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Bourbon’d Filet Mignon
If you’re a steak lover, this quick filet mignon recipe is just for you! Try it out with a side of steamed nonstarchy vegetables like asparagus, or a side of sautéed mushrooms.
Garlic Sesame Pork Tenderloin
This quick and easy pork tenderloin recipe gets its savory flavor from a garlic sesame marinade. The tenderloin is cut into slices and pan-seared so it cooks up faster than roasting the whole tenderloin. For a lighter, low carb version of a classic “meat and potatoes” meal, pair this pork tenderloin with our low carb Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” and Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan .
Diabetes-Friendly Meal Planning for 1 or 2
Each of these recipe makes two servings, perfect for a meal for two! Or, if you are cooking for one, save the leftovers for lunch the next day. Best of all, these meals come together in less than thirty minutes, so you can have a hassle-free, diabetes-friendly dinner for two any night of the week! Barbecued Rosemary Chicken with Spinach and Orange Salad Our Barbecued Rosemary Chicken recipe takes classic barbecued chicken and spices it up with some fresh rosemary. Pair it with our Spinach and Orange Salad for a diabetes-friendly meal that is bursting with fresh flavors. Crustless Spinach and
How to Cook Kidney-Friendly Soup
The Chicken, Wild Rice, and Asparagus cooking class is powered by Homemade and brought to you by Davita. Be on the lookout for more free cooking classes at diabetes.org/cookingclass
Mediterranean Lifestyle: Tips for Bringing Joy Back to the Kitchen
In all of the various cultures in the Mediterranean region, preparing and enjoying food is viewed as one of life’s greatest pleasures, a reason for socializing, a form of art, an act of worship, a means of gift giving, culinary medicine, and much more. In cities, towns, and villages dotting the Mediterranean coastline, most of the food is served family-style at home. It is believed that the spirit in which food is offered is as important as the food itself. The inhabitants of the island of Sardinia, off of Italy’s west coast, have been found to live healthier and longer lives than people of
Eggs Benedict with Silken Hollandaise Sauce
There are some rich foods that aren't easily made over into flavorful, healthful choices. Thankfully, Eggs Benedict is a dish that's done here successfully. The silken tofu gives the sauce a velvety mouth feel that's unmatched. Plus, the sauce is so peppy you may never go back to regular hollandaise sauce. For a vegetarian version, try with seasoned, steamed spinach, kale, or roasted asparagus in place of the ham. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook, The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Microwave Egg and Veggie Jars
These make-ahead, low carb breakfast jars are perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Store in the fridge or the freezer, and just add two eggs to the jar before microwaving. You could use any combination of vegetables—try others like asparagus, green onion, kale, zucchini. You could even use frozen or canned vegetables (look for low sodium).
Tomato Basil Frittata
This frittata makes great use of leftover spaghetti. It has all of our favorite things like tomatoes, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the extra protein from eggs. Use a good-quality egg that is lower in saturated fat. If you like spicy dishes, use the crushed red pepper flakes instead of the black pepper. Serve with a salad or fruit and you’ll have a high-protein, quick, and easy meal. You can also add vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli to this dish.
Scales, Apps, and Other Helpful Tools to Stay on Track with Portion Control
How to Portion Control Viola Holmes, associate director of nutrition of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), notes that the easiest way to manage meals is the ADA’s Diabetes Plate Method and “good old-fashioned” measuring cups. “It’s really up to the individual, though, to use a method that works for their lifestyle,” she says. Let’s explore different options that may work for you and your lifestyle. Using the Diabetes Plate Method The Diabetes Plate Method allows you to easily create perfectly portioned meals by balancing vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates with just a nine-inch
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
To make this side dish a meal, add chopped up cooked chicken or shrimp to it.