Sugar Free Chocolate Cake Recipe

By Zach Doherty

In our world today, cases of diabetes and other related diseases are rising. People now are inventing alternative ways to solve this problem. Alternatives such as artificial sweeteners, fat - free food and other food substitutes are created to give people the freedom to eat what they want with less guilt.

Agree or disagree! Cakes are so irresistible. We all know that a cake contains sugar. From its frosting to the edible stuffs that are attached to the cake. That is why nutritionists are inventing recipes that will lessen the use of sugar. I know that many are looking for desserts and cake recipe that are "sugar - free". Here it is! I will give you a sugar - free chocolate cake recipe that you can indulge without any guilt or thinking about rising of your blood sugar.

Below is a step by step procedure on how you can create a sugar - free cake.

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
2 teaspoon of vanilla or almond flavor
2 1/4 cups of granulated artificial sweetener
1 3/4 cups of flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoon each of baking powder and baking soda
A dash of salt
1 cup of boiling water
Fudge sauce
Whipped topping or whipped cream
Fresh berries
Optional ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Optional powdered sugar and cocoa sprinkles

How to create sugar - free chocolate cakes

• Using a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.

• Combine eggs, vanilla, oil and milk and then mix them well.

• Create a space at the center of the dry ingredients and then pour the liquid mixture. Mix them well.

• Then add hot water and mix them well till they combine

• Mix the chips

• Grease the baking pan and then pour it, bake them to a temperature of 350F for 25 to 35 minutes.

• Use the rack to cool it.

• Dust it artificial sweetener and a little of cocoa.

• Then, cut and serve it using fudge sauce, berries and whipped cream.

Note:

If frozen well, the flavors will improve. Using foil will also help.

With the step by step procedure above, you can surely create a sugar - free cake that you want. You can also use some cake decorating flowers to make your cake attractive. Using cake decorating kits wisely is also a must in order to attain a cute and enticing cake that you and also your family will love. This cake recipe is sugar and just keep in mind to use also decorations such as birthday cake decoration that are also sugar - free.

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Gestational Diabetes Recipes and Meal Ideas

By Angie McAdams

Approximately 5% of all pregnant women in the US develop Gestational diabetes. It is becoming more and more common these days as so many people have bad eating habits. Even younger women in their twenties can be diagnosed as having Gestational diabetes. There are many questions pregnant women want to know the answers to, such as what types of food is safe for them to eat.

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Well, the underlying problem that causes Gestational diabetes in the first place is poor eating habits. Anyone who eats too many bad sugar and carbohydrates is at a risk. Eliminating a lot of sugar and carb is hard for some people, but it must be done in order to help treat Gestational diabetes. The internet is filled with thousands of Gestational diabetes recipes that are easy to cook and prepare.

There are many ways to modify a certain recipe in order to meet an individual's personal dietary needs. It is possible for a woman with Gestational diabetes to eat healthy foods without sacrificing flavor. A sample diet plan is always a good place to get started, and there are many recipes that can be included with it.

Here are some Gestational diabetes recipes.

Breakfast
Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal, therefore making a good choice for a breakfast recipe is essential. It is okay, occasionally, to have one carbohydrate with a breakfast meal. Food that is high in protein is important, also.

Some good breakfast ideas include:
Slice of whole wheat toast with an egg
Small bowl of blueberries and a few almonds
Half a banana
A small amount of all natural peanut butter on a slice of whole wheat bread

Lunch

There are many simple Gestational diabetes recipes that do not take long at all to prepare. These are great choices for those who do not have all the time needed for putting together a lunch meal. It is best to stick with 45 grams of carbohydrates for a midday meal.

Some good lunch ideas include:

Bowl of fresh veggies
Turkey sandwich with whole wheat bread, lettuce, and tomato
Small piece of fruit
Boneless, skinless chicken breast (it can be prepared earlier in the day or the night before.)
Tuna

Dinner

Gestational diabetes recipes for dinner usually consist of foods high in protein, such as fish and steak. Both of these are free of carbohydrates.

A few carbohydrates can be allowed with the grilled chicken, salmon, or tuna, however. Some ideas include:

Small serving of pasta
Baked potato
Sugar free yogurt
1 cup of fruit
1 cup of steamed asparagus

Desserts and snacks

Desserts and snacks can be eaten in between meals.

Here is a mini-cheesecake recipe that is very easy to make:

1 Cup of water
Unflavored gelatin
16 ounces of softened and cubed cream cheese
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3/4 cup of a sugar substitute
2 tablespoons of instant sugar free pudding mix

Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it stand for two minutes.
Microwave the mixture for 40-50 seconds and then stir.
Let mixture stand for a couple of minutes.
Add cream cheese cubes and stir some more.
Put in mixer and blend well.
Add pudding mix, vanilla extract, and the sugar substitute.
Pour into either muffin tins or 8" pie pan.
Put into freezer until firm.

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Simple and Easy Diabetic Recipes

By Alissa Carter

Having diabetes does not have to take over your life, it just makes you healthier, it forces you to do the things you should be doing in the first place. Like eating vegetables, going to sleep on time and taking regular exercise.

When you were first diagnosed you may remember having seen a nutritionist who will have told you almost everything there is to know about getting a balanced diet, everything you will have learnt in health class many years ago. It is important to remember that discoveries about food and health are almost constantly being made and therefore it is necessary to see your nutritionist at least every three years, if not more. It is also recommended that you keep a food diary for two weeks per every six months. This way you can keep tabs on what you are actually eating, rather than what you think you are eating (and yes there is a big difference.)

There are a few tips that can be imparted to you, from me an 8-year, post teenage, insulin pump user diabetic. Throughout the years I have come to learn many things, but here are the most important things to remember about your diet, and if you stick to these you will notice a huge improvement in your overall health as well as your levels.

1. Cut down on carbohydrates. I cannot tell you just how much this will effect your health. If you make your meals mostly vegetables and proteins, and very little carbohydrates then your levels will not have enough chance to go too badly. This is also giving your body more essential nutrients and minerals that you can only get from more vegetables and essential proteins.

2. Start the day with oats. You have probably heard about the GI diet, if you have not then make sure that you find out more information, as many people have found this really helpful. Oats are a low GI way to start the day, this means that the energy from the oats will last you a long time instead of coming in one short burst. It also means you won't be as hungry throughout the day.

3. Cut out alcohol. Is it really worth it? Alcohol plays havoc with your systems, and for diabetics it really is not worth the hassle. Having one cocktail can make your levels go up really high because of the hidden sugar content, and then plummet because this is the alcohols effect. It really is not worth it, have just a glass of red wine or a diet coke or a water if you are going out.

4. Switch to dark chocolate. This will be a huge difference, not only are you feeding yourself dramatically less sugar, but also you are eating more anti-oxidants and nutrients which are present in higher cocoa content chocolate.

5. Cook from fresh. Then you know whats in it. Does one of those funny words on the pack mean a complex sugar? This increases your awareness of what you actually eat in prepared meals, and cooking it takes some great energy that will help keep your levels in check.

6. No white flour. White flour is very high GI, whereas wholemeal varieties (of anything, rice, pasta or bread) are a low to medium GI which is so much better for you. These varieties are usually the more natural varieties and sometimes organic which has added extra benefits.

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This article was submitted by Alissa Carter. Find diabetes information at Juvenile Diabetes Blog.

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