Thursday, August 27, 2009

Tandoori Grilled Shrimp - Diabetes Friendly Recipe

Tandoori Grilled Shrimp
Serves Four
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Ingredients:
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) piece ginger, peeled and sliced - Juice of 1 lime
1/4teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground turmeric
2teaspoons (10 ml) ground cumin
1/4teaspoon (1.25 ml) kosher salt (optional)
1/4 to 1/2teaspoon (1.25 to 2.5 ml) crushed dried red pepper flakes
8ounces (240 g) nonfat plain yogurt
1pound (480 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Paprika for garnish
Vegetable cooking spray
Fresh lime wedges for garnish

Method:
  1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, or a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, lime juice, turmeric, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and yogurt. Blend well and place in a glass bowl until ready to use.
  2. One hour before grilling, place the shrimp into the yogurt marinade.
  3. Soak wooden skewers in warm water to prevent burning. Place the shrimp on the skewers. Sprinkle the top of shrimp with paprika and grill, 4 to 6 inches from source of heat, on a rack that you have lightly coated with cooking spray for one minute. Carefully turn, sprinkle with paprika and grill until shrimp are cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Place shrimp on platter with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately.

Per serving :110 calories (9% calories from fat), 18 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 136 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium

Diabetic exchanges:2 1/2 very lean protein, 1/2 carbohydrate (skim milk)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Breast Cancer Linked with Reducing Incidence of Breast Cancer Among Women at Higher Risk

A recent article in the New York Times reported that evidence shows breastfeeding is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer among a group of younger women who are at a particularly high risk: those with breast cancer in the family.

Historically breastfeeding has been linked to better health of the babies, however, recently studies have also proven longer-term advantages of women who breast feed. Studies have found that women who breast-feed are also less likely to develop osteoporisis, ovarian cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease, all of which are prevalent among South Asian women.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

McDonald's Ad's in Hindi...?!?!

Many of you may already know this but it recently came to my attention that McDonald's is advertising to Desis with mailers that say "Taste ki baat hai!". While I understand it is a business...I fear that as organizations and individuals work towards implementing better health practices - we are yet again fighting against the marketing power....

Read more: http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005760.html