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 It’s recipe day, and here is a simple, refreshing favorite. Fresh Fruit Parfait  1 cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese 1/2 tsp. almond extract Stevia, or other sugar substitute to equal 1 tsp. sugar 1 TB skin milk 1 cup sliced oranges 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 medium apple 2 bananas Blend ricotta cheese and…

Yes, it’s true — but that doesn’t mean you can pig out and eat a dessert to “take care of it.”  (See, I know how experienced dieters think.  I am one!)  However, the right combination of foods can lower the glycemic impact of a meal.  That means it slows digestion and  prevents a big insulin…

 It’s recipe day — and here is one that is surprisingly low glycemic. The avocado has received a bad rap over the years and is listed as an exception in the “eat fruits and vegetables” chapter of many diet books.  That’s because avocados do contain fat and are higher in calories than most other vegetables. …

Today is recipe day.    Here is one of my favorites. I love to take it to potluck dinners so there is something filling and yummy I can enjoy without giving myself a setback.  Next week I’ll post my favorite dessert — which I also take to potlucks for the same reason.  I also like…
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