{"id":22903,"date":"2015-09-01T06:55:11","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T11:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ou.org\/life\/?p=22903"},"modified":"2016-12-07T04:09:15","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T09:09:15","slug":"linda_gassenheimer_diabetes_friendly_dinner_whole_family_will_love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/life\/food\/cooking\/linda_gassenheimer_diabetes_friendly_dinner_whole_family_will_love\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes-Friendly Dinner the Whole Family Will Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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My friend, an art teacher, called me in tears. Her husband had just been diagnosed with type II diabetes. She spent an hour with a dietitian at the hospital, but still didn\u2019t know what to make for dinner. Actually, what to make that was quick and easy and that her husband would eat.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s not alone. How many of you know someone, a friend, a family member or perhaps yourself, who are dealing with this disease? It seems to touch everyone. While promoting my latest book, Mix \u2018n\u2019 Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes<\/i>, I was surprised at every<\/b> interview people came up to me for more information for someone they knew.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an astounding fact:
\nAccording to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there are about 20.8 million<\/b> children and adults in the United States who have diabetes and 54 million<\/b> people who are pre-diabetic.<\/p>\n

And another point for all of us:
\nThe ADA says people with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as anyone else. We all need a healthful way to eat.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick, tasty recipe that will please the whole family.<\/p>\n

Cheers and bon appetite!<\/p>\n

SAUTEED TILAPIA WITH SAFFRON BROCCOLI AND POTATOES AND KIWIS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE<\/p>\n

Steamed broccoli and potatoes take on new flavors with the addition of saffron. This side dish is the perfect accompaniment to a sauteed fish fillet with scallion topping.<\/p>\n

Helpful Hints:<\/p>\n