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Tomato & Sweet Onion Stovetop Okra
Quick, easy, and comforting—this stovetop okra tastes like it's been stewed for hours , but it's actually ready in less than 15 minutes! Canned tomatoes with green chiles add flavor and spice, but you could use regular canned diced tomatoes as well. Use frozen okra, sliced or whole, or fresh (fresh will take longer to cook).
Everything You Need to Know About Radishes
What Is a Radish? Radishes are a root vegetable that belong to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes other vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, from small and round to long and cylindrical, and from white to red to purple. They are known for their crisp texture and peppery flavor, which can range from mild to peppery. Why Should You Eat Radishes? Radishes are not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients. They are low in calories and high in fiber. One cup of sliced radishes contains only 19 calories and two
Plant-Based "Steak" Fajitas
The “steak” here is beef-free thanks to meaty portobello mushroom caps. That makes it an ideal pick for a Meatless Monday fix—or any other day that you’d like to go meatless. Best of all, these fajitas are made with only seven ingredients, and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes—perfect for a busy weeknight! This recipe serves two, but could easily be doubled to serve a family of four.
Meal Prep: DIY Salad Bar
Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Click here to learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! Additionally, we’ll be rolling out a series of meal prepping articles over the next few weeks to show how a little planning can make your meal planning life a lot easier. This week we are going green—LEAFY greens! We’ll help you build your own “salad bar” at home so you can create custom salads all week long. Best of all, the whole family can get involved! Everyone can choose a couple of
Cashew Chicken with Bell Peppers
This lighter version of the Chinese take-out classic cooks up just as fast as ordering out. We use red, yellow, and green bell pepper for color, but you could use any variety of bell peppers. Serve by itself or over a side of brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal.
One Skillet Sweet Orange Chicken
Spending too much time doing dishes in the evening? You should try this one-skillet sweet orange chicken for your next dinner. Unlike many traditional orange sauces, this zesty orange sauce is sweetened with zero-calorie Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener, so it contains no added sugars. This dish can work with any vegetable, so feel free to swap the broccoli for bell peppers, zucchini, or whatever you like!
Sweet & Savory Balsamic Chicken
You won’t be bored with this sweet and savory balsamic chicken because it’s packed with all kinds of flavor! The “sweet” in sweet and savory comes from balsamic vinegar and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, which contains half the calories and sugar of regular brown sugar. This chicken recipe is a sure way to boost your protein intake at lunch or dinner. Pair it with your favorite whole grain and vegetable to complete your meal!
5 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Veggies
Non-starchy vegetables are an especially large part of an eating plan for people with diabetes because they won’t impact your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels as much as starchy vegetables and fruits. But, what should you do if you are just not a fruit or veggie person? The answer: Get sneaky! Instead of going off the rails and returning to old habits, you can find easy ways to enjoy healthy food by sneaking it into the dishes you make. And, if you have kids, it’s a great way to introduce them into healthy eating—even if it’s a little stealthy. Here are five suggestions for sneaky healthy