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What's in Season: Broccoli

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, of which cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts are also members. Also known as cruciferous vegetables, they contain fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. Broccoli contains more protein than most other vegetables, great for those on a plant-based diet. Per cup, broccoli has just 30 calories, but 2.4 grams of fiber and 2.5 grams of protein. Just half a cup of broccoli contains almost 70% of the daily value of calcium. Broccoli also contains folate, important for pregnant women and fetal growth, and potassium, beneficial for blood pressure

Saganaki de Camarones

Esta receta rápida y fácil fue inspirada por un viaje que Katie Cavuto tomó a Grecia. Adora los sabores frescos y la simplicidad de los ingredientes. Esta receta utiliza muchas hierbas para crear el sabor y resaltar los aspectos más suculentos del plato. ¡Es deliciosa!

Chicken Tacos

Author Robyn Webb: "I chose chicken thighs for this taco filling, as the spicy chile sauce pairs better with it than chicken breasts. Feel free to use chicken breasts if you prefer. Chicken is blander in taste than beef, and it benefits greatly from a nice soak in a lime juice-laced spice blend. You can also prepare just the chicken filling (leave out the tortillas) and serve it with a few vegetables on the side for a nice lean, but definitely tasty, meal." This recipe from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection , by Robyn Webb.

9 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes

1. This low-carb crowd-pleaser is perfect for weekends or holidays when you have a houseful. If it's just one or two of you, make a big batch and freeze the rest. A quick warm-up in the microwave will give you a low-calorie and protein-rich breakfast all week long. 2. Fluffy eggs and spicy chiles folded into a tortilla with rich melted cheese make this low-carb breakfast a pleasure! Toasted to perfection, this quesadilla redefines breakfast. You can use a variety of cheeses such as asadero, Monterey jack, and white cheddar. For a chorizo quesadilla, sub the bacon for 4 oz cooked beef or pork

Dining Out or Ordering In Choices

Strategies to Eat Out Like a Pro Rather than blowing your meal plan and regretting it later, how about trying some of these strategies? Go to restaurant outings “gently hungry” instead of overly hungry, suggested Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES. “Over restricting during the day or preceding a restaurant or party event can biologically lead to unintentional overeating,” she explained. “This is BIOLOGY, not willpower.” Check out menus online ahead of time. By scoping out the options, you can make decisions in advance, which can remove some of the stress and the distraction of tempting but unhealthy

Smart Shopping: Staying Healthy While Staying Home

Related: Tips and Recipes for Staying Healthy While Staying Home While the pandemic isn't directly impacting our food supply, it is affecting our ability to shop for groceries and find what we need. Stay at home measures mean less trips to the grocery store, and more people stocking up on food means some foods may be harder to find on the shelves. Here's out list of pantry staples to keep your kitchen stocked, and what to look for keep meals diabetes-friendly. Frozen Foods Stock up on your favorite frozen vegetables! Good choices are: broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, edamame, green beans, etc

Easy Food Swaps for Healthier Eating

So how about taking a different approach? Instead of eliminating certain food groups and starting short-term diets, focus on keeping it simple and doable. You can swap some less healthy foods for others that fit your eating plan better. Focus on picking foods that work well with your lifestyle. It’s not meant to be perfect, but to take small steps that complement exercise and other healthy habits. Every little bit helps! What is Food Swapping? Food swapping can come in various forms. Some food swaps mean using healthier ingredients in place of unhealthy foods while cooking. It can also mean

Tips and Recipes to Stay Healthy While Staying Home

In this article: What to buy at the store? What to cook? Recipes Healthy Snacking What to buy? Going to the grocery store increases your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Consider getting groceries delivered if possible, or having a friend or family shop you for you if you are at high risk. If you must go the store, buy enough to last a week or two so that you don't have to go as often. There are also many precautions you can take to stay safe. Read our article on safe grocery shopping to learn more. When shopping, stock up on shelf-stable foods. Versatility is also important—look for foods

Caprese Turkey Burger

Caprese salad is a simple Mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Here we combine these flavors in a burger for a mouthwatering meal.

Ask the Experts: What is the ADA Diet?

Quick answer: There isn’t one. At least not one exact diet that will meet the nutrition needs of everyone living with diabetes. Which, in some ways, is unfortunate. Just think how simple it would be to plan meals if there were a one-size-fits-all plan that worked for everyone living with diabetes, prediabetes, or at risk for diabetes. Boring, yes, but simple! As we all know, it’s much harder than that. We don’t often make food choices based on nutrition science alone —we often also make food choices for social, cultural, or emotional reasons. And because each of us is different, we each need