Diabetic Recipes

Fresh Tropical Fruit

(makes 16 servings)

Flesh of 1 6 1/2-inch (16 cm) cantaloupe, cut into small pieces or scooped into balls

Flesh of 1 6 1/2-inch (16 cm) honeydew melon, cut into small pieces or scooped into balls

Flesh of 1 3-pound (1.4 kg) pineapple, cubed

2	medium bananas, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise on the diagonal

3	large star fruits (carambola), sliced crosswise

4	large kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced

1/2	pound (225 g) seedless green grapes, separated from the stems

1/4	cup (59 ml) fresh lime juice

Combine all fruits in a large bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and gently stir.
Chill until ready to serve.

Per serving:	109 calories (5% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 14 mg sodium
Exchanges:	2 carbohydrate (2 fruit)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.