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Braised Chinese Shrimp
Stir-frying is a great cooking method for quick and delicious meals. This shrimp recipe can be done in less than 30 minutes!
Pumpkin-Vanilla Pudding
Warm fall spices make this creamy pudding a festive holiday dessert!
Why You Should Eat Plant-Based Foods
People who eat more plant‑based foods and fewer animal‑based foods tend to have a lower risk of diabetes, according to long‑term research. Some studies show mixed results, but overall, the pattern points in a positive direction. Plant proteins also come with extra benefits-they’re lower in saturated fat, higher in fiber, and they’re good for our planet too.
Easy Turkey Chili
This may be the world's easiest one-pot chili, and like any good chili, it's very versatile. You can eat it on it's own, serve it atop a baked sweet potato, or spread some across whole grain tortilla chips with a sprinkle of cheese, shredded lettuce, and guacamole for a healthy take on nachos. If you want to bulk up the recipe and pack in fiber, add some cooked beans or a cooked grain (brown rice, quinoa, or whatever you might have in the pantry all work great). And feel free to experiment with hot sauce, additional spices, or chopped peppers to make it your own! Watch How to Make Turkey Chili
Veggie Egg Fu Yung
Try this meal for a unique Asian-inspired dish that’s also easy on the budget. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Let’s Talk About Vegetables
You’ve probably heard since you were a kid that you should eat your vegetables. Well, there are a lot of good reasons why everyone should be sure to include vegetables as part of their meals, especially people with diabetes. Vegetables are powerhouses of nutrition that play a role in lowering the risk for or in managing some diseases. Vegetables can help manage blood pressure, lower your risk of heart disease, prevent some cancers, promote gut health, fight infections, and manage weight. They also provide energy and nutrients that are important for brain health. Non-Starchy Vegetables The
Facts About Fiber You Should Know
If you have diabetes, eating high-fiber foods every day can help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar), improve heart health, and keep your digestive system healthy. Here are some things you should know about fiber along with ideas on how to include more of it in your daily eating plan. What is fiber and does it help? Fiber is a carbohydrate (carb) the body can’t break down when digesting food. Foods that are higher in fiber can help slow the breakdown of other carbs you eat, which may also help slow the rise in blood glucose. Some types of fiber can also help lower cholesterol levels. High
Designing Meals for Each Eating Pattern
There are different eating patterns that have been shown to help people with diabetes manage it. Making informed food choices doesn’t need to take a lot of time.
Ramen-Style Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
Try this Asian twist on classic chicken noodle soup next time you're battling a cold! Use the breast meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this extra easy. For the noodles, you could use brown rice udon, soba, or whole-wheat spaghetti. Get creative and add whatever toppings you have on hand: avocado, boiled egg, scallion, mung bean sprouts, thinly sliced mushrooms, toasted sesame seeds, lime, or sliced hot chile peppers all make great toppings. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Meal Prep: 3 for 1 Chicken
With a little planning and prep, you can make several days of meals using just a few recipes and one grocery trip. You can even cook everything at once and store the meals in single‑serve containers, so you have easy grab‑and‑go options all week. Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! Chicken is a meal‑prep favorite because it’s easy to cook, works in lots of dishes, and stores well for the week. You can use cooked chicken in a salad or sandwich for