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Message from Christine

Hi Everyone! This week's newsletter includes:

Carbohydrate Choices
Denver Scramble Pita Recipe
High Cholesterol (E-mails to Christine)
Food Picker Update
Food Tips to Control Blood Sugar
Quick Workouts

Make it a great week!

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator
GlucoMenu^® Nutrition Director

Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian &
Certified Diabetes Educator

Carbohydrate Choices (or carb counting)

One "Carbohydrate Choice" equals 15 grams of carbohdyrate. Each of the following foods are examples of one carbohydrate choice:

1 slice of whole grain bread
1/3 cup cooked pasta or rice
1/2 cup cooked beans or peas
1 small apple
1 extra small banana or
1 cup low fat milk

Talk with your doctor or registered dietitian about how many carbohydrate choices you should have.

GlucoMenu^® Denver Scramble Pita

Recipe Ingredients:
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup red onion, diced
1/2 oz. low sodium baked lean ham, diced
1/2 oz. low sodium mozzarella
1/2 whole wheat pita pocket

Recipe Directions:
1. Heat non-stick skillet.
2. Pour in egg substitute. Turn with spatula to ensure eggs do not stick.
3. Add peppers, onion, ham, and cheese. Turn until eggs are done.
4. Spoon egg scramble into pita half.
5. Serve immediately.
6. Makes 1 serving.

Nutrition Facts per serving:
Calories: 213, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Fiber: 5 g, Fat: 6 g, Protein: 19 g, Sodium: 408 mg

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