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Why should I pay attention to my A1c?

The hemoglobin A1c is a measurement of average blood sugar over approximately the past 3 months. This is an important value to know because it can provide an overall picture of how well you are managing your diabetes. If your A1c is very high, changes need to be made to your treatment plan. The goal for most people with diabetes is keep the A1c below 7%. Talk to your physician or diabetes educator if you need help with improving your A1c value.

 

Recipe of the Week: Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

 Ingredients
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
  • 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Directions

 

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

 

Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

 

Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

 

Per Serving:

(serving size = 1/2 cup) Makes 4 servings total.

 

Calories 105; Total Fat 6g (Sat Fat 2g, Mono Fat 2g, Poly Fat 0g); Protein 5g; Carb 8.5g; Fiber 1.5g; Cholesterol 1mg; Sodium 222mg  

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  Zucchini Crisps
August 8th, 2013
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