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Malabar Mixed Seafood Curry
The Malabar coast in the southern state of Kerala served as a large trade post for the spice trade. The coast has its own cooking styles and flavors as well as an abundance of fresh seafood. A variety of spices are blended with coconut to form the base of traditional Malabar curries. This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook , by May Abraham Fridel. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Tuscan Seafood Stew (Cacciucco Livornese)
This recipe is said to be the ancestor of San Francisco’s famous Cioppino stew. This version comes from the western Tuscan town of Livorno, located on the sparkling Ligurian Sea. When making fish soup, local fishermen would traditionally use the fish left behind after more valuable fish have sold. Use your favorite seafood combination to come up with the version of this dish you like best.
Seafood Shopping Tips
Incorporating seafood into your diet can be extremely beneficial for people with diabetes. Fish and shellfish are full of important nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and protein, all of which are important for a healthy lifestyle.
What is the Diabetes Plate?
The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across . The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or