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This refreshing smoothie is packed with healthy fats and fiber from avocado and banana. It's excellent as filling breakfast to-go, or as a pre- or post-workout snack. You can use almond milk or any other nondairy milk for a lower carb, vegan beverage. Or, for something sweeter and fruiter, you could use orange juice. Avocado is great in smoothies because it provides a rich, creamy texture. 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 .

A good salad needs veggies, protein, flavor, and different textures. The chicken in this recipe provides the protein. When combined with avocado and sunflower seeds, you get the perfect flavor, texture and crunch. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a light and satisfying lunch. It's also great for meal prepping—simply pack each serving in a separate container, and wait to add the dressing until right before serving.

This cool and refreshing avocado soup is not only diabetes-friendly, but it's a perfect summer dish after a morning at the farmer's market. Packed with heart healthy fats, it's also a nutrition powerhouse. This recipe from the Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook , by Charles Mattocks. To order this cookbook click here .

This light and tasty appetizer is a great warm-up dish for a romantic evening. You can also have it as a snack any other day too. Just make sure you have cucumber slices or Belgain endive for dipping!

This superfood salad is packed with antioxidants and bright, summery flavors. Pair it with a grilled chicken dish, like these Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas , or fish, like this Grilled Salmon with Mango and Tomato Salsa . Looking for an easier way to make salad dressing? Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar with a lid. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well until everything is combined. If you're making this salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until right before serving.

Get creative with your oranges! Try navel, Valencia, Cara Cara, or blood oranges when you see them at your local market. They each have a slightly different delicious flavor but all of them are filled with vitamin C, fiber, and other good-for-you nutrients. Complete your plate: Add this salad to any meal that needs a vegetable boost. We've paired it with Southwest-Style Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes . Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

This quick and delicious wrap is perfect for a work-from-home lunch. When making a wrap, try adding lots of different textures, as done here, for maximum flavor and satisfaction.

Author Aviva Goldfarb got this delectable recipe from Shawn Askew, who works at Bella Bethesda hair salon. This recipe really peaks in the spring and summer, when fresh, farmer's market veggies help the shrimp and avocado shine. Serve with whole-wheat dinner rolls and you've helped solve the "Six O'Clock Scramble" for the perfect diabetes-friendly meal! This recipe from The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner , by Aviva Goldfarb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

This Spanish salad is bright and beautiful. The combination of oranges and tomatoes offers a nice, tangy complement to the rich avocado and asparagus flavors. 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 .