions or requests please email me at www.fitandfabulousmommyclub@gmail.com

--Candice Hood

Leftover Turkadillas

Fun Fit and Fabulous Family Recipes!!
Don’t know what to do with those holiday leftovers, try this!!

• 4-Whole Wheat Tortillas
• 4 tsp. Black Bean Hummus
• 1 cup of leftover greens (spinach, green beans, broccoli, etc...)
• 1 cup of leftover turkey or chicken (shredded, or pull apart into pieces), warmed
• 1 cup of low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions: Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds. Spread half of each tortilla with 1 tsp. of hummus. Top each with remaining ingredients. Fold remaining side over. Sauté in non stick skillet on both sides until brown and cheese is melted. Cut in half and top with salsa and sour cream… (Yummy!!)

****FitandFabulousTips-
*In this recipe it is our goal to replace White flour tortillas with 100% Whole Wheat tortillas. White flour based food products contain significant amounts of white sugar, and that we want to AVOID! Make sure to carefully read labels on your chose of tortillas, the first ingredient on the label should list 100% stone ground whole wheat (no bleached or enriched products)

• 100% Whole Wheat Tortillas-rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber
• Black Bean hummus is a great source of protein, loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals! (Keep your carb count on your black bean intake)
• White Turkey and White Chicken meats are a valuable source of protein that DO NOT raise blood glucose levels and help develop and maintenance healthy muscle growth!

-Eat Well, Laugh Well, Live Well….
Your, Celebrity LifeStyle&Wellness Coach/Family FIT Expert
Candice Hood

http://www.fitandfabulousmommyclub.com/

Creamy Pumpkin Pie

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 (1 ounce) packages instant vanilla sugar-free pudding mix
• 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
• 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
• 1 cup fat-free whipped topping

Directions: In a medium mixing bowl, mix skim milk, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice together until well blended (this mixture will be thick). Add pumpkin and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture in pie crust. Top pumpkin layer with whipped topping and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to two days.

Yield: 8 servings; Serving size: 1/8 pie

Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 185; Carbohydrate: 32g; Protein: 4g; Fat: 5g; Saturated fat: 1g; Sodium: 449 mg; Fiber: 2g

*Recipe from www.diabetesselfmanagement.com

Apple Cinnamon Bars

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Baking time: 40-45 minutes



Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose white flour


• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour


• 1/2 cup plus 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats


• 1/2 cup plus 1 cup packed brown sugar


• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine, softened


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar


• 1 teaspoon cinnamon


• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg


• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves


• 2 cups peeled, diced apples


• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a medium bowl, blend flours, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/3 cup margarine. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9" x 13" pan. Combine remaining 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons margarine with salt, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and mix. Add apples and nuts, tossing to coat. Spread mixture evenly on top of first layer. Bake until brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Yield: 24 bars; Serving size: 1 bar (3 inches x 1.5 inches)

Nutrition facts per serving: Calorie: 137; Carbohydrate: 23g; Protein: 2g; Fat: 5g; Saturated fat: <1g;>

* Recipe from www.diabetesselfmanagement.com

Fresh mushroom soup

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine


• 1 package (8 ounces) crimini mushrooms, sliced (plain white mushrooms can be substituted)


• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings


• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil


• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper


• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt


• 2 cans (14 ounces each) fat-free beef broth


• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste


• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


• 2 tablespoons Burgundy wine (can omit)
  

Directions: Melt margarine in a large pan. Add mushrooms and onions and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in basil, pepper, garlic salt, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium, and whisk in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and wine. Heat through.

Yield: 5 1/4 cups; Serving size: 1 cup

Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 90; Carbohydrate: 11g; Protein: 7g; Fat: 2g; Saturated fat: less than 1 g

Recipe from www.diabetesselfmanagement.com

Beef and Broccoli Stroganoff

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes



Ingredients:

• 1 pound frozen round steak, partially thawed


• 6 tablespoons allpurpose flour, divided


• cooking spray


• 1 tablespoon canola oil


• 1 clove garlic, minced


• 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced


• 1 small onion, finely diced


• 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine


• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper


• 1/2 teaspoon dry dill weed


• 1 cube reduced-sodium beef bouillon dissolved in 1 1/2 cups warm water


• 1 cup fat-free sour cream


• 2 cups lightly steamed small broccoli florets


• 4 cups cooked cholesterol-free egg noodles (about 12 ounces dry)

Directions: Remove fat from steak and slice meat across the grain into bite-size pieces. Place 3 tablespoons of fluor in a large, zip-top plastic bag. Add meat and shake to coat. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add oil and warm over medium heat. Add meat and brown on both sides. Stir in garlic, mushrooms, and onion; cook for 5 minutes. Add margarine and cook until melted. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour until liquid forms a paste. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, pepper, dill weed, and bouillon dissolved in water. Continue cooking uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, but do not boil. Toss in steamed broccoli. Place cooked noodles on a serving dish and top with meat mixture.

Yield: 8 servings; Serving size: 1/8 of recipe

Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 267; Carbohydrate: 32g; Protein: 19g; Fat: 7g; Saturated fat: 2g; Sodium: 190 mg; Fiber: 2g;

Recipe from http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 whole egg
• 1 egg white
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 90 x 50 x 30 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredietns in the order listed, stirring after each addition. Stir only enough to combine ingredients into a smooth batter. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Yield: 10 servings; Serving size: 1/10 of a loaf

Nutrtion facts per serving: Calories: 143; Carbohydrate: 10g; Protein: 3g; Fat: 10g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 21 mg; Sodium: 292 mg; Fiber: 1g

Pumpkin Crunchers

• One-half 15 oz can pumpkin


• One-half 8oz Cool Whip Free


• 2 Jell-O Sugar-free Vanilla Pudding Snacks


• 3/4 cup Fiber One bran cereal


• Cinnamon, to taste
  

Directions: Combine pumpkin, Cool Whip, & pudding – mix well. Season mixture to taste w/ cinnamon. Stir in Fiber One. Spoon batter evenly into a 12 c muffin pan (spray or line w/baking cups). Place in freezer until crunchers are frozen.

