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6 Tea-rrific Ways to Use Tea in Diabetes-Friendly Cooking
Are you a tea sipper? That’s a wise choice. Tea is like a cupful of wellbeing, brimming with naturally occurring antioxidants and other health-promoting compounds.
California Date, Pear, & Mozzarella Pizza
This California Date, Pear, and Mozzarella Pizza is a unique and delicious entree with no added sugar. Using a cauliflower pizza crust, this recipe keeps things light while delivering indulgent flavors. Topped with mozzarella, caramelized California Dates, and sweet sliced pears, it’s a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it ideal for entertaining or a quick weeknight meal. Plus, it’s a vegetarian-friendly entree too.
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.
Zuppa Toscana with Cauliflower and Kale
This classic Italian soup is traditionally made with leafy greens, white beans, and potatoes in a savory broth with a little bit of spice. To make a low carb version, we replaced the white beans and potatoes with fresh cauliflower. Greek yogurt adds creaminess to the broth, and chicken adds extra protein. Add a side of Cauliflower Garlic “Bread” Sticks for a satisfying low carb meal.
How to Make Winter Comfort Foods Healthier
It’s no surprise that winter comfort foods tend to be less than healthy. We’re craving warmth and something that gives us feelings of love and nostalgia. They tend to be filled with fat, salt, and carbohydrates—big on calories but not much in nutrition. Indulging in all that nostalgia has its health pitfalls, but there are ways to modify those comfort foods of our past to make them healthier.
Buffalo Chicken Legs with Blue Cheese Salad
A tangy, cool salad topped with blue cheese dressing balances the heat of buffalo drumsticks. You can add more or less cayenne pepper, depending on how hot you like. Try making your own dressing with this Light Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. Double Up: Double the buffalo chicken in this recipe and use the leftover chicken in this Panzanella Salad. Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Cinnamon Maple Grilled Peaches
Who said desserts can’t be grilled? Try dressing up this simple dish by garnishing it with some fresh mint leaves.
Meal Prep: DIY Salad Bar
Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less daily meal prep? With some meal planning and prepping, you can make several days’ worth of meals with one trip to the grocery store. Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and prepping healthy meals easy—and check out this article for tips on building the perfect salad ! How to prep your salad bar 1. Wash your greens. For heads of lettuce like iceberg or romaine, remove damaged or wilted outer leaves
Twice Baked Butternut Squash
You can also make this same recipe with small sugar pumpkins or acorn squash instead of butternut squash.
Chicken and Bean Cassoulet
Want winter comfort food? Try cassoulet! This recipe for slow-cooked French casserole replaces the traditional pork and duck ingredients with turkey kielbasa and chicken thighs. Note: This meal is slightly high in sodium, so those on a low-sodium diet should adjust their meal plan accordingly.