While lemon and lime are traditional summer flavors, you can add a little extra to your gatherings — from picnics and brunches — with these refreshing and flavorful desserts. Quick and easy to make, these Lemon Bars feature a soft crust and a tangy, sweet filling topped with powdered sugar while these Lime Cheesecake Bars are rich and creamy with just the right amount of tartness.
Lemon Bars
Recipe courtesy of Better Homesand Gardens
Lemon Bars
YIELD: Makes 32 to 36 bars
INGREDIENTS:
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons, all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus for topping
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup light cream, half-and-half or milk
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 350° F. Line 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil; allow overhang. Grease foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Press mixture into bottom of baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes.
To make filling: In medium bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, remaining flour, lemon zest, lemon juice and light cream. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Grasp foil overhang and lift from pan. Cut into bars. Sprinkle powdered sugar over bars before serving.
Lime Cheesecake Bars
Recipe courtesy of Eagle Brand
Lime Cheesecake Bars
YIELD: Makes 18 to 20 bars
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
7 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/3 cup flaked coconut, packed
2 (8-ounce) packages plain cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup lime juice
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400°F. With mixer fitted with flat paddle, combine flour and sugar; add butter and egg yolk; blend until combined. Mix in coconut. Press dough evenly into bottom of greased 13×9-inch glass baking dish. Bake 12 to 14 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. With mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs; mix until just combined. Stir in lime juice. Pour batter over baked crust. Once oven has cooled to 350°F, bake 17 to 22 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Cover and chill 2 hours before serving.
Earlier this year, judges sampled over 750 of the best Virginia wines from across the Commonwealth. With 79 wineries receiving 137 Gold Medals, the highest 12 ranking red, white, and sparkling wines make up the 2024 “Governor’s Cup® Competition.”
I had an opportunity to sample six of the 12 highest ranking wines. Here are my tasting notes.
NV Crosskeys Vineyards, “Blanc de Noirs,” Brut, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. (100% Pinot Noir) Citrus scented aroma with wondrous flavors of cherry, apples, and baked bread. Dry with notes of orange, gingerbread, and bitter almond with a creamy finish. A top-notch sparkling wine. Pair this bubbly with light fruit tarts or an apple crisp.
2022 October One Vineyard “Albariño,” Leesburg, Virginia. Pale golden color with a perfumed aroma of apricots, mango, kiwi, and white flowers. It’s dry with mouth-watering orange citrus notes and tasting almost like a green apple Jolly Rancher! Try it with fish tacos or vegetable tempura.
2022 Paradise Springs Winery “Petit Manseng,” Clifton, Northern Virginia. (Aged in “concrete eggs” for seven months.) Very aromatic with tropical fruit notes of pineapple, mango, and papaya. Dry with rich flavors of peach, pear, and dried apricot. Lemon and green apple aftertaste. Grilled halibut with a lemon-butter sauce works for me.
2019 Cave Ridge Vineyard “Fossil Hill Reserve” Red Wine, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. (Blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot) (Aged in both French and Hungarian oak barrels for 14 months.) Medium-full bouquet of dark fruit- black currants, cherries, and blackberries. Medium-bodied with flavors of black plums, tea, black olives, and vanilla. Still tannic with a pleasing aftertaste. Enjoy with a rack of lamb and spicy wild rice.
2019 Breaux Vineyards, The Fog “Nebbiolo Reserve,” Purcellville, Northern Virginia. (Aged 18 months in 85% French and 15% American oak barrels) Garnet red with a full bouquet and taste of black fruit, overripe cherries, balsam, spicy chocolate, and dried tobacco. Dry and warming with additional flavors of red licorice, cassis, and oak. The finish is balanced, and the aftertaste is quite long and pleasing. Pair with a blackened steak and gilled Romaine lettuce.
