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Watermelon Lime Slushie
Try this refreshing alternative to sugary drinks! It’s made with fresh watermelon for a lightly sweet flavor with no added sugar, plus zesty lime and cool mint. Perfect for a hot summer day!
Cucumber Lemon Water
Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding sliced cucumber, lemon, and fresh herbs adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like watermelon and rosemary, pineapple and mint, or anything else you can come up with!
Almond Milk Cooler
Almond milk is an extremely popular drink in Sicily and Tunisia. Sweetened versions are made when almonds are fresh. This drink can be enjoyed any time of day. 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.
Papaya Lassi
This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook, by May Abraham Fridel.
Almond, Wild Blueberry, And Flax Smoothie
This quick-and-easy breakfast has everything you need to wake up and keep going all morning long. Blueberries provide an almost unmatched amount of antioxidants—especially wild blueberries; freshly squeezed lime juice helps detoxify the body and brighten the flavors; mint promotes digestion and stimulates the senses; and flax meal and almond flour offer a double dose of fiber. If you don’t have blueberries on hand, feel free to swap in the same amount of strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries instead.
Chicken Satay
This makes a great party appetizer. You can serve the dip in a bowl on a large platter and surround it with the skewers. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Your Crash Diet Won't Work: Here are 12 Things that Will
Ringing in the new year often means ringing in a new diet (along with a bunch of other resolutions). But our high hopes and good intentions often fade within a few weeks, leaving us feeling like failures. Research has repeatedly shown that crash diets and fad diets simply do not work when it comes to long term weight loss. In 2019, let’s take a different approach to make this your healthiest year!
14 Healthy Habits to Try in 2021
At the start of a new year, many people are focused on bettering their health. There are many ways to pursue a healthy lifestyle that can keep you feeling good throughout the ups and downs of year. We combed the latest research studies to identify some creative habits that can help you feel better and achieve a healthy weight. These habits may not be best for everyone—work with your health care team to come up with goals and small steps you can start putting into practice now.
The Formula for a Diabetes-Friendly Lunch
Whether you're eating at work or school, your lunch should give you the energy you need during your day while allowing you to reach your blood glucose (blood sugar) targets. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy diabetes-friendly lunches that keep you satisfied and focused throughout the day. Plus, you’ll save money (and calories) by not eating out!