Christmas cheer you can eat!
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
Santa is getting his reindeer ready and packing his sleigh full of presents. Christmas is nearly here.  With all the hectic excitement, planning and craziness that is the festive season, I’m definitely in need of a sweet treat.  Until now, every year I have baked my go-to low-carb and sugar free Christmas Cake, with almond meal and Lupin Flour, but this year I wanted to make something a bit out of the ordinary.  You can find the Christmas Cake recipe HERE  if you still want something traditional ..read more
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Kale satay recipe
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
You may have read my last post on Supercharging your diabetes management by adding more greens and low-carb veg to your diet.  In case you missed it you can read it HERE. In keeping with this green theme, what better time to share with you my all-time favourite Kale Satay skewer recipe?  It’s the perfect marinate for chicken on the BBQ. It’s ideal for a weeknight meal or a talking point at your next get-together!  Why kale?  I have to be honest, I didn’t initially set out to create a kale satay.  Craving satay on day, I pulled ..read more
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Green up your diabetes
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
Plants are a great source of vitamins, fibre and nutrients, but for people with diabetes, they hold an even greater benefit. Many veg, particularly green, leafy veg, are low in carbohydrate, which is great if you’re looking to fill yourself up without all the added carbs or fat. Ingredients such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, cabbage, mushrooms and zucchini are some of my favourites. Veggies can be used to bulk up almost any dish and they don’t have a strong flavour so they soak up any curry or sauce which jam-packs t ..read more
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Mango chicken curry with cauliflower rice
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
If you haven’t jumped on the cauliflower rice bandwagon yet, now’s the time! Cauliflower is one of my favourite ingredients for low-carb, diabetic-friendly cooking.  One cup of this white beauty only has about five grams of carbohydrate, 0.3 grams of fat, which is perfect if you’re trying to cut down on overall carbs. Kudos to cauliflower  Cauliflower is also packed full of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, B6, and vitamin K.  The great thing about cooking with cauliflower is it doesn’t come with ..read more
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Fig and Apricot Loaf
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
If you’re someone who finds breakfast boring, then keep reading because this post is for you! I personally love breakfast – it’s my favourite meal of the day! The second I wake up of a morning, the first thing I do is run downstairs and make my coffee and low-carb toast.  My husband jokes because he knows not to get in my way while I’m on my breakfast-making mission. I can miss any other meal of the day, but not breakfast. I can’t function until I’ve had my breakfast.  But if you struggle to eat breakfast, or find it boring, th ..read more
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Super-berry cupcakes
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
Whether you’re into the health benefits of acai powder and berries or not, this recipe is unbeatable! The bright pink healthy icing, made from pink pitaya, makes these cupcakes super perfect for kids, as well as us big kids! So what is acai and pitaya anyway? You might ask, well check this out … What’s all the fuss about? The Nature’s Way ‘Acai + Berries’ powder is a combination of Acai, goji, pomegranate and blueberries – all super-rich in antioxidants which are immune-boosting, energy-boosting and packed with Vitamin C.  Acai ..read more
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Calling all pie fans!
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
Has dinner got you beat? Are you running out of ideas on what to cook? Is your family picky when it comes to food? I’ve got you covered! My Lower-carb Cottage Pie recipe is a must-try. It’s perfect for the whole family, not just those of us with diabetes. Jam-packed with goodness, this recipe is full of low-carb veg like celery and zucchini, is high in protein and uses lower-carb potatoes. There are a couple of brands of lower carb potatoes on the market including SpudLite and Carisma. To find out more about these, check out my ..read more
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Could this be the Holy Grail of diabetes management?
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by Nikki Wallis
4y ago
Have you ever wondered what the best food is to eat to keep your Blood Sugar Levels (BGL) stable? Well stop wondering, here’s some good news as research has uncovered the benefits of low GI diets for people with diabetes. What is GI? You might ask. In my earlier post, 6 Things You Need to Know About Low GI Foods , I spoke with an expert at the Glycemic Index (GI) Foundation, who shed light on what all the hype was about. Here is the latest low-GI foods.  What’s so good about low GI diets for diabetes? Low GI foods such as some ..read more
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Low carb Mexican chicken wraps
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by Nikki Wallis
5y ago
These Low Carb Mexican Chicken Wraps are a delicious alternative to traditional Mexican meals.  The wrap on low-carb wraps  Using Mission Low-carb wraps, which have about 11 grams of carbohydrate per serve, they are a great alternative to standard wraps which are a lot higher in carbs.  You can also use Helgas Lower Carb wraps which are great as they are wholemeal, but do have slightly more carbs per serve, at 17.5 grams, compared with Mission.   This recipe features Mission Low -Carb Wraps, so if you do decide to use the Helg ..read more
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Cherry bliss
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by Nikki Wallis
5y ago
If you’re looking for a treat for dessert, afternoon tea, or for a special occasion, then try my Diabetic-friendly Cherry Cake. It has approximately 12.8 grams of carbs per slice!  This recipe features Morello cherries, which are the perfect accompaniment for an almond meal cake. Slight tart, Morello cherries are also relatively low in carbs at only 18.4 grams of carbohydrate per 100 grams.  They come in a jar and are available at any leading supermarket.  Icing sugar alternatives ..read more
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