November 2014 Health


This National Diabetes Month, Be Smart About Your Heart:


Control the ABCs of Diabetes November is National Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes,


the


National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) wants you to Be Smart About Your Heart by managing the ABCs of Diabetes.


More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and it is estimated that one in every four


people with diabetes does not even know they have the disease. If left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke.


The National Diabetes Education


Program (NDEP) and the Hampton Roads Messenger wants people with diabetes to know that heart disease can be a serious health problem for people with diabetes. The good news is that people with diabetes can lower their chances of having diabetes-relat- ed heart problems by managing their Diabetes ABCs.


• A is for the A1C test (A-one-C). This is a blood test that measures your


average blood sugar (glucose) level over the past three months.


• B is for Blood pressure. • C is for Cholesterol. • S is for stopping smoking. If you have diabetes,


doctor pressure,


about and


your Cholesterol


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com


The Hampton Roads Messenger 7


HRM Healthy Eating Recipes Sweet Potato Pie


This classic soul food has been made over with your heart in mind. Preparing your favorite traditional dishes the heart healthy way will put you and your family on the road to healthy living while honoring your African American culinary heritage. It’s good for you and tastes good, too. You can’t beat that!


Ingredients


Crust Ingredients: • 1¼ cups flour • ¼ teaspoon sugar • ⅓ cup fat-free milk • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil


Filling Ingredients: • ¼ cup white sugar • ¼ cup brown sugar • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg • 3 large eggs, beaten


• ¼ cup evaporated fat-free milk, canned


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• 3 cups sweet potatoes (cooked and mashed)


Nutrition Information


Makes 16 servings Serving size: 1 slice


talk to your


A1C, Blood numbers.


Your ABC goals will depend on how long you have had diabetes, and other health problems. If you smoke, ask for help or call 1-800-QUITNOW.


For more information, please visit www.YourDiabetesInfo.org/Diabetes- Month2014External Web Site Policy to learn more.


Each serving provides: Calories: 147 Total Fat: 3 g Saturated fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 98 mg Total Fiber: 2 g Protein: 4 g Carbohydrates: 27 g Potassium: 293 mg


5 Directions


Crust Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350 ºF. 2. Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl. 3. Add milk and vegetable oil to flour mixture.


4. Stir with fork until mixed. Then form pastry into a smooth ball with your hands.


5. Roll the ball between two 12-inch squares of waxed paper using short, brisk strokes until pastry reaches edge of paper.


6. Peel off top of paper and invert crust into 9-inch pie plate.


Filling Preparation: 1. Combine sugars, salt, nutmeg, and eggs. 2. Add milk and vanilla. Stir. 3. Add sweet potatoes and mix well. 4. Pour mixture into pie crust.


5. Bake for 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown.


6. Cool and cut into 16 slices.


Dot your ’s & cross your ’s. Lower your diabetes risk.


Keep your blood pressure in check


Eat your veggies Relax Skip sugary drinks Lift weights Pregnant? Get moving


Get moving & eat right


Turn off the TV


Model healthy habits For more tips and information, visit www.evms.edu/diabetesrisk


Control your weight


Monitor cholesterol


Visit your doctor


Fat-Free


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