This is a delicious starter made with celery and garlic ground together to make an aromatic spread instead of high cal butter. Celery and garlic are both beneficial for diabetics. Celery is very low in carbs and is a storehouse of vitamins A, C and iron{which is great for your eyes, for your blood and for your immunity}. Garlic prevents heart problems by reducing the occurence of clot formation in blood that can block the arteries. This goes very well with soup or wholewheat pasts and makes a complete meal. This is from the book Delicious Diabetic Recipes Low Calorie Cooking by Tarla Dalal. Her recipes may be viewed on Enjoy!