2017 Bluestone Vineyard “Petit Verdot,” Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. (Aged 22 months in American oak barrels). Deep, dark colored with an earthy, dark berry bouquet with flavors of black licorice, plums, dark chocolate, and vanilla. Additional hints of earth, nutmeg, smoke, and pencil shavings. Serve with smoky pulled pork and a side of grilled mushrooms.
Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon.com). He consults and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com OR [email protected]
A Column Promoting a More Earth-Friendly Lifestyle
By John L. Turner
John Turner
The collective impacts to the environment to grow the food that sustains us is astronomical. Using more of the food you purchase is a worthwhile way to reduce your impact on the planet.
A recent article in Living Well (a Newsday supplement) points out that when it comes to produce it’s not just the typical vegetable target that you bought that’s edible, but often the entire plant. And the bonus is no food waste and your dollar is stretched a tiny bit further.
For example, you can eat all of a beet plant, not just the delicious roots. The stems and leaves are delicious when sautéed and the same whole plant approach can be taken with carrots and leeks. If you like collard greens or kale don’t throw away the “ribs” but sauté or roast them.
Another delicious use of the whole plant involves broccoli and cauliflower. The ribs and stems of both can be spiralized or disked and cooked. They taste as good as the heads themselves. No need to have any of these plant parts in your compost bin or worse yet in the garbage!
A resident of Setauket, author John L. Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.
Stony Brook resident Jay Gao snapped this photo of artist Denise Franzino creating a beautiful work of art at Frank Melville Memorial Park while attending Gallery North’s 20th annual Wet Paint Festival in Setauket’s historic district on June 1. The well-attended two-day event featured over 40 artists, plein air art tours, nature and history walks, a visit from Sweetbriar Nature Center and live music.
Want a social ice breaker with even the most reluctant neighbor? Get a dog!
People share quite a bit about themselves when they’re reaching down to pet a pooch who stares them in the eyes, wags his tail and appreciates their attention.
Thoughts, ideas, and pieces of themselves come pouring out in a range of categories.
Shaggy dog tales: Friends, neighbors and strangers in a park often offer vignettes about their own dogs. They talk about how much they enjoy having them in the house, how their beloved pets are eating the furniture, and how delighted they are to return to the house to find creatures who, unlike their teenage children, are genuinely happy to see them.
Would that they could: Even as they pet my eager dog, they sometimes share wistful thoughts about how they’d like to have their own dog. They travel too much, can’t get up early enough or have friends and family members who are allergic. Some are still in mourning for their late canine friends and can’t imagine getting another one.
Dog whisperers: Then, there are those people who know what your dog is feeling and thinking far better than you, despite the fact that you have lived with your dog for years? They direct their not so-subtle observations to the dog. “Oh, you adorable puppy, you look so hot. Are you hot? Do you need water? Do you need a bath? Do you need a better owner than this eavesdropping oaf at the other end of your leash?” Or, perhaps, “Are you walking too far for your short legs? Do you wish your owner would get more of his exercise at the gym and less of it taking you for these marathon walks?” “Are you hungry? Do you need a snack? Is your mean old owner trying to lose weight himself so he’s not feeding you enough?” Sometimes, of course, those people are right and my dog is hot, tired, or hungry. Then again, he’s a dog attached to a stomach, so he’s always hungry.
Feel free to unload while my dog does the same: While my dog relieves himself, people share considerable information about their lives. One woman told me, in eerie overtones with the show “Dear Evan Hansen,” how she and her ex-husband felt the need to intervene with a daughter battling mental health issues. Fortunately, the daughter and her parents are doing well.
The keep away owners: Some dog owners use their dog or dogs as shields, walking them at rapid paces on tight leashes, making it clear that they, and their dogs, have no interest in catching up. They are out getting some air or exercise and they have no need to give their dogs a chance to sniff each other, or to compare thoughts on anything from the weather to the best way to get rid of that not-so-fresh dog smell.
