Susan Dopart is a highly regarded nutritionist and fitness expert here in Southern California and has been in practice for over 15 years. She specializes in medical nutrition-related issues, including diabetes and endocrinology, heart disease, weight management, pregnancy, infertility, PCOS (Polycystic ovary disease), and exercise nutrition. Susan recently released her new book A Recipe for Life by the Doctor’s Dietitian.

With “A Recipe for Life by the Doctor’s Dietitian” Susan Dopart and co-author and husband, Jeffrey Batchelor have created at smart, easy to understand, concrete nutrition road map partnered with simple, delicious recipes designed to improve one’s health.

If you are a regular reader of Foodie In Disguise, you know that I am a Type II Diabetic. Susan goes into details about the Glycemic Index and the differences between complex and simple carbs and all about the hidden sugars. She also delves into how Proteins and Fats play into a healthy diet.

One of the recipes featured in her book is “Perfect Pumpkin Custard” a delicious healthy alternative to pumpkin pie for those who want to reduce their calorie intact and need to avoid fat, carbohydrates, and sodium this Thanksgiving and Holiday Season.

For example in her book she provides a calorie/fat/protein/sodium comparison chart for pumpkin custard vs. pumpkin pie:

Perfect Pumpkin Custard has one-third of the calories of pumpkin pie, less than one-third of the fat, and is equal to only one slice of bread worth of carbohydrate versus three slices of bread for the pie.  With much less sodium content (40 versus 350 mg.) Perfect Pumpkin Custard is the ideal dessert for someone with diabetes, heart disease, in need of sodium restriction, calorie restriction or who just wants to incorporate healthier eating habits this Holiday Season.

Susan’s book is a cutting edge nutrition guide focusing on the latest research regarding how positively, powerfully and effectively the right way to eat affects your energy levels, insulin resistance, diabetes, cancer and other medical issues.

Perfect Pumpkin Custard

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs separated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together canned pumpkin, yogurt and ricotta cheese until blended. Stir in honey and spices. Separate egg yolks from whites and stir egg yolks into pumpkin mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into mixture. Pour into six ramekins and bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes until puffed and rounded. Serve immediately. Variation: May put a dollop of real whipped cream on each ramekin.

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Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., is a nutrition and fitness consultant in private practice for more than 15 years. She specializes in medical nutrition-related issues, including diabetes and endocrinology, heart disease, weight management, pregnancy, infertility, PCOS, and exercise nutrition. She received her B.S. in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics from UC Berkeley and her M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine from California State University, Hayward. Susan has consulted for UCLA Medical Center and Extension, Sebastian International, and Procter & Gamble. She has written for and contributed to multiple publications, including Best Life, Men’s Health, and Diabetes Forecast.