Healthy Coleslaw

Note from Cheri: This diabetic friendly recipe is reprinted with permission from The Diabetes Food & Nutrition Bible by Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE and Robyn Webb, MS (American Diabetes Association, 2001). Click here for more information about this book and more sample recipes. Click here for an informative interview about diabetes with co-author Hope Warshaw.

Most people don't realize that cabbage is a very nutritious food. Making coleslaw is probably the easiest way to get its cancer fighting properties.

Dressing 1 C non-fat plain yogurt 1/4 C apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Slaw 1 lb. (I small head) green cabbage, shredded 1/2 C shredded carrot 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/4 C currants or raisins

Makes 8 Servings, 1/2 Cup Each Prep Time: 20 Minutes In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the cabbage, carrots and poppy seeds and raisins or currants. Mix well until the dressing completely coats the cabbage. Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate Total Calories Per Serving 58; Calories from fat 6; Total fat 1g; Saturated fat 0; Cholesterol 1 mg; Sodium 36 mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Dietary fiber 2g; sugars 9g; Protein 3g