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Crunchy Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini
This is a great way to add more grains to your diet and the quinoa gets a wonderful crunch when baked.
Eggplant with Meatballs (Borani Bademjan)
This Mideast-inspired stew features turmeric-spiced meatballs plus eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers for a veggie-packed meal. Serve with whole-grain pita, naan, or lavash to soak up every last bite.
Lentil Bruschetta
To reduce the carbohydrates in this recipe, serve the bruschetta in Belgian endive leaves instead of baguette. This will also make the recipe gluten-free.
What’s in Season: Bell Peppers
The bell pepper, while usually used in cooking like a vegetable, is actually considered a berry, with the most common colors being green, yellow, red, and orange. In season July through September, bell peppers make a delicious addition to summer salads, pizza, and pasta dishes. Add peppers to your weekly grocery list and incorporate them into many different meals! They also pack a big nutrition punch and are a good source of vitamins and fiber.
Why You Should Eat Plant-Based Foods
When it comes to reducing inflammation and the risk for chronic diseases, switching to plant-based foods is an excellent choice. Eating more plant-based foods such as tofu, beans, soy, and lentils and using substitutes for dairy and meat, helps to reduce inflammation in the body and increase phytochemicals and antioxidants in our daily meals. For those with prediabetes or diabetes, consuming more plant-based foods can also help reduce the risk of other chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Including more protein at meals also helps to reduce how high blood glucose (blood sugar) rises after you eat.
Oat Bran Pancakes
These oat bran pancakes are a classic breakfast with a healthy twist. They are made with oat bran, a whole grain that is rich in protein, antioxidants, and fiber—these nutrients help support a healthy immune system, heart, and gut. The sweet taste of these pancakes comes from zero- calorie Splenda ® Granulated Sweetener. Top with fresh berries or any of your other favorite pancake toppings with no added sugars and enjoy!
One Skillet Sweet Orange Chicken
Spending too much time doing dishes in the evening? You should try this one-skillet sweet orange chicken for your next dinner. Unlike many traditional orange sauces, this zesty orange sauce is sweetened with zero-calorie sweetener, so it contains no added sugars. This dish can work with any vegetable, so feel free to swap the broccoli for bell peppers, zucchini, or whatever you like!
How to Painlessly Reduce Red Meat–Based Meals
For those of us who grew up on and still enjoy red meat, there’s often a craving that comes over us for a big, satisfying bite into a flavor-packed burger or a juicy, perfectly grilled rib-eye.
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.
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.