Creamy, pepper-seasoned gravy is a staple in southern comfort foods like biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak. This diabetes-friendly version uses a vegetable oil-based margarine to reduce the saturated fat that's usually found in traditional gravy. Serve this with Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken and Southern Collard Greens for the ultimate southern comfort meal!
This salad takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is packed with nutrients. It makes a colorful side dish or you can serve it as a light entrée for lunch or dinner.
This Tuna Salad with Chickpeas is full of flavor and crunch. It is made lighter by mixing fat-free plain yogurt and light mayonnaise - you’ll be surprised that you can’t taste the difference.
This tasty vegetarian entrée gets its unique flavor from the combination of garlic, onions and spices. These help you maximize flavor without adding as much salt.
You can make large batches of this low-sodium herb blend and use it to season chicken, pork tenderloin, fish, potatoes or other foods. Low-sodium eating does not have to be bland and boring. If you like spicy foods, add some cayenne pepper to this blend.
The American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association recommend eating at least 2 servings of fish per week. This broiled cod is a tasty option. If you’re not a fan of cod, feel free to substitute any fish here. Click here for more heart-healthy recipes
This hearty stew features butternut squash, a type of winter squash that comes into season during the cooler months of the year. Make this on the weekend and pack the leftovers for lunch during the week.
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