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THE MENU Our menu includes healthier versions of Thanksgiving classics. All of the recipes have been modified to make ten servings—perfect for a crowd, or a small family gathering with plenty of leftovers. Herb Roasted Turkey Save time (and calories!) by roasting only the turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. The breast meat has less fat than the dark meat, which cuts down on saturated fat. Herbed Bread Stuffing No need to cut out stuffing for your holiday meal. Enjoy this bread stuffing and still keep your carbohydrate count down. The vegetables, fresh herbs, and apple add flavor and help

In this article: What to buy at the store? What to cook? Recipes Healthy Snacking What to buy? Going to the grocery store increases your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Consider getting groceries delivered if possible, or having a friend or family shop you for you if you are at high risk. If you must go the store, buy enough to last a week or two so that you don't have to go as often. There are also many precautions you can take to stay safe. Read our article on safe grocery shopping to learn more. When shopping, stock up on shelf-stable foods. Versatility is also important—look for foods

Non-starchy vegetables are an especially large part of an eating plan for people with diabetes because they won’t impact your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels as much as starchy vegetables and fruits. But, what should you do if you are just not a fruit or veggie person? The answer: Get sneaky! Instead of going off the rails and returning to old habits, you can find easy ways to enjoy healthy food by sneaking it into the dishes you make. And, if you have kids, it’s a great way to introduce them into healthy eating—even if it’s a little stealthy. Here are five suggestions for sneaky healthy

Strategies to Make Comfort Food Healthier There are a few strategies for doing this: substituting ingredients, reducing the quantity of unhealthy ones, and changing the cooking technique. Let’s talk about soup. There may be no food as comforting as thick creamy soups, with their cream, butter, and cheeses. Ways to make soup healthier: Substitute olive oil for the butter when sautéing the ingredients. Use light whipping cream or milk to replace the half-and-half that thickens the soup. If the recipe calls for cheese, choose a low-fat variety or simply reduce by a third or a quarter the amount

To create meals using the Diabetes Plate Method, simply fill half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and one quarter with carbohydrate foods like whole grains, starchy vegetables, or fruit. Learn more about the Diabetes Plate Method Here are some sample plates to help you get started! You can fit these recipes into your weekly meal plan in whatever way works best for you. Use the interactive Meal Planner on Diabetes Food Hub to plan out your week. Once you have created your free account , you can save recipes, then drag-and-drop them into your meal plan. Click

1. Get “Board” with Cheese & Crackers Build a wow-worthy appetizer grazing board filled with colorful produce (like two types of grapes, peppers, and cauliflower). Prioritize filling the board with non-starchy vegetables . For the most “wow” factor, try keeping items bite-sized and arrange the largest items on the board first. Include hummus in festive small bowls, whole grain crackers, and plant-based treenut cheese, plus fresh rosemary sprigs for festive flair. Need some more inspiration? Try this easy Holiday Veggie Platter with Hummus quick recipe or add some additional colorful flair with

Smoky Chicken Dinner + Hearty Chicken Salad Double the chicken in this recipe for Smoky Pan Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans . Use the leftover chicken for this hearty Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad recipe for a quick lunch or dinner later in the week. Coffee-Rubbed Steak Dinner + Beef Fajitas Prepare a double batch of Coffee-Rubbed Steak . While the steak is resting, sauté a side of vegetables like bell pepper, squash, or green beans for dinner one night. Save the leftover steak to make Beef Fajitas later in the week. Marinated Chicken Dinner + Stuffed Chicken Pitas Make a double

A "multi cooker," like Instant Pot, does the work of multiple appliances – it’s a slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, sauté pan, warming pot, and pressure cooker all in one. You can use it like a slow cooker and let dinner simmer away all day, or, if planning ahead isn’t your thing, you can cook the same "slow-cooked" meal in minutes using the pressure cooker function. Best of all, you can prep and cook everything in one pot, meaning there is no need to preheat the oven, light up the grill, make a mess on your stove top, or wash a lot of pots and pans. If you own a multi cooker, or are thinking