Diabetic Recipes

Hot Grits

(makes 4 servings)

4	cups (960 ml) water

1	cup (148 g) quick grits

1	teaspoon (5 ml) salt (optional)

1	tablespoon (11 g) reduced-fat soft margarine

Place water in a medium pot and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Gradually add grits and salt, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and slow boil until grits are done, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and dot top of grits with margarine. Stir again before serving hot.

Per serving (grits only):	160 calories (14% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 3 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 30 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

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.