The couple competition: Even as dogs have non verbal cues as they approach each other, so, too, do humans. Some couples, who are walking next to each other, break apart, as one person is eager to be the first to pet the dog. Like Groucho Marx, my dog is more interested in joining the clubs that might not want him as much, and maneuvers around the extended hand to try to win over the more reluctant walker. The eager petter will whine, “what about me?” My dog either ignores him or gives that person the dog equivalent of an exasperated eye roll.
The dog watchers: Yes, I know it sounds conspiratorial, but they do exist. People sometimes sit in their homes, watching carefully to see if a dog leaves an unattended, unwanted dropping on their lawn. Eager to catch their neighbors in the act, they have cameras at the ready to document the offending moment.
The fact collectors: Some people seem more interested in learning details about my dog than they do in hearing about me. They ask me to remind them how old he is — one day older than when you asked yesterday — how much he weighs, where I got him, how he sleeps, and what games he likes to play. With them, it might be better to skip the “How are you doing?” and go straight to “How’s your dog’s day going?”
Anumber of my relatives and friends were born in June, so that means lots of birthdays to celebrate. My dad was born in June, and so was my brother. My granddaughter’s birth, the first child of my middle son and daughter-in-law, lit up the month of June for me. She was the first girl in a long familial string of boys. Then there is my West Coast cousin and several friends who all made their appearance on Earth in the same month.
I’m not good at buying presents or mailing cards, but I do try my best to remember the dates and to extend happy wishes. I adore celebrations and the digital age has helped in that regard. I send texts and emails, and if I don’t think it will cause too much grief hearing my atonal voice, I call the person and sing a heartfelt “Happy Birthday.”
I learned of the entitlement of birthdays when I started elementary school. Feeling left out, I watched as classmates offered cupcakes and blew out candles that their mothers brought to class, while I rued the fact that I was a summer baby: no classmates, no groupsto sing to me.
Little did I know then that my dad’s family never celebrated his or his siblings’ birthdays. Perhaps it had something to do with there being nine children and that they were dirt poor.
My unfortunate mother never knew when she was born. Her mother, who could have told her, died when she was an infant, and I guess no one else really cared. All she knew was that it was sometime during harvest season.
Well, I changed all that.
I came home from school one day, I guess about second grade, and professed outrage at never having a birthday party. My parents, innocently trying to eat dinner, seemed at first puzzled, then embarrassed at the oversight. They asked me what a party would entail, and I explained about the cake, the candles, the guests and the presents. And when it was time for my birthday, they made amends, that year and every subsequent year until I was married.
I appreciated their response, even going so far as to assign my mother a birthday in the midst of October, which I assumed was harvest time, and which we then celebrated annually—I believe to my mother’s delight.
Did you know that birthdays are a fairly recent consideration?
According to “The Atlantic,” only in the middle of the 19th century did some middle-class Americans celebrate birthdays, and not until the early 20th century, when my parents were born, did birthday celebrations start to be a nationwide tradition. The magazine ties together birthday observances with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, during which the matter of time became more of a focus generally due to factory and labor hours.
The song, “Happy Birthday to You,” the most popular song in the English language according to the Guinness World Records, is only somewhat older than its 100th birthday.
Supposedly two American sisters, Patty and Mildred J. Hill, composed the melody in 1893, but that’s disputed.
As the 20th century unfolded, birthdays became a time to honor ordinary individuals, usually with cakes and candles, but in some circles, with fruit. It has also become a reason for families and friends to gather, both to appreciate one of its members and to reunite, however briefly. Birthdays ending in 0’s and 5’s are particularly special.
Today, birthdays are often regarded by those experiencing them as a time for evaluating their lives. Have they met their goals? How are they doing compared to their contemporaries? Do they look their age? Are they living the lives they desire?
It’s a day to be pampered by one’s friends and loved ones and to pamper one’s self. Some people go on trips. Others buy themselves presents that perhaps they have always wanted.
And some, at the end of their day, breath a sigh of relief, knowing that they don’t have to face another birthday for a whole year.
