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Easy SNACKS Diabetes-Friendly ADD VARIETY TO YOUR MEAL PLAN WITH THE FOLLOWING RECIPES. FRUIT BOWL SALAD Perfect for summer barbecues, fruit salad is a refreshingly light dessert that adds a splash of color to your table. INGREDIENTS* 1 cantaloupe 1½ cups cut or whole berries 4 kiwi, peeled and sliced ¾ cup grapes INSTRUCTIONS 1 Halve the cantaloupe, remove seeds, and use a melon baller to scoop out servings of fruit. Mix the fruit together and add it to the empty shell. 2 For an additional burst of flavor, drizzle fruit with a honey- mint dressing made by combining two tablespoons each of fresh mint, honey, and lime and orange juices. A one-cup serving of fruit salad contains 15 grams of carbohydrates. *Mix and match ingredients based on your favorite fruits and/or the availability of fresh seasonal produce. Inspired by recipe.com's "Fruit Bowl Salad with Honey-Mint Dressing" SPICED NUTS Nuts are a low- carbohydrate food packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber. For a sweet afternoon treat, bake nuts with a dusting of sugar and spice. INGREDIENTS 1 Tablespoon beaten egg white 2 cups halved nuts of your choice ¼ cup sugar or artificial sweetener 2 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 Coat the nuts of your choice with egg, and set aside. 2 In a medium bowl, combine sugar and remaining spices. 3 Pour over the nuts and spread on a jellyroll pan or cookie sheet. 4 Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. A 1/4-cup serving of nuts contains 15 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of protein. Inspired by The Betty Crocker Cookbook's Cinnamon-Sugared Pecans Many recipes call for more butter, oil, cheese, sugar, or salt than is needed. Consider cutting back on these items and adding herbs or veggies for flavor and nutrition, recommends Becky Andrews, RD, KishHealth System diabetes educator. For optimal blood sugar control, eat a variety of foods and monitor to see how different foods affect your blood sugar. KISHPROGRAMS.ORG Ingredients for Healthy Living: Add Flavor Without The Salt Recipes and tastings provided. $20/Person//Registration Required HYVEE CLUB ROOM - 815.748.8962 2 Part Series - May 14 & 28, 6 - 8 pm $10/Person//Registration Required VALLEY WEST MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING - 815.786.3962 May 22, 6 - 8 pm Turn to the center spread for additional programs. Add Flavor Without The Salt 4 INSTRUCTIONS Join other local people with diabetes in the KishHealth System Diabetes Education Network group on Facebook. Search for us at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/kishhealthdiabetes/ 4