Fruit For Summer

"Fruit for Summer & Safe for Diabetics"

Blueberries, Elderberries, Blackberries, Loganberries, Strawberries etc. There are loads to choose from. You can find their respective seasons in the fruit list below.


Acai fruit are incredibly nutritious. Unfortunately, acai fruit are quite rare in greengrocers and supermarkets. But you can often find acai fruit in fruit juice and smoothies.


Goji Berries are another nutritious choice. In fact, Goji Berries are one of the most nutritionally dense fruits on the planet!

Why Goji berries? They're rich in antioxidants & provide little stress on your blood sugar levels.

Just know that goji berries are often found dried, but this can concentrate the sugars within and may contain added oils which could be bad for your diabetes.

Avocados - Season: Spring
Don't be put off by the fat content. Very little of it is saturated. Avocados are rich in Poly and Mono-unsaturated fats.

Why avocado? Rich in vitamins A, B & E and contain a high antioxidant level.

NOTE: Avocados should be firm but soft when bought. Press them gently, if it feels like its going to give way, it's a good 'en.


Figs - Season: Autumn
Black or green, it doesn't matter. The nutrients within the figs are highest when they are fresh.

Why Figs? Figs are rich in essential minerals. they are particularly high in potassium, calcium, and iron.

NOTE: Avoid dried figs! THIS ISN'T GOOD FOR YOUR BLOOD SUGAR! The sugars are concentrated in the fruit when dried so if you eat them, only eat a couple.

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Egg Sandwich-Open Faced

Servings 4 (1 open-face sandwich each)
Carb. per serving 17g
Prep time 15 minutes

1 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame), thawed.


1 small avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled.


2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper

4 thin slices firm-texture whole wheat bread, toasted, or
2 whole wheat pita rounds, split in half horizonally

4 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced


prep info;

1. In large bowl, combine edamame, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt(optional), use a fork or potato masher to mash ingredients together until avocado is smooth and edamame is coursely mashed. Stir in sweet pepper.

2. Spread edamame mixture on top of bread slices or on pita halves. Arrange egg slices on edamame mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper.

per serving;

240 cal, 14g total fat (3g sat. fat), 212 chol., 293mg sodium, 17g carbs, 6g fiber, 14g protien. Carb of choice; 1

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