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Top 7 Veggies You Should Be Eating and Why
We’ve all been told to eat our veggies from a young age. That’s because vegetables are nutrient dense and can help protect your health and reduce your risk of developing chronic health conditions. As a person living with diabetes, there are seven stellar picks that offer bonus benefits. Plan to fill half of every mealtime plate or bowl with non-starchy veggies by regularly enjoying these winners.
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.
Diabetes-Friendly Meal Planning for 1 or 2
Ever notice that most recipes make four or more servings? This makes planning diabetes-friendly meals for just one or two people a challenge. Sure, you can eat leftovers, but eating the same meal several days in a row can get boring . And simply cutting recipes in half doesn't always work. Well, Diabetes Food Hub has just what you need! We have tons of recipes designed for one or two people. Below is a round up of three full meals that will have you wasting less and enjoying more.
How to Cook Kidney-Friendly Soup
Learn to make a kidney-friendly chicken, wild rice, and asparagus soup in this cooking video! We’ll walk you step by step through the process in our recorded live cooking class.
Mediterranean Lifestyle: Tips for Bringing Joy Back to the Kitchen
It seems fitting that May is Mediterranean Diet Month: Springtime is a time for celebrations, and the Mediterranean-style eating pattern focuses so much on celebrating food and enjoying meals in the company of others. This lifestyle may be just as important for enjoying the many health benefits of the Mediterranean-style eating pattern as the food itself, yet it is something that is often overlooked when we talk about the “Mediterranean Diet” in pop culture. As we begin celebrating Mediterranean Diet Month, let’s take a moment to focus on lifestyle and how we can bring joy back to the kitchen.
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 .
Mini Vegetable Frittata
Frittate , as they are called in Italy, can be downsized into mini portions for the perfect low carb breakfast on-the-go. This version calls for mushrooms, leeks, and zucchini, but you could make these with any seasonal vegetables. Try artichokes and asparagus in the spring, tomatoes and eggplant in the summer, or fennel and roasted peppers in the fall. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Scales, Apps, and Other Helpful Tools to Stay on Track with Portion Control
Managing diabetes, especially when first diagnosed, can feel overwhelming. There just seems to be so much to keep track of. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools available to help—including with portion control. These tools can be as simple or elaborate as you want, from pre-portioned plates and containers to digital scales and apps.
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
To make this side dish a meal, add chopped up cooked chicken or shrimp to it.
Meal Planning for a Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
Meal planning is a powerful tool for diabetes management. Planning out your meals for the week helps you build a grocery list so you buy just what you need. And once you have everything on hand, it's easier to prepare meals throughout the week and stick to your plan. Read on for tips from cookbook author Amy Riolo on Mediterranean-style meal planning, and a one-week Mediterranean meal plan to get you started!