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Best Beverages for People with Diabetes
Coffee, tea, soda, milk, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sparkling water—there are so many choices when it comes to picking your drink! So, what’s the best choice for a person with diabetes? The same as what we recommend for everyone else, water! Hydration is an important part of staying healthy. More than half of our body weight comes from water. It’s found in all our cells, organs, and tissues, and our bodies can’t function without it. We lose water throughout the day through digestion, sweating, and even breathing. It’s important to replace water that is lost by drinking plenty of
Roast Beef Rollups
These wraps are a quick and easy lunch to pack for the work day. Just pack the olive oil and red wine vinegar together in a separate container and add to the wrap right before eating.
Budget-Friendly Egg, Ham and Spinach Sandwich
Need a quick, delicious and inexpensive meal for breakfast or dinner? Here is your answer. Eggs are a cheap, high-quality protein source and are fine to eat in moderation.
Salmon With Thyme-Roasted Grapes
Author Katie Cavuto says, "Grapes are not just for snacking! Sweet, juicy, and succulent, they are divine when roasted. I love pairing grapes with savory herbs like fresh oregano or, in this dish, thyme."
Blood Orange Salad (Insalata D’ Arrance Sangouse)
Sicily is known for its beautiful, lush orange groves, which produce some of the world’s most fragrant oranges. First introduced by the Arabs during their rule of the island, orange trees flourished in the ashes along the base of Mt. Etna. Look for the sweetest oranges possible for this recipe. If you can, use Sicilian blood oranges; their red color imparts festive flair to this sumptuous salad.
Juicy Lamb Burgers
Make everyone feel special when you serve them this treat. It’s not every day that you’d serve lamb, but it’s a nice change from beef and turkey. The lamb provides all the juices you need, so there’s no need for cooking oil.
Quinoa with Cranberries and Pine Nuts
Quinoa is a whole-grain that can be used in place of rice in many recipes. It is higher in protein than other grains and is also a good source of fiber. This recipe fits well on your Thanksgiving table, too! Swap stuffing and cranberry sauce for this healthy alternative. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. This recipe featured in:
Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions
This recipe comes together quickly, with the perfect combination of sweet and savory ingredients. It's sure to please!
Parmesan Corn
This side dish takes just 5 minutes to prepare and goes great with our Grilled Chicken Wraps. Corn on the cob is also great when cooked on the grill!
Fruited Chicken Salad
You’ll get your fiber-rich fruit and protein together in this lunch salad-or serve it for a light dinner. Any apple variety will work; however, cookbook author Robyn Webb thinks sweet Gala tempers the slightly gamey flavor of the poultry.