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Recipes to Make with Santa’s Little Helpers
Try these diabetes-friendly recipes that are kid-approved and perfect for serving at your next holiday get together. Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Appetizers Almond Cranberry Celery Logs Fat: 4g | Carbs: 6g A new twist on the childhood snack, "ants on a log"—this festive version is perfect for a holiday starter. Kids will have fun putting together these fun and healthy snacks and have just as much fun eating them, too! Veggie Dip Cups Fat: 4g | Carbs: 10g These veggie dip cups are a great way to involve kids in eating more veggies. Your little helpers can mix the dip together and pick which
6 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Holiday with Diabetes
1. Timing of Meals Throughout the holidays you may find yourself heading to family feasts or parties at odd times. For example, holiday dinners can be served at 3 or 4pm. Plan in advance for how you will handle making changes if your meal does not align with your regular meal schedule. If you take insulin injections or a pill that lowers blood sugar, you may need to have a snack at your regular meal time to prevent a low blood sugar reaction. Speak to your diabetes care provider before the holidays so you can best plan for how to handle meal time changes throughout the holiday season. 2. Be
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Stumped on what appetizer to serve at your next party? Look no further because these slow cooker sweet and spicy turkey meatballs will be all the rage! The “sweet” comes from zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener and the “spicy” comes from Sriracha sauce. Like ground beef, ground turkey is high in protein, but much lower in fat, so you can enjoy the deliciousness of these turkey meatballs with fewer calories.
Cucumber Guacamole
Who doesn’t love a great guac? While avocados are so good for us and we can enjoy them on a daily basis, minding the serving size is key. Whenever I make guacamole, I try to complement the avocado with a vegetable to bulk it up and reduce the amount of avocado in the recipe. Cucumber is great because it is refreshing and does not alter the flavor. Zucchini would be great too. Serve with sliced radishes or jicama instead of tortilla chips for a low carb snack or appetizer.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Classic coconut shrimp gets a healthy makeover in the air fryer! Enjoy these crispy shrimp as a low-carb appetizer or entree. Tip: Do not crowd the shrimp in the air fryer. If they do not all fit comfortably in one layer in the air fryer basket, cook the shrimp in batches. Click here for more air fryer recipes!
Whole-Wheat Cracker Rings with Black Pepper and Fennel Seeds (Taralli Integrali con Pepe e Finocchio)
The southern Italian provinces of Lazio, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata, Campania, Abruzzo, and Calabria all share the tradition of serving taralli—crunchy, cracker-like breads—with appetizers. In the old days, drying out these crackers was a way of preserving them. Today, they are a matter of taste and tradition. In Calabria, these crackers are prepared for the feast of St. Anthony. Traditional shapes for these crackers include rings, ropes, braids, sticks, and horseshoes. Wrapped in clear cellophane bags with a pretty tie, taralli make elegant gifts.
What's in Season: Fresh Corn
One ear of fresh corn has 2.5 grams of gut-friendly fiber and 10% daily value of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that can help the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. Fresh corn (and frozen sweet corn) also contains the vitamins thiamine, folate, magnesium, and potassium. Thiamine keeps the nervous system healthy, folate helps to create healthy red blood cells, magnesium helps regulate blood glucose (also called blood sugar) and blood pressure, and potassium helps nerves and muscles function at their best. Corn is also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that can help
Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans
Spice up your green beans with this air fried dish that can serve as a low-carb appetizer, snack, or side dish. Crispy panko and spicy chili paste add flavor and crunch. Cooking in the air fryer gives you the satisfying crunch of fried food, without all the added fat of deep frying. Click here for more air fryer recipes!
What’s in Season: Strawberries
Nutritional Benefits of Strawberries One handful of strawberries has just 30 calories and two grams of gut-healthy fiber. They’re a good source of potassium, manganese, and vitamin C, which is great for the immune system and tissue repair in the body. Strawberries are rich in anthocyanins, which are colorful pigments with beneficial effects such as heart health and reducing inflammation in the body. Strawberries are also helpful to those with diabetes. They can slow the absorption of glucose when eaten with a high fiber meal. Strawberries also contain polyphenols, antioxidant plant compounds
10 Diabetes-Friendly Taco Recipes
This recipe round-up has a variety of taco options, from traditional to Asian-inspired to plant-based versions. These diabetes-friendly taco recipes use fresh veggies, lower-fat cheese and sour cream alternatives, and spices to boost flavor—making them just as tasty as the original. Diabetes-Friendly Pork Tacos Chipotle BBQ Pork Folded Tacos Calories: 160 | Carbs: 15 Break out the slow cooker for this Tex-Mex inspired pork taco. Finished off in a simmering BBQ and chipotle chili and spice blend, the resulting shredded pork is a juicy filling for a healthier version of southwestern tacos. Ponzu