ImTypeFree Announces ImTypeFree Diabetes Recipe Contest 1st Place Winner
ImTypeFree Diabetes Recipe Contest winner makes every meal a diabetic one.
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) July 11, 2007
Donna Noel, the 1st place winner of the ImTypeFree Diabetes Recipe Contest (www. ImTypeFree. com) has been following a diabetic diet since 1977…here's the catch…she's not diabetic.
"Years ago, I attended an intense lifestyle change educational session with my husband who was diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes," Noel said. "I was so impressed with the doctor who educated us. He said that although his family wasn't diabetic, they follow a diabetic diet by choice and noted that if everyone ate diabetic meals, they could eliminate scores of other health problems," she added.
Thousands of families across the country are choosing to prepare diabetic meals. A choice that is made easier by the fact that diabetic meals are prepared with health prioritized as first on the menu.
"Diabetic meals are healthy, balanced and nutritional. The meals prepared to manage diabetes not only help diabetics manage their illness; but is beneficial to all those trying to have healthier lives," said Ann-Marie Stephens, the co-founder of ImTypeFree. com.
Noel's "White Bean Basil Chicken Salad" recipe was chosen for its combination of protein, flavor and texture, all in one deliciously simple salad.
White Bean Basil Chicken Salad Recipe:
2 cups of cooked chicken, cut into strips or cubes
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 19oz can of cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 c. lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced into ribbons
2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice
½ tsp Tabasco sauce
½ tsp black pepper
8 butter lettuce leaves
Mix all ingredients together, except lettuce, and serve salad in curled butter lettuce leaf cups.
Noel is grateful for the doctors and dieticians who have given her the knowledge to prepare meals that enhance her family's and friends' health.
"We're so much luckier with today's knowledge," she said. "With that, I say…exercise, eat, drink and be merry; but watch your food choices so you can feel good again tomorrow."
Visit www. ImTypeFree. com to view the recipes of all the ImTypeFree Recipe Contest winners and prepare them for your next meal. Also signup for the ImTypeFree newsletter to receive up-to-date Diabetes information and news.
About ImTypeFree
ImTypeFree. com is a Diabetes information resource that addresses all aspects of life affected by Diabetes; diet, nutrition, fitness, medication, prevention and treatment.
ImTypeFree founders, Ann-Marie and Ed Stephens have had many close family members affected by Diabetes. They began development of the site in 2006 in response to their family members' remarks that obtaining easily accessible, yet comprehensive, information about the disease is difficult. Ann-Marie is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and has worked as a Senior Executive at Circuit City Stores, Frito-Lay and Procter and Gamble. Ed has a background in scientific research and product development for companies such as Procter and Gamble, Avon Products, The Drackett Company, and Frito-Lay. The couple lives in Richmond, VA with their two sons.
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