On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 20:22:16 -0800, serene >
wrote:

|> Whatever you want to do is fine. Leaving the skin on imparts more
|> flavor, but also more fat. From a diabetes point of view, it makes no
|> difference since chicken has no carbs.
|
|You think fat doesn't matter from a diabetes point of view? Weird.
|
|serene

Hi serene

Anything matters in excess - from a health point of view. However, the
fat won't quickly put up your BGs, and is no problem at all in
moderation unless you are also trying to lose weight.

What was weird?

My definition of weird is medics who recommend high-carb diets for
type 2 diabetics.

When I cook chicken soup, I leave the skin on for the flavour, then
let it cool until the fat solidifies on top and skim it. But I'm
trying to lose weight - a fit diabetic may find it adequate to just
skim the surplus off the top without cooling.

Cheers, Alan