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The Benefits of Adding More Plant-Based Proteins
Switching to more plant-based proteins doesn’t have to be intimidating! You don’t have to go fully vegan or vegetarian to experience the benefits. Just including more plant-based protein and a little less animal protein can help reduce risk. How to Get Started with Plant-Based Proteins Are you worried that going plant-based will mean you aren’t getting enough protein? Don’t be! It’s an old myth that it’s difficult to get enough protein on a plant-based diet. There are plenty of ways to pack in protein. Start by including the plant-based protein sources below, but don’t forget that there are
Bangers and Mash
Bangers and Mash is a traditional Irish Pub food that is usually very high in fat and carbs. This healthier version uses home made turkey sausage and mashed sweet potatoes to make it more diabetes-friendly and heart healthy.
Roasted Beet and Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese
To save time, you can use the chicken breast meat from a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make this recipe.
Roasted Veggie Strata
This egg-based entrée is great any time of the day and the leftovers can be an easy grab-and-go lunch for the next day.
Italian Style Vegetable Stuffed Pork Tenderloin – Foodie Recipe
This entrée is great for a holiday gathering or meal with the family. Note that allowing the meat to rest before slicing keeps this dish nice and juicy.
Light Blue Cheese Dressing
A great addition to our wonderful, summer-friendly Grilled Steak Salad instead of commercial bleu cheese dressing.
Diabetes-friendly Recipes for Your Air Fryer
What Is Air Frying? Instead of using a pot of hot oil, the air fryer uses swirling hot air to cook food quickly and evenly. The food is placed in a wire mesh basket or on a rack to allow the hot air to circulate evenly around the food creating the same golden brown, crispy crust you get from frying in oil. Air fryers are easy to use, cook food quicker than baking, and clean up easily. In addition to creating healthier versions of your favorite fried foods like french fries, onion rings, or chips, you can cook a variety of everyday foods like vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, and more. Tips for
Budget-Friendly Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)
This version of Greek Lasagna is a great family meal that pairs well with a green salad topped with a little feta cheese and light Greek salad dressing.
3 Ways to Revive Your Holiday Leftovers
You plan for the meals. You plan for the guests. Maybe you even plan for the feeling of equal parts relief and exhaustion once the holidays are actually over. But what about all the leftovers? The good news is, traditional holiday meals have got it all: protein, fiber, fat, and carbohydrates. A typical plate—say roast turkey with Brussels sprouts, green beans, and mashed sweet potatoes—ticks all the nutritional boxes, which is key for helping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels stay steady, says Angela Goscilo, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and senior manager of nutrition at WeightWatchers ®