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Veggie Gumbo
Serve this gumbo over 1/3 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa. If you are only cooking for one or two people, you can easily freeze leftovers from this recipe to save for a later date.
To Snack, or Not to Snack?
Related: Tips and Recipes for Staying Healthy While Staying Home To snack, or not to snack? In the past, typical meal plans for type 2 diabetes often called for two or three between-meal snacks each day. It was believed that snacks were necessary to help stabilize blood glucose levels. Now we know that not everyone with diabetes (particularly type 2 diabetes) routinely needs between-meal snacks, especially if three regular meals are part of the day. Listen to your body and watch your blood glucose patterns; let them be your guide when it comes to snacking. Here are three questions to ask
Tips for Shopping at International Markets
Getting Over Barriers to International Shopping If the thought of shopping at a market with unfamiliar foods feels overwhelming, consider it a chance to meet new people and try new things. For example, if you see an interesting item in the produce section, see if any other shoppers are also purchasing the item and ask them about it. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but many shoppers will be more than happy to tell you about their favorite ways to cook certain foods. If that puts you too far out of your comfort zone, you can always use your smart phone to look up items. Some translation apps
Lemon-Garlic Tenderloin with Warm Sorghum Salad
The National Pork Board, USA Pulses and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program have teamed up to bring you this Powerful Pairings recipe and is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association and Diabetes Food Hub.
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!
Roasted Vegetable Enchilada Bake
This casserole-style dish is a vegetarian option and will be a huge hit with the family!
Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
This recipe uses non-fat plain Greek yogurt to stretch the goat cheese. This also works for cream cheese! You still get the great flavor and texture of the cheese without all of the extra fat.
Crunchy Coleslaw Turkey Sandwich
This super simple sandwich packs a lot of flavor from coleslaw and salsa. It's perfect for a light lunch! Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a lighter take on the traditional leftover turkey sandwich.
Spinach Pesto Chicken Salad Wrap
Trying to lower your blood pressure by watching sodium intake? Use herbs such as basil and other strong ingredients such as lemon, garlic and pepper for lots of flavor. This wrap is also a great way to work in more vegetables with the spinach.