He says they work. Robby Barbero, who wrote the book Mastering Diabetes, stopped by Tonia's Kitchen with a delicious, healthy recipe for Autumn Apple Salad. He says even though the main component here is a fall treat, the salad works anytime of year with it's fresh arugula and cabbage. Perhaps most importantly, Robby told Tonia the salad is a part of his plan to reverse insulin resistance, which then in turn can reverse diabetes. He says following the blueprint laid out in the book leads to a healthier lifestyle, and the salad is a delicious part of doing that.
Autumn Apple Salad
1 apple, sliced
3 strawberries, halved
½ pomegranate
1 red bell pepper, sliced
¼ cup purple cabbage, chopped
5 oz arugula
Slice the apple, orange, bell pepper, purple cabbage, and strawberries. Slice the pomegranate in half and remove the arils.
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Place the arugula in a large bowl.
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Top the arugula with the apple, orange, bell pepper, pomegranate arils, strawberries, and cabbage.