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How to Make Plant-Powered and Low-Carb Meals
Plant-based meals are packed with nutrients and minerals that are great for keeping the body powered. Even if you aren’t vegetarian or vegan, swapping a plant-based meal in one or twice a week could be beneficial. But how does that work with the Diabetes Plate ? The Diabetes Plate is a simple way to eat a lower carb, balanced meal. Created by the American Diabetes Association’s nutritional experts, this easy-to-follow method of meal planning and eating requires no measuring, weighing, or calculating. Using a 9-inch plate, fill half with non-starchy veggies. Then split the other half with ¼
Fresh Vegetable Summer Rolls
Fresh summer rolls are easy to make. Here, tofu replaces the Vietnamese shrimp filling for a vegetarian version of the classic and popular dish. Enjoy a small amount of low-sodium peanut or chili sauce for dipping, if desired.
Honey Soy-Glazed Salmon
Add a savory, sweet flavor to salmon with this honey-soy glaze. Add a side of grilled summer vegetables and you’ll have yourself a tasty, balanced meal!
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Serve this vegetable side dish with grilled fish or chicken and a side of brown rice.
Tips for Shopping at International Markets
Do you enjoy trying foods from around the world? While trying new cuisine at a restaurant is a fun culinary adventure, have you thought about trying international recipes in your own kitchen? It can be like traveling without the jet lag. If you want to branch out from your usual ingredients and explore the tastes of a new culture, try these tips for what to look for when shopping at your local international market.
Oatmeal Congee
This version of what is a traditionally high-carb porridge is easy to make whole grain and healthy.
Vietnamese Beef Soup (Pho)
If you don’t want to serve all of this soup at once, cook only the amount of pasta and beef that you want to serve. Save remaining ingredients for leftovers.
Crock Pot Moo Shu Chicken
Here’s a super simple crock pot recipe that cooks while you’re out and ready for you when it’s dinner time!
Sugar Snap Pea and Soba Salad
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Korean BBQ-Inspired Baked Salmon
The Korean BBQ-inspired sauce on this salmon has that ideal balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy. The sweetness comes naturally from fruit, not added sugars. You could also use this sauce on chicken: bake boneless, skinless chicken thighs without the sauce for 15 minutes, then brush on the sauce and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cooked through.