Not too long ago, I finished reading a series of books by Dr. Mark Hyman: The Blood Sugar Solution, The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook, and The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet. The basic premise of these books is that we are all one plate away from being diabetic—if we’re not already. They offer great advice and simple tests to help you identify which areas of your diet need some cleaning up. You can find the recipes I used, to make this Mediterranean Shrimp here and Grilled Polenta here.
I have to confess… WHY didn’t anyone tell me that polenta and grits are basically the same thing?! For years, I avoided making polenta because I thought it was something fancy and difficult to cook. Growing up, once the grits got cold and stiff, they’d get tossed out. Turns out, that’s just the starting point for making polenta! Hermph. I had to laugh at myself. That just goes to show—it’s worth stepping outside your comfort zone every now and then.
My Review and Recipe Tweaks
Of course, as much as I try, I can never follow a recipe 100% as it’s written. For seasonings, I went beyond just salt and pepper. I raided my spice cabinet and grabbed whatever I thought would add extra flavor. I can’t recall everything I used, but I know I skipped any extra salt/sodium and added garlic (because I’m obsessed). I also don’t love olives, so I cut the amount in half and diced them really small.
The shrimp? Oh, it was heavenly—so plump and juicy. Honestly, with enough spinach, this dish could stand on its own as a complete meal.
The polenta, on the other hand, left much to be desired. It was pretty tasteless, even with the shrimp juices helping it along. I just wasn’t a fan. If I make this again, I’ll happily stick to the shrimp and ditch the polenta entirely.
What new dish have you tried lately?
I was not compensated for this review. All thoughts and opinions are of my own. I’m pretty sure the writers of this book have not clue who I am (yet). I will however be compensated if you chose to purchase any of their books through my affiliate links.
I tried a new slow cooker mac n cheese recipe. It was yummy! Thank-you for linking up to bloggers Brags Pinterest Party and I have pinned this!
Crock pot mac & cheese, sounds delish.