This weeks shelter pet is Cadbury, a healthy, fluffy, all white, domestic (male) rabbit that was brought to the Smithtown Animal Shelter as a stray.
Animal experts initially believed there was a possibility someone would come looking for him, but no one did. Cadburys captivating personality suits his majestic good looks. He is very inquisitive and boasts a natural sense of adventure. While Cadbury is cautiously beginning to make new furry friends at the shelter, he will instantly befriend anyone willing to share a sweet treat with him. He’s all personality!
Cadbury would thrive in a home that can provide space for him to run and exercise. Small cages are not recommended, especially for a boy his size. Let’s help Cadbury begin his greatest adventure yet and find a forever home where he will be idolized as a cherished member of one lucky family.If you are interested in meeting Cadbury, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting.
The Town of Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Visitor hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com.
Please note thatSmithtown Animal Shelter is set up to accommodate Dogs and Cats exclusively. Only one exotic pet is able to be assisted at a time.
Boating, whether for fishing, leisure or sport, is a cherished pastime that brings joy to many residents all over the Island. However, with the thrill and relaxation that come with boating, there is an accompanying responsibility that must not be overlooked — safety! This is why National Safe Boating Week, observed from May 18-24 this year, holds such significance for our waterfront communities.
National Safe Boating Week serves as a vital reminder of the importance of adhering to safety protocols on the water. Statistics from the U.S. Coast Guard highlight that the vast majority of boating accidents are preventable. In 2023 alone, there were 3,844 boating incidents, resulting in 564 fatalities. Alarmingly, 75% of these deaths were due to drowning, and 87% of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. There was also a total of property damage of $63 million.
These statistics are a valuable reminder that simple precautions can save lives.
Importance of life preservers
One of the simplest yet most effective safety measures is wearing a life jacket. Modern life jackets are designed for comfort and ease of use. Ensuring that each passenger on your vessel is properly outfitted with a life jacket is a basic yet critical step in boating safety. It is not just about compliance with regulations, it is about safeguarding lives.
Boating safety courses
Understanding how to operate your boat and navigate the waters is crucial. Boating safety courses are widely available and provide essential knowledge on navigation rules, emergency procedures and boat handling. These courses are not just for beginners. Even experienced boaters can benefit from refresher classes to stay updated on the latest safety practices and regulations.
The U.S. Power Squadrons offer a plethora of courses for those seeking boating safety advice, information and knowledge. Visit their website, www.usps.org/sss-boating-courses, for more information. Additionally, New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation has over 55 years of experience teaching captains to operate their boats safely. It offers an in-classroom course option designed as a comprehensive study of boating safety to teach the fundamentals of safe boating operation at parks.ny.gov/boating/boating-safety-class.
Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol is a leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. Like driving, operating a boat under the influence impairs judgment, balance and coordination, significantly increasing the risk of an accident. Our community must recognize that boating under the influence is not only illegal but also endangers everyone on the water. Designating a sober captain is a responsible choice that can prevent tragedies.
Be prepared
Being prepared for emergencies can make a significant difference in the outcome of a boating trip. This includes having a well-equipped first-aid kit, signaling devices and a fire extinguisher on board. Additionally, boaters should file a float plan with a friend or family member, detailing the trip’s destination, purpose and timeframe. This simple step can expedite rescue efforts in case of an emergency. Regular vessel safety checks are essential, too.
We share the responsibility of promoting and practicing boating safety. Even after National Safe Boating Week, let us commit to making our waterways safer for everyone. By embracing safety measures, educating ourselves and others and fostering a culture of responsibility, we can ensure that boating remains a joyous and safe activity for everyone. It is, after all, one of Long Island’s main attractions.
Welcome to the 29th edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home.
