main content start
Showing Results for: “black beans”
Ratatouille
This is another great side dish for the holidays. It’s packed with vegetables and is relatively low in calories.
Brown Rice And Edamame Salad
Edamame seems to be only widely available in frozen form. Stock up, pair it with frozen brown rice, and you can have a really healthy meal in about 10 minutes. Pictured here with crab cakes.
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.
Broccoli and Spinach Salad with Blueberries and Buttermilk Dressing
I decided to offer this an antioxidant-infused snack prior to class and wanted you all to have it in hand for quick meals. Try adding leftover chicken, fish, or quinoa to make a complete meal. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Antipasto Salad
Do you need a quick, tasty, different salad for your summer picnic? Here is your answer. This diabetes-friendly antipasto salad is lower carb but packed with heart-healthy Mediterranean super foods, such as olives and sun-dreid tomatoes. If you really want to boost the flavors, add canned artichoke hearts.
Spinach Mushroom Egg and Ham Cups
These egg and ham cups are absolutely delicious and satisfying. They are also much better for your blood glucose than a bowl of sugary cereal. As an added bonus, you get some veggies in this low-carb breakfast too.
10 Must-Have Pantry Staples
Making healthy food choices is a good strategy for managing diabetes. Start by following the Diabetes Plate and learning which foods will help you reach your blood glucose (blood sugar) targets and nourish your body. Once you discover the foods you like that support your health goals, be sure to keep your kitchen stocked with them to make sticking to a balanced eating plan much easier. There are lots of options available to you, but here are 10 foods to get you started. 1. Leafy greens (such as spinach, kale, and collard greens ) Leafy greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and
Easy, Healthy Food Substitutions for People with Diabetes
Cooking with type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some easy ingredient swaps for healthier meals.
The Best Food Items to Buy in Bulk for People with Diabetes
With rising food costs, it’s important to stock up wisely! Knowing what food choices to buy in bulk can help you stick to your eating plan while saving you time and money. That’s a win-win!