Orange Bran Flax Muffins are a delicious treat and have a lot of healthy ingredients. This muffin works well with breakfast or as a snack between meals. This is my family's favorite muffin. It has a terrific orange flavor from using whole oranges with peel. It has a nice texture and stays moist for several days. These muffins are not enough for a meal, but are a great addition to breakfast. I like to add a protein like eggs or cottage cheese as well as a cup of milk or yogurt and a serving of fruit. Use common sense and eat them without guilt! Orange Bran Flax Muffins Recipe Serving … [Read more...]
Deciding What to Eat, Even When you Have Diabetes
Did you know people with diabetes can eat muffins, even if they are not low-fat or sugar-free? People with diabetes can eat anything. (Think portion control). However, everyone benefits from eating healthy food in reasonable portions. It is not necessary to have sugar-free foods, or low calorie or low fat options. What to eat is a personal choice. Sometimes I choose low or fat-free or sugar-free and sometimes not. This recipe has brown sugar, but I use a sugar substitute in my iced coffee. Here’s how I decide what to eat: Does is sound good? What’s in it? Does it have nutrient rich … [Read more...]