Jazz
Meet Jazz
This cool customer is Jazz, a twelve year old Yorkie mix up for adoption at Little Shelter in Huntington. While some may consider him a senior, he’s still lively and has plenty of dance moves to accompany any music you choose, whether it’s swing, big band, easy listening or the jive. Lighthearted, as well as light on his feet, he is the most delightful sidekick and companion. Chatty and charismatic, he’ll soon have you convinced to let him move in, share your blanket, and make him pancakes for breakfast! If our boy Jazz sounds like the one for you, do the hustle over to Little Shelter, sign on the dotted line, and waltz away with your new best friend! 631-368-8770, ext. 21
Meowy
Meet Meowy
This special senior has the staff at the Smithtown Animal Shelter all by the heartstrings. Estimated to be around 14 years old, this black and white tuxedo gets along with dogs, children and other cats. Found as a stray with a severe abscess on her hind end, Meowy is all healed up, but it left a little weakness in her sphincter giving her occassional fecal incontinence where she sleeps. We know that this is not ideal, but there is a home out there that will love her despite this. She loves to be petted , eats up any attention you will give her, and will sit on your lap for hours. She is a good girl for grooming and vet visits. This love muffin would make a great addition to any home. 631-360-757
Peanut Butter
Meet Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter is as delicious as her name…This adorable female, tan Dachshund mix is approximately ten years young and by all definitions, is absolutely perfect. This poor baby was surrendered to the Smithtown Animal Shelter through no fault of her own.She adores being in the company of people and will not hesitate to greet new friends with hopes of receiving a good petting in return. This sweet girl has a fondness for snuggles and has a lot of unconditional love to give one lucky family.
Peanut Butter’s ideal home can include a calm doggie sibling, possibly cats and kids preferably over the age of twelve. Little Peanut Butter deserves to have the happy ever after she was cheated out of. Let’s all help share Peanut Butter’s story, in hopes of giving her the very best life imaginable.
If you are interested in meeting Peanut Butter please schedule a date/time to properly interact in a domestic setting, which includes a Meet and Greet Room, the dog runs, and a Dog Walk trail. 631-360-7575
Licorice
Meet Licorice
A six-year-old Labrador/Collie mix at Little Shelter in Huntington, this handsome, likable fellow is Licorice. Looking for an active family where he can be the only four-legged member, he’s hoping for a big backyard and endless games of fetch. Intelligent and adventurous, he’ll inspire you to try new things….the sky’s the limit with this one by your side! Possessing a strong work ethic, he’ll strive to become your best friend and most loyal companion, simply asking for the same in return. An added bonus? Licorice is known to have health benefits and acts as an antioxidant…we call this a win-win! 631-368-8770, ext. 2
Free Rabies Vaccinations
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the Town of Brookhaven will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter located at 300 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven. The clinic is available to all county residents, however, the quantity of vaccine is limited and available only while supplies last. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats and ferrets must be in carriers. 631-451-6953
Adopt & Rescue Event
Save the date! Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington will host Anna & Raven’s Adopt & Rescue event on Saturday, June 22 from noon to 5 p.m. There will be numerous dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens up for adoption. Enjoy live music, raffle baskets and more! For more information, call 631-368-8770, ext. 21 or visit wwww.annaandraven.com/anna-raven-adopt-rescue.
Rescue is a lifestyle. Adopt, don’t shop.
Check out the next Paw Prints in the issue of June 27.
Paw Prints is generously sponsored by Mark T. Freeley, Esq.
Our understanding of type 2 diabetes management is continually evolving. With this, we need to retire some older guidance. Here, we review a few common myths and the research that debunks them.
Myth: Fruit should be limited or avoided.
Fact: Diabetes patients are often advised to limit fruit in any form — whether whole, juiced, or dried — because it can raise your sugars. This is only partly true.
Yes, fruit juice and dried fruit should be avoided, because they do raise or spike glucose (sugar) levels. This includes dates, raisins, and apple juice, which are often added to “no sugar” foods to sweeten them. The same does not hold true for whole fruit, whether fresh or frozen. Studies have shown that patients with diabetes don’t experience sugar level spikes, whether they limit whole fruits or consume an abundance (1). In a different study, whole fruit was even shown to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (2).
