Please Pass The Peanut Butter Peanut butter's gotten a bad rap, up until now. Nutritionists and health researchers are just learning that peanut butter is a good source of protein, fiber, folate, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and even phytochemicals!

Preparing a Bell Pepper Learn How to Prepare a Bell Pepper - it's easy if you know how! From The Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Cooking Lessons.

History of the Diabetic Diet The earliest recorded diabetic diet is in the Papyrus Ebers, which was written in about 1500 B.C. Those ancient physicians advocated wheat grains, fruit, and sweet beer-in other words, a high-carbohydrate diet.

Turkey Purchasing Pointers Whether purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey, consumers can be confident they are buying a quality product. The decision of which to purchase is based on personal preference in price and convenience. Oven-ready fresh and frozen birds are tucked into snug, air and water resistant plastic wraps immediately following processing. Air is removed as bags are sealed and shrunk so they fit the turkey almost as tightly as its own skin.

Picking The Best Spring Produce It's hard to go wrong in the supermarket produce department at this time of year. Peak spring vegetables are making their way to market, and the color, flavor and nutritional content of these seasonal delights couldn't be better. This makes spring a perfect time to try new vegetables!

How to Chop a Tomato Learn how to chop a tomato - it's easy if you know how! From The Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Cooking Lessons Department.

Springtime Is Prime Time For Artichokes Artichoke's nutty flavor and meaty texture make it a favorite vegetable of many Americans - whether cooked or raw, hot or cold, savored alone or with other ingredients in salads or cooked dishes.

Helpful Hints for Preparing Heart-Healthy Meals Take a look at these helpful hints so you can prepare healthier meals for you and your family.

Learn About Fennel There are two types of fennel, both with pale green, celerylike stems and bright green, feathery foliage. Find out more about fennel!

Fish and Shellfish - What's The Difference? All fish can be classified into two very broad categories: fish and shellfish. In the most basic terms, fish have fins, backbones, and gills, while shellfish have shells of one form or another.

Sucralose: Everything You Need to Know Sucralose is the only low-calorie sweetener made from sugar. It is used around the world as an ingredient in low-calorie processed foods and beverages, and as a tabletop sweetener available to consumers in supermarkets and other consumer outlets. Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Article

Sugar Substitutes: Americans Opt for Sweetness and Lite Many Americans seeking to control their weight, and diabetics seeking sugar alternatives, have turned to sugar substitutes, or artificial sweeteners, as a way to help lower their daily calorie count without having to give up their favorite foods. Four sugar substitutes are approved for use in a variety of foods.

5 Easy Steps to a Perfectly Roasted Turkey Learn how to roast the perfect turkey - this is a very helpful lesson for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime!

Chicken in the Kitchen The chicken can be prepared in almost any way imaginable, including baking, broiling, barbecuing, roasting, frying, poaching, braising, and stewing. Boning chicken will shorten any cooking time but will also slightly diminish the flavor. White meat and chicken without skin have fewer calories.