Comments for Diabetic Foodie

Comment on Mango Guacamole by Annette

Annette — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:30:32 +0000

This looks so good. I laughed at the question as to where the left overs were. When it is good, it does not last long…

Comment on Da Bonac Bowls by Annette

Annette — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:51 +0000

Looks very nice. It will be a great way to get more fresh fruit into even the pickiest eater, such as a child, I am thinking.

Comment on Fig Quinoa Bites by Jason Shriner @ The Auberigne Chef

Jason Shriner @ The Auberigne Chef — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:43 +0000

This was such a clever idea – and quinoa how trendy! Team fig had some really great entries! Good luck Shelby and I’ll see you at EWR :)

Comment on Papaya Smoothie by diabeticFoodie

diabeticFoodie — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:08 +0000

Hi Jessica – Thanks for the question! If you try Prince’s variation and substitute 1/2 an avocado for the papaya, you will get the following per serving: 219 calories, 8g fat (1g sat), 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 40g total carb, 9g fiber, 24g sugar and 3g protein. So, calories and fat are higher than in the papaya version, but carbs and sugar come down a bit. Fiber and protein go up a little too. I think either version can be part of a healthy eating plan. If you have a nutritionist or dietician, you may want to check to see which would be best for your particular situation.

Comment on Papaya Smoothie by Jessica Donnovan

Jessica Donnovan — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:38:13 +0000

Hi Shelby,

Does the Avocado smoothie of Prince diabetes friendly? Will that help me lower down my blood sugar or the papaya smoothie still better for me?

Thanks a lot!

Comment on Fig Quinoa Bites by Kurt Jacobson

Kurt Jacobson — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:10:02 +0000

Wow! Your fig recipe looks great and the photos are top notch! Quinoa is cooked in my home often, but never in a recipe with something sweet. Someday I plan on getting photos as good as yours.

Comment on Fig Quinoa Bites by Rachel @ The Creole Woman

Rachel @ The Creole Woman — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:37:17 +0000

These look awesome! Thanks for stopping by and showing me some love. Can’t wait to meet you at EWR! Philly here we come!

Comment on Fig Quinoa Bites by Colleen (Souffle Bombay)

Colleen (Souffle Bombay) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:20:01 +0000

I would have never thought to use quinoa, such an interesting combination of flavors and textures…I want a bite!! Good luck in the challenge and see you at EWR!!

Comment on Papaya Smoothie by diabeticFoodie

diabeticFoodie — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:35:33 +0000

Hi Prince – Good luck with the diet! For an avocado smoothie, I would use at least half an avocado, maybe even a whole one since they are much smaller than papayas. It will add a little fat, but it’s the good kind of fat. I’ve also found that avocado and pineapple is a good combination. Let me know how it turns out.

Comment on Papaya Smoothie by prince

prince — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:25:33 +0000

Hi Shelby,

You know what? I can eat ripe papaya actually I’m enjoying ripe papaya because I’m dieting. But I’ve never tasted Papaya Smoothie. And I’m sure it is healthier than just ripe papaya.

I will try this Shelby I think by the end of the week. Then I will share it to my friends who are also dieting right now. And I’m sure they will like it too.

Question: what if I want Avocado Smoothie, are these the ingredients that I need to use.?
1 banana, peeled and cut in half
1/3 large ripe avocado, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 orange, peeled and cut in half
1 apple, cored and cut in half
1 cup ice

Thank you so much for sharing Shelby!

-Prince