In yet another study, researchers considered the impacts of different types of whole fruits on glucose levels. They found that berries reduced glucose levels the most, but even bananas and grapes reduced these levels (3). That’s right, bananas and grapes, two fruits people associate with spiking sugar levels and increasing carbohydrate load, actually lowered these levels. The only fruit tested that seemed to have a mildly negative impact on sugars was cantaloupe.
Whole fruit is not synonymous with sugar. One reason for the beneficial effect is the fruits’ flavonoids, or plant micronutrients, but another is their fiber.
Myth: All carbohydrates raise your sugars.
Fact: Fiber is one type of carbohydrate that has distinct benefits. It is important for reducing risk for an array of diseases and for improving their outcomes. This is also true for type 2 diabetes.
Two very large prospective observational studies, the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and NHS II, showed that plant fiber helped reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (4). Researchers looked at lignans, a type of plant fiber, specifically examining the metabolites enterodiol and enterolactone. They found that patients with type 2 diabetes have substantially lower levels of these metabolites in their urine, compared to the control group without diabetes. There was a direct relationship between the amount of metabolites and the reduction in diabetes risk: the more they consumed and the more metabolites in their urine, the lower the risk. The authors encourage patients to eat more of a plant-based diet to get this benefit.
Foods with lignans include cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower; an assortment of fruits and whole grains; flaxseed; and sesame seeds (5). The researchers could not determine which plants contributed the greatest benefit; however, they believe antioxidant activity drives this effect.
Myth: You should you avoid soy when you have diabetes.
Fact: In diabetes patients with nephropathy (kidney damage or disease), soy consumption was associated with kidney function improvements (6). There were significant reductions in urinary creatinine levels and proteinuria (protein in the urine), both signs that the kidneys are beginning to function better.
This was a four-year, small, randomized control trial with 41 participants. The control group’s diet comprised 70 percent animal protein and 30 percent vegetable protein, while the treatment group’s diet consisted of 35 percent animal protein, 35 percent textured soy protein and 30 percent vegetable protein.
This is very important, since diabetes patients are 20 to 40 times more likely to develop nephropathy than those without diabetes (7). It appears that soy protein may put substantially less stress on the kidneys than animal protein. However, those who have hypothyroidism and low iodine levels should be cautious about soy consumption; some studies suggest it might interfere with synthetic thyroid medications’ effectiveness (8).
Myth: Bariatric surgery is a good alternative to lifestyle changes.
Fact: Bariatric surgery has grown in prevalence for treating severely obese (BMI>35 kg/m²) and obese (BMI >30 kg/m²) diabetes patients. In a meta-analysis of 16 randomized control trials and observational studies, the procedure led to better results than conventional medicines over a 17-month follow-up period for HbA1C (three-month blood glucose), fasting blood glucose and weight loss (9). During this period, 72 percent of those patients treated with bariatric surgery went into diabetes remission and had significant weight loss.
However, after 10 years without proper management involving lifestyle changes, only 36 percent remained in diabetes remission, and many regained weight. Thus, even with bariatric surgery, altering diet and exercise are critical to maintaining long-term benefits.
We still have a lot to learn with diabetes, but our understanding of how to manage lifestyle modifications, specifically diet, is becoming clearer. Emphasizing a plant-based diet focused on whole fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes can improve your outcomes. If you choose a medical approach, bariatric surgery is a viable option, but you still need to make significant lifestyle changes to sustain its benefits.
References:
(1) Nutr J. 2013 Mar. 5;12:29. (2) Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Apr.;95:925-933. (3) BMJ online 2013 Aug. 29. (4) Diabetes Care. online 2014 Feb. 18. (5) Br J Nutr. 2005;93:393–402. (6) Diabetes Care. 2008;31:648-654. (7) N Engl J Med. 1993;328:1676–1685. (8) Thyroid. 2006 Mar;16(3):249-58. (9) Obes Surg. 2014;24:437-455.
Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.
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