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Asian Kale Slaw
If you’ve never tried raw kale (or any kale), this is a great first recipe because the dressing is so flavorful. Kale is packed full of vitamin A and C and is low-carb. Your local grocery store or warehouse store might have the pre-package kale slaw, but you can substitute cabbage if desired.
High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Brownies
Don’t be afraid of the black beans in this recipe. You can’t taste them and they give a nutrition kick and fiber boost that you won’t find in regular brownies. Try topping them with fresh raspberries too.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
This refreshing dish is low in calories, high in flavor, and so versatile. It can be served hot or cold, and it’s great for a picnic (if you can keep it cool or it won’t be sitting out for too long), and could be wrapped in tortillas as easily as served over lettuce or rice. Serve with Buckwheat (Kasha) and Steamed Broccoli with Lemon-Pepper Seasoning.
Five Tricks for Low-Waste Cooking
Here are five tricks for enjoying more of what you buy and grow. Make the most of the whole vegetable (and fresh herbs). Root vegetables, like beets, carrots, turnips, and radishes have delicious leafy tops. While many markets remove them, if you use those that have those tops you can make pesto with them. Have leftover fresh vegetables, like zucchini, mushrooms, or carrots? They can be shredded and turned into pancakes with an egg, grated onion, garlic, herbs, and some breadcrumbs. When a recipe calls for chopped or minced fresh herbs, use both the leaves and stems—if the stems are still
Dining Out or Ordering In Choices
Strategies to Eat Out Like a Pro Rather than blowing your meal plan and regretting it later, how about trying some of these strategies? Go to restaurant outings “gently hungry” instead of overly hungry, suggested Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES. “Over restricting during the day or preceding a restaurant or party event can biologically lead to unintentional overeating,” she explained. “This is BIOLOGY, not willpower.” Check out menus online ahead of time. By scoping out the options, you can make decisions in advance, which can remove some of the stress and the distraction of tempting but unhealthy
What’s in Season: Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts grow on thick stalks covered in tiny sprouts and are a fall/winter vegetable that’s in season from August through March. You can buy them still on the stalk when they’re in peak season, or you can buy them loose. When choosing Brussels sprouts, look for small to medium-size sprouts that are all about the same size (for even cooking) and green in color (avoid bluish or grey hues). Avoid choosing the sprouts with any dark brown or grey spots. Uncooked Brussels sprouts will last for about a week stored in your refrigerator, while cooked sprouts last for two to three days. Brussel
Curry de Pollo
El c?lido y rico sabor del curry transforma a las pechugas de pollo en un plato principal excepcional. El pollo y los vegetales hierven a fuego lento en tu olla de cocci?n lenta o utiliza tu olla de presi?n el?ctrica para un plato principal sencillo, luego s?rvelo sobre arroz cocido caliente. Las coberturas variadas sobre el curry quiere decir que puedes personalizar tu plato de la forma en la que gustes. Este, por ejemplo, est? cubierto con tomates, pimienta, y cilantro; pero en otra ocasi?n, c?brelo con manzanas picadas, bananas picadas, almendras tostadas plateadas, aguacate picado, o una
Ingrid Hoffmann's Chicken Tinga Poblana
This classic Mexican stew from Puebla, Mexico, is intensely rich in flavor and spices. It hits the spot every time. Serve either inside a tortilla or over a bowl of brown rice or quinoa and enjoy! For a different take on this dish, substitute lean pork loin for the chicken. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
Easy, Healthy Ingredient Substitutions for People with Diabetes
If you are new to type 2 diabetes, you might be wondering what the best foods are to eat and how to cook them. Generally, doctors recommend nutrient-dense, low-fat, and low-carb foods. The good news is, when you cook at home you can make easy, healthy substitutes with basic items to help achieve these goals. Plus, there are lots of great alternatives at the grocery store that will benefit your lifestyle, and your diabetes management. Bonus, they taste great too! Whole Grains and Flours Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not your enemy. But some carbs (typically what we consider refined
Fall Granola with Pumpkin Seeds
This granola can make a satisfying snack on it’s own or your can use it to top yogurt or oatmeal. This recipe uses agave nectar, a popular alternative to sugar or honey. However, you should still count the carbs in agave like any other carbohydrate and keep portions small.