Menus   Recipes   Grocery Lists    I am doing fabulous according to my diabetes educators        Toll Free: 1-877-990-3926 Tuesday     2/7/2012      Home  Sign-Up  GlucoMenu®  Questions  Testimonials  Contact Us  About    Members:  Login    Tools:  Food Picker®  New Research  Free Profile  Support Group  Links  Education  GlucoMenu: Newsletter GlucoMenu® Newsletter - Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Unsubscribe Click Here  |  Subscribe Click Here Message from Christine Hi Everyone!  This week's newsletter includes: Carbohydrate vs. Sugar Diabetes Study - Average Weight Loss 12.89 Pounds! Chicken Enchilada Recipe Attention Members Follow GlucoMenu on Twitter Increasing Fiber Sick Days Exercise Journal Support Group Make it a great week! Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director     Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator Featured Article - What's the difference between carbohydrate and sugar? Sugar is a carbohydrate.  There are 3 main sources of calories your body can use for energy: carbohydrates, fat, and protein.  Carbohydrates are your body’s favorite source of energy.  There are 3 groups of carbohydrates... Carbohydrate vs. Sugar Diabetes Study - Average Weight Loss 12.89 Pounds! Great news!  We have some preliminary data regarding our ongoing Diabetes Self-Management Study.  Average weight loss is approximately 12.89 pounds!  Congratulations to everyone participating in the study.  Keep up the good work! GlucoMenu - Average Weight Loss 12.89 Pounds! GlucoMenu® Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Ingredients: 12 oz. roasted skinless chicken breast, diced 8 Mission low carb soft taco size tortillas 1 1/2 cups low salt black beans 4 T. salsa 2 1/2 cups Old El Paso enchilada sauce 6 oz. low sodium mozzarella, shredded 1/4 cup black olives, sliced Recipe Directions: 1. Mix black beans and salsa. 2. Pour 1 cup of enchilada sauce in bottom on a 9x12" baking dish. 3. Place even amount of chicken and bean mixture in 8 tortillas. 4. Sprinkle each with 1 small pinch of cheese.  Roll up and place in dish. 5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled up tortillas. 6. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.  Top with olives. 7. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until cheese has melted and sauce is bubbling. 8. Makes 8 enchiladas. Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories: 309,  Carbohydrate: 31 g,  Fiber: 13 g,  Fat: 10 g,  Protein: 26 g,  Sodium: 754 mg         Attention Members We are looking for people to participate in our ongoing Diabetes Self-Management Study. Send me an e-mail if you are interested in the Diabetes Study:  nutrition@GlucoMenu.com or click the link below to learn more. Diabetes Self-Management Study Let's talk!  I've set aside every Friday to chat with customers and see how things are going. Send me an e-mail:  nutrition@GlucoMenu.com or click the link below. Schedule a Telephone Call w/ Christine Christine's Diabetes Support Group on Facebook - Ask questions, read comments, and get answers from Christine (Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator) as well as other members of the Diabetes Support-Group. Join me on Facebook! E-mails to Christine Q:  Should I be eating gluten free products? A:    There is no reason to eliminate gluten unless you have an allergy or intolerance to it. Some research shows that those with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk for Celiac disease... Read Christine's Entire Answer Follow GlucoMenu on Twitter   @GlucoMenu Receive a Diabetes friendly beverage tweet each day!  We also tweet information on recent Diabetes research, Diabetes in the news, and GlucoMenu updates.   Tip of the Week Get your eyes checked annually.  Retinopathy is an eye complication associated with diabetes.  Controlling blood sugar and regular eye doctor visits can help to prevent this complication. The American Diabetes Association recommends having a thorough eye exam when you are diagnosed with diabetes if you are over the age of 30 and every year thereafter. Food Picker® Updates   FaceBook Christine Need help deciding what to eat? Try Food Picker! Buitoni Fettuccine The American Diabetes Association states 1/3 cup of cooked pasta equals 1 carbohydrate choice... Pepperidge Farm Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread Choose whole grain varieties when available for added fiber.  Be aware of specialty bread products containing added sugar and fat... Baked Lays Cheddar & Sour Cream Choose baked chips over fried when possible.  Consider that some chip products are high in sodium and carbohydrate.  Try making your own dip with... Greg's Exercise Tips   @greg_carlson I find my workouts are better at the local gym. Joining an exercise class can help keep you motivated and consistent with your workouts.  Make sure the difficulty level meets your fitness ability.  The idea is to go in, break a sweat, and leave uninjured.  Exercise should always include a warm up, heart rate monitoring, and cool down time with stretching. GlucoMenu® Support Group In this issue: 1. Angry with diabetes 2. How do I help my husband? 3. Seasoned Type II person 4. Weight loss advice? 5. Can I make pre-diabetes go away? (response) 6. Actose? 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