November 2015
Cinnamon Baked Apples
Put an End to Diabetes
Celebrate Thanksgiving with this Heart-Healthy Dessert
November is Dedicated to Diabetes
The aroma of these baked apples will leave your mouth
watering. Enjoy the yummy taste of apple pie without the
crust and save the calories for the turkey!
Diabetes is an ever-growing disease impacting millions
of Americans. Early detection and intervention can
minimize the risk of complications of diabetes.
Ingredients: yields 4 servings
• 4 apples (Rome or Honey Crisp)
• 4 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 c. white wine
• Nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt
Directions:
1.Cut out the stems and core of the apples, but leave the
bottoms intact.
Recent statistics
• Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United
States have diabetes.
• 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk
for developing type 2 diabetes.
While these symptoms can signal you may have
diabetes or be prediabetic, only a doctor can make a
diagnosis. Consult with your doctor to see if you should
be screened for diabetes
2.Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
3.Fill each apple with 1 tbsp. brown sugar. Sprinkle
cinnamon over apples.
4.Pour wine around the apples, cover with foil and bake 1 hr.
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES
Urinating
Often
Feeling
Feeling
Very Thirsty Very
HungryEven
Though You
Are Eating
Extreme
Fatigue
Blurry
Vision
Cuts/
Bruises
that are
Slow to
Heal
Tingling,
Pain, or
Numbness
in the Feet/
Hands (type
2 diabetes)
5.Cool before topping with a scoop of nonfat vanilla frozen
yogurt.
Nutritional Information: serving size: 1 apple
Calories 138; Total Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 26g; Fiber 5g;
Sodium 4mg; Potassium 220mg
Eating Well
Weight
Loss- Even
Though You
are Eating
More (type 1
Diabetes)
Diabetes.org
Continued…
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