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Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
To make this side dish a meal, add chopped up cooked chicken or shrimp to it.
Braised Herbed Chicken
Need a quick, easy and healthy dinner? This is the meal for you. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and then simmers for 30 minutes for a delicious flavor that will have your house smelling delightful too.
How Does Food Impact Blood Glucose?
Carbohydrates from food cause blood glucose to rise after meals, but that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate carbs from your meals! Carbohydrate foods are also important sources of other nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they provide energy for our body and our brain. Related: Ask the Experts: All About Carbs There’s no set number of carbs that everyone with diabetes should eat. The eating plan and carb amount that works for you will depend on your gender, activity level, and blood glucose management plan, among other things. It will also depend on your current eating habits
Simple Chicken Stirfry
The classic stir-fry recipe is the perfect way to make a healthy, diabetes-friendly and low-carb meal from whatever you might have in the fridge or pantry. Heat up a little oil in a skillet (a wok is great, but any skillet will do), throw in some protein and vegetables, and stir. Our version uses chicken as a base, but strips of beef, pork, or tofu will work just as well. Stir-fry vegetable mixes are available at most grocery stores, but there are a number of fresh or frozen vegetables that will work perfectly here—broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers, and baby corn especially. Experiment and see
Sweet Potato and Spinach Chicken Tacos
Unexpected taco fillings are all the rage on the food truck scene. Make these rich and savory versions at home!
Lentil Stew
You can play around with different types of lentils in this stew - try red, yellow, or brown lentils.
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Wild rice is a whole-grain and a healthier option than white rice. This soup is hearty and perfect on a cold winter day.
Budget-Friendly Cod Provencale
This light, delicious seafood dish may look fancy, but it's an easy and budget-friendly option for a lower carb main dish that's designed specifically for those with diabetes. Pair with a side salad and you have a restaurant quality weeknight dinner at a fraction of the cost. This recipe is from the Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook , by Charles Mattocks. To order this title and other great ADA cookbooks, please click here .
Salmon Croquettes with Yogurt-Horseradish Sauce
A zippy horseradish-infused yogurt sauce enlivens the down-home flavor of crisp croquettes. They’re great hot, at room temperature, or chilled. Serve with Tarragon Tomatoes and a salad of dark, leafy greens to turn these into a satisfying meal.
What's the Best Breakfast for Diabetes?
Research confirms that eating breakfast is generally a good idea—it can help with weight management, help you feel fuller throughout the day, and help keep blood glucose in range. Just because breakfast is important doesn’t mean it has to be an elaborate meal. It can be as simple as a piece of toast smothered in avocado or peanut butter, a string cheese and a handful of nuts, or a hardboiled egg and a piece of fruit. Related: How To Start a Healthy Day 4 Tips for Building a Healthy Breakfast What works for you for breakfast will depend on your personal meal plan, food preferences, health goals