A great recipe to help reverse Type-2 diabetes and promote overall healing in the body. Rich tasting black beans are the base to this delicious vegetarian burger that takes nutrition to a whole new level. This recipe contains bitter melon, a vegetable related to the squash family and used frequently in many Asian dishes. But, the reason bitter melon is used here is due to its ability to help reverse Type-2 diabetes. Bitter melon is a great source of vitamin C, is low in calories, and high in other disease-fighting nutrients, but its role in aiding in the prevention of and reversing of Type-2 diabetes stems from the fact that it contains the phyto-nutrient, polypeptide-P which is a plant insulin known to lower blood sugar levels. Bitter melon also contains charantin which increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis which studies show help reduce the levels of blood sugar. Bitter melon can be found in most grocery stores. Look for firm, but not hard, melon with a healthy green color.
Healthy foods CAN and DO taste good! Here, blackened seasoning, fresh cilantro, Manuka honey, chili powder, dry mustard and tomatoes are mixed together to for a tasty burger with a hint of spice.
The burger does contain eggs and is thereby not vegan but vegan lovers can use egg substitutes, if desired, as the egg acts as a binder for the other ingredients. Eggs also contain choline which is a valuable nutrient for promoting good health as works to improve nerve function, boost brain health and detoxify organs such as the liver.
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For some reason, the prep time and cook time are not showing up below. PREP TIME: 45 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes In this calorie-slashing collection, The Bikini Chef® Susan Irby offers recipes for switching up ingredients that keep calories to a minimum. Complete with serving-size suggestions and “Skinny Secret” shortcuts to trim calories in little ways, here you’ll get expertly crafted recipes that include offerings for every meal of the day!
