The Big Blue Test
So.....
What's that all about?
Today is World Diabetes Day.
At 1400 (2pm) local time (your time, wherever you are) diabetics the world over are taking part in the Big Blue Test.
It's a simple thing: Test your blood glucose levels at 2pm. Go exercise for 15 minutes; then test again.
A diabetic can lower their blood sugar levels one of two ways:
Inject insulin
Exercise
Particularly, if one is only a little high, exercise can be an effective way of getting one's blood sugar down.
And with less of a risk of lowering it too much.
Correcting a high with insulin can cause a low.
Then one corrects the low with some carbs - and runs the risk of a high.
It can get to be a bit of a roller coaster.
Next time you're high - try a brisk walk.
Then, as a reward, try this.
Stir-fried Sesame Chicken
Peanut butter adds a creaminess to stir fries, as well as a subtle, almost sesame flavor. The finish of toasted sesame seeds carries the flavor through. You can buy toasted sesame seeds or toast them yourself in minutes.
2 chicken breasts 300gr, 10.6oz
2 ribs celery 100gr, 3.5oz
2 carrots 180gr, 6.4oz
1 onion 145gr, 5.1oz
2 cloves garlic 8gr, .28oz
2 tsp minced, fresh ginger 5gr, .17oz
2 tsp olive oil 9gr, .32oz
1 tsp sesame oil 4.5gr, .16oz
1 tbs soy sauce 16gr, .56oz
1 cup chicken stock 225gr, 8oz
1 tbs cornstarch (corn flour, maizena) 8gr, .28oz
2 tbs sherry 30gr, 1oz
2 tbs peanut butter 32gr, 1.1oz
2 tbs sesame seeds, toasted 18gr, .64oz
Basmati rice
Toast sesame seeds in a dry, nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, 3 - 6 minutes. Start flipping them or shaking the skillet after 1 - 2 minutes and remove as soon as light brown. Set aside.
Slice celery at an angle. Cut carrots into matchsticks. Cut onion into quarters, lengthwise, then slice thinly. Mince garlic. Peel a small section of ginger, cut into thin slices, then mince. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
Heat oils in large skillet. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, celery, carrot and sauté 5 minutes longer. Remove to a plate. Add chicken to skillet and sauté 5 minutes. Return vegetables to skillet. Add soy sauce, stock, cover and simmer, 5 minutes.
To finish: Dissolve cornstarch in sherry. Increase heat under skillet. Add peanut butter and stir until dissolved. Add cornstarch and stir until thickened. Add half of the toasted sesame seeds, stir. Spoon over rice, sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds and serve.
Basmati Rice
1/2 cup Basmati rice 90gr, 3.2oz
1 tsp butter 5gr, .18oz
1 cup chicken stock 225gr, 8oz
Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and sauté, stirring for 2 - 3 minutes. Add stock or water. Cook rice for length of time on package. When done fluff with fork and serve.
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Entire Recipe / per serving
Calories: 1370 / 685
Total Carbohydrates: 128 / 64
Dietary Fiber: 16 / 8
Total Fat: 52 / 26
Saturated Fat: 11 / 5.5
Cholesterol: 218 / 109
Protein: 91 / 45.5
Calcium: 386 / 193
Sodium: 2358 / 1179
Glycemic Index: low
I try to be accurate, but I do not guarantee it. I use 'grams' as the unit of weight; with an approximate conversion to ounces.For more recipes check out my internet cook book: Easy Gourmet Dinners
