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Diabetes-Friendly Peanut Butter Cookies

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My new favorite snack, Diabetes-friendly peanut butter cookies, weighing in at 4 grams carbohydrate per cookie, are these gems courtesy of DiabetesStrong.com. What’s their secret? A low-calorie sweetener cuts the carbs from sugar, but typical cookies also add carbohydrates from flour (the grain group)……these cookies have no flour.

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3 Tricky Foods That Spike Blood Sugar

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Yes, some carbohydrate foods can really send blood sugar levels up, but there are simple ways to slow down these spikes.

In today’s video, I’m going to choose some of those foods that seem to spike your blood sugar and more importantly, the tricks you can do to help blunt those spikes. 

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Pimento Cheese

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Those of you from the southern US will already have a special recipe for pimento cheese, but think about this simple formula for a healthier version. Those who aren’t familiar with the little “cherry pepper” should get ready for a real treat.

This recipe comes to you just in time for holiday Hors d’Oeuvres, so watch this video and let Toby give some tips on how to gain new friends with this special spread.

Spicy Sweet Potatoes

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