Per serving: 1 piece – 39 calories, <0.5>

Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

• 1 box of Devil’s Food Cake Mix
• 1 - 15oz can pumpkin

Mix both together in a large bowl – batter will be thick. Pour into regular muffin tins sprayed with PAM (about 2/3 full for each). Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Approx: 181 calories, 3.5 gm fat, 37 gm carb

Trick and Treat!

Are you trying to decide how to fit those Halloween food treats into your meal planning and still maintain good control of your blood sugar? If so, remember this: whether you are eating “corn on the cob” or the popular Halloween treat, “candy corn,” it’s all about counting your carbs---carbohydrates, that is. Always know what your “carbohydrate allowance” is for keeping your diabetes well-controlled. As you can see from the carbohydrate content (listed below) of various popular Halloween treats, it doesn’t take much candy to “eat” into your daily allowance of carbohydrates, so be sure to choose wisely. There is no need for deprivation, however—just remember that just a little bit of a sugary treat can go along way for satisfying that Halloween treat urge.

Check out the list below for various typical one-serving size Halloween treats and their carbohydrate content in grams*:



Air Head - 15
Almond Joy - 12
Baby Ruth - 17
Bit-O-Honey - 6
Butter Finger - 15
Candy Corn - 13
Charm blow pop - 5
Dots drops - 20
Gobstoppers - 8
Carmel Apple sucker - 17
Gummi Savers - 14
Hershey’s Mallow Pumpkin - 20
Hershey’s Chocolate Bar - 10
Hot Tamales - 18
Jolly Rancher pop - 16
Kit Kat - 10
Laffy Taffy - 7
M&Ms (peanut) - 13
M&Ms (plain) - 15
Mike & Ikes - 18
Milk Duds - 7
Milky Way - 14
Mounds - 11
Nerds - 9
Nestle Crunch - 7
100 Grand - 15
Reese Peanut Butter cup - 10
Reese Sticks - 9
Rice Krispie Treats - 9
Shock Tarts - 11
Skittles - 17
Smarties - 8
Snicker - 12
Sour Patch kids - 7
Sprees - 7
Starburst - 8
Sugar Babies - 24
3 Musketeers - 13
Tootsie Roll bar - 12
Tootsie Roll Pop - 16
Twix - 6
Whoppers - 12

Spicy Crab Tostadas

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 yellow corn tostada shells
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced and drained of liquid
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, minced
• 2 tablespooons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup red bell peper, diced
• 2 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 - 2 1/4 ounce can sliced black olives, drained

Preparation: Sauté onion in oil 3 minutes over medium-high heat. Add garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and crabmeat and cook 5 minutes. Reserve warm. Mix together lemon juice, bell pepper, lettuce, and olives. Divide this mixture evenly among tostadas. Top with crab mixture. Serve with salsa.

Per serving: 268 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated), 30g carbohydrates, 17g protein
Recipe courtesy of Mission

Mexican Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 Anaheim chile peppers*
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed
• 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
• 2 cups cubed red potatoes
• 2 cups cooked chicken (leftover or from a rotisserie chicken)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Optional toppings: Baked corn tortilla strips, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro

Directions: Preheat oven to 450 F. Place peppers on foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Wrap peppers up in foil to steam. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove skin and seeds from peppers and chop.

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, ground cumin and cumin seed. Saute 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, reserved peppers, corn, potatoes and chicken. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with baked corn tortilla strips, avocado and cilantro, if desired.

*May substitute 1 (4-oz.) can diced green chiles.

Nutrition per serving: 288 calories, 9g fat (2 g saturated), 25g carbohydrates, 28g protein

*Recipe from United States Potato Board

Stir-fried Zucchini

Number of Servings: 4Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Use sweet onions such as Vidalia, Oso-Sweet, Walla Walla, or Texas sweet for best flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp canola or corn oil
• 1 onion cut into wedges
• 1/2 tsp grated gingerroot
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp lite soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp dark-roasted sesame oil
• 1 lb zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions:

1. Heat the canola oil or corn oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2. Add the zucchini, onion and gingerrot. Stir-fry about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to blend.

Nutrition: Total calories: 90; Calories from fat: 58; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 155mg; Total carbohydrates: 8g; Dietart fiber: 2g; Sugars: 5g

Cauliflower Mash

This is probably well known by most of you , but still a goodie. Try using steamed frozen cauliflower mashed with margarine, low fat cream cheese, salt and pepper as a mashed potato substitute.

Also try using fresh cauliflower finely chopped to resemble rice (in a food processor) and then stir fried with white pepper in a little bit of olive oil to substitute for rice.





*Recipe submitted by A. Welch

Crustless Quiche

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 package frozen spinach thawed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped turkey or ham
• 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

Directions: In a medium size bowl, mix all ingredients except for the parmesan cheese. Pour into an 8 inch pie pan. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. (Note: Can also divide evenly between 8 muffin cups). Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Info: 130 calories, 15 grams of protein, 7 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrate, 500 mg sodium.

*Recipe submitted by T. Anderson

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