Ingredients

Dip:

• 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
• 2 onions(s) green, sliced
• 1 clove garlic minced
  A review of garlic studies in a 2007 issue of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research noted the role of garlic as both an insulin secretagogue and as an insulin sensitizer. Overall the research suggests that garlic has antioxidative, antiinflammatory, and antiglycative properties that contribute to its role in preventing diabetes progression and the development of diabetes-related complications.
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup yogurt plain
  Yogurt is high in protein, which slows digestion and calms the flow of glucose into the blood stream. In addition, according to a study published in Natural News, fermented foods such as yogurt reduce glucose because they convert lactose sugars directly into lactic acid without the glucose-insulin cycle.

Toast:

• 4 slices spelt or whole grain bread cut into triangles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil pure
  Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat that helps control blood sugar. Diabetics are often told to eat a low-fat/low-carb diet to help prevent heart damage and avoid severe swings in glucose levels. But a study published in the journal of the German Diabetes Association found that glucose levels were lower in people who ate monounsaturated fats than those who avoided all fats.
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  A review of garlic studies in a 2007 issue of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research noted the role of garlic as both an insulin secretagogue and as an insulin sensitizer. Overall the research suggests that garlic has antioxidative, antiinflammatory, and antiglycative properties that contribute to its role in preventing diabetes progression and the development of diabetes-related complications.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all the dip ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Transfer to a shallow casserole dish and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

While the dip is cooking place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle or brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the garlic powder.

Bake for 7-10 minute or until crispy.

Serve the dip hot with the toast points.

TIPS AND NOTES:

Add extra veggies to kick up the health factor such as artichoke hearts or bell peppers.  If you like some kick add a minced jalapeno or other hot pepper to the mix.  You can also experiment with different spices on the bread such as cumin, onion powder, rosemary or a touch of cayenne.