RECIPE

SWEET SPICY Pomegranate Pork Tenderloin

SERVES: 4 • SERVING SIZE: About 4 1/2 ounces • PREP TIME: 10 minutes • COOK TIME: 20–24 minutes

 Ingredients  1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses  1/2 tablespoon stevia honey blend sweetener (such as Truvia Nectar)  1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes  1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed (1 pound after being trimmed)  1/4 teaspoon sea salt  Freshly ground black pepper, to taste  1/8 teaspoon garlic powder  Olive oil spray (propellant free)

 Directions  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a medium baking sheet with nonstick foil.  Add the molasses, sweetener, and red pepper flakes to a small bowl. Using a small whisk, stir them together until mixed well. Set aside.

By Devin Alexander

 Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the trimmed tenderloin. Using a pastry brush or your hands, rub it over the tenderloin to completely cover it. Then sprinkle the salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly over it. If the tenderloin tapers at one end, tuck that end under just enough that it becomes the thickness of the rest of the tenderloin (this helps with even cooking).  Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium high heat. When the pan is hot, remove it from the heat just long enough to mist it with spray. Add the tenderloin. Cook it until it is just browned all over, about 1 minute per face.  Transfer the tenderloin to the prepared baking sheet. Using a small pastry brush, brush the pomegranate mixture on the top and sides of the tenderloin. Bake for 16-20 minutes or until the tenderloin is barely pink inside.  Remove the baking sheet from the oven and tent the pork loosely with aluminum foil for 5-10 minutes. Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board, reserving any leftover jus (pan juices). Slice the pork at a diagonal into thin slices. Transfer it to a serving platter or divide the slices among 4 plates. Drizzle the remaining jus evenly over the slices. Serve immediately.

 Cook’s Notes Make sure to purchase a pomegranate molasses that is a pure pomegranate concentrate. Some are basically sugar water (if sugar is the first ingredient, definitely run!) with a bit of pomegranate flavor. Want to know which brands I use? I’m happy to share— just pop over to www.devinalexander.com/diabetes where I’ve set up a whole section of my website to provide info to help you get the most out of this book! CHOICES/EXCHANGES PER SERVING 1 g saturated fat 210 mg sodium 0 g fiber 1/2 carbohydrate, 3 lean protein 160 calories 0 g trans fat 460 mg potassium 4 g sugars 3.5 g fat 75 mg cholesterol 5 g carbohydrate 24 g protein 280 mg phosphorus

BIKE SAFETY FOR KIDS: HAND SIGNALS & MORE

By Michele Robert Poche

May is National Bike Safety Month, and summer is just around the corner. With the National

Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting increases in accidents every year, it’s a great time to teach your child the language of the road. Just as the operator of a car uses blinkers, brake lights and other indicators to let fellow motorists know his next move, so must the operator of a bike to protect himself and all others in the area.

KNOW THE SIGNALS!

IN ADDITION TO HAND SIGNALS, ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES:

 Wear a properly-fitted helmet that sits level on top of the head (not rocking forward, backward or side to side).  Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.  Inspect bike before usage. Is it adjusted to size properly? Are the tires inflated? Do the brakes work?

Left Turns.

Using the left hand, release the handlebar and extend the arm straight out to the side until parallel to the ground. Maintain control of the bike with the right hand. Always remember to look before making the turn.

Right Turns.

There are two choices. (1) Traditional: Do the left turn maneuver then bend the elbow to create a 90-degree angle. (2) Modern: Do the same maneuver as with the left turn but use the right arm.

Slowing or Stopping.

Extend either arm downward at a 45-degree angle with the palm facing backwards. Apply the brakes slowly to avoid being hit from behind.