Bananas are well known for their high potassium content. One banana (126 g) contains 451 mg of potassium. Potassium helps the body control blood pressure.
The 3.28 g of fiber in a banana can also help with regular bowel movements.
One banana also contains the following nutrients:
1.37 g protein
6.3 mg calcium
34 mg magnesium
11 mg vitamin C
Bananas are also a good source of energy, but are high in both carbs and sugar, which are the main nutrients that raise blood sugar levels, check out further information from Can you eat bananas while living with Diabetes
Cumquats, (also known as Kumquats) both spellings, Cumquat and Kumquat, are considered acceptable, with Cumquat the usual Australian version.
In addition to their small size, Cumquats peel is edible and actually much sweeter than the pulp and therefore are usually eaten whole as opposed to other citrus fruits which are usually peeled or sliced.
Filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, the humble cumquat offers a range of potential health benefits.
Cumquats are native to China, from where they were introduced to Japan, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia centuries ago. Today, cumquats are also cultivated in warm regions of Europe, the US (especially California and Florida), South America, South Africa, India and of course here in Australia.
These flavourful and nutritious fruits offer a wide range of culinary possibilities. From adding a zesty tang to marmalades and jams to incorporating their unique flavour into savoury dishes, cumquats are a versatile ingredient sure to delight your taste buds.
With their high vitamin C content, anti-inflammatory properties, and low calorie count, cumquats are not only delicious but also provide health benefits. So, we encourage you to dive in and discover all that this humble fruit has to offer.
Grilled Honey Lemon Chicken Salad – A delicious and healthy grilled chicken salad with a sweet and zesty honey lemon dressing, is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be ready in a matter of minutes. Grilling the chicken gives the salad a savory and smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the honey’s sweetness and the lemon’s tartness. Just a few simple ingredients and you’ll have a refreshing meal.
(450g) skinless, chicken breast cut into cubes
4 cups Cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried
1 red onion sliced
1/2 cup shaved parmesan
Lime slices
Marinade
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper or to taste
Lemon Honey sauce
Juice and zest of half a lemon (1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice)
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup of butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh chopped spring onion
1 tablespoon chilli sauce
DIRECTIONS
1. To make the grilled chicken salad: Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Add the diced chicken to the marinade in the bowl; marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes (or more if you have time).
3. In the meantime, arrange salad, red onion, and parmesan in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the lemon honey sauce.
4. Once the chicken is ready, heat one tablespoon of oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken on all sides until browned and thoroughly cooked through. Brush the grilled chicken with the honey lemon sauce.
5. Arrange grilled chicken on top of the salad. Drizzle the grilled chicken salad with more of the honey lemon dressing or ranch sauce. Serve with lime slices
Oven bake prawns make for a healthy and delicious dinner that’s low carb and lean protein and is quick to cook. Combine This method forprawns, broccoli and a lemon garlic butter sauce, in a foil packet, it is so easy and the prawns will come out juicy and perfectly seasoned with the lemon, garlic, and spices.
INGREDIENTS
450g medium raw prawns (peeled and deveined, tail-on or tail-off)
2 tablespoons butter diced (or ghee, or olive oil)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken stock divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon smoke paprika
Red chilli flakes – optional
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large head of broccoli, broken into florets
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
The method for this oven-baked prawn recipe is super easy. The hardest part is just folding the foil packets! Here are a few pointers:
Use a larger size of prawn : A 10/15 size is ideal as they are meatier and juicier. Note that cooking time depends on the size.
If you like your broccoli extra tender, boil the florets in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then soak in ice-cold water to keep the color. Then throw into the foil packs .
Do not close the packets too tight around the prawns and broccoli so the heat can circulate.
Feel free to crisp up the prawns and vegetables under the grill at the end of baking time., open the foil packets carefully and put them under the grill for one or two minutes
Prediabetes means you have a higher than normal blood sugar level. It’s not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes yet. But without lifestyle changes, adults and children with prediabetes are at high risk to develop type 2 diabetes.
200g Fresh fruit, chopped or blended, we used fresh peaches with the skin on
Method
Briefly stir the fruit through the yoghurt – you still want to see large portions of unmixed yoghurt and unmixed fruit. The final icy pole will have a marbled effect.
Spoon into your freezer mould and freeze for 12-24 hours.
Unmould and enjoy!
Note
Use any fruit – peach, strawberries, blueberries…
Moulds will hold different amounts, have shown the analysis per 100g.
Blood glucose monitoring is a way of checking the concentration of glucose in the blood. Checking your blood glucose levels throughout the day will help you make decisions that keep levels within your target range.
Checking your blood glucose levels helps you to:
better understand how activity, food, stress, travel and illness influence your blood glucose levels
know when you need to seek support from your doctor or diabetes health professionals to adjust your medications or insulin, or for advice on meal planning or physical activity.
Talk to your diabetes health professionals about the target range for your blood glucose levels and your HbA1c test. They will recommend the target ranges that are best for you.
Australian researchers have developed a needle-free diabetes test
Australian researchers have developed a needle-free diabetes test that measures glucose levels from saliva — not blood. It could be ready for consumers as soon as 2023.
Following the recent Federal Budget, the price of diabetes medicines is set to fall from 1 January 2023 with the maximum general co-payment dropping from $42.50 to $30.
This is welcome news for people with diabetes many of whom take multiple medicines, but there are other ways to reduce the cost of your medicines and products.
Yoghurt can be a great nutrient-dense breakfast option or an easy snack. If unsweetened and Greek-style, it’s low in carbohydrates and high in protein. This means it won’t cause blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes, like other sources of carbohydrates. Yoghurt that contains a total carbohydrate content of 15 g or less per serving are ideal for people with diabetes.
Most dairy products have a low Glycemic Index, this makes them ideal for people with diabetes. To get the most out of your yoghurt, check the labels before you purchase.
Many yoghurt have added sugars. Choose options that contain 10 grams (g) of sugar or less. Check labels clearly, since sugar content among brands — and even among flavors within the same brand — can vary drastically. You can always add your own fresh fruit, however if you add honey or syrup, you need to count that as added sugar.
Can low-fat yoghurt actually be fattening?
Choice, the leading consumer advocacy group in Australia compares health claims for Yoghurt
