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Chef Jenny walks you step by step how to make this one pan meal. Add aromatics (celery, onion, carrots, herbs) to the water before boiling the chicken to increase the flavor and create a quick stock. Adding blended veggies into the sauce creates creaminess without adding fat or flour. This live cooking class recording is powered by Homemade and brought to you by Alignment Health Plans. Don't miss any of our live cooking classes ! Be sure to register for the Diabetes Food Hub® monthly newsletter to learn about our upcoming classes, recipes, and more.

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

Entrees 1. Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Onions Sweet apples, savory onions, and crunchy pecans create a tasty entrée that is sure to please! And, everything comes together quickly making this a perfect weeknight meal. 2. Creamy Chicken Apple Salad Diced apples add sweetness and crunch to this lighter chicken salad. The trick to keeping chicken salad light is to replace half or more of the mayonnaise with plain yogurt! 3. Spiced Turkey Breast with Apple Chutney A dry rub of citrus and warm spices gives this roasted turkey irresistible fall flavors, perfect for your Thanksgiving

How to Incorporate Whole Grains into Your Diet But how can you start incorporating whole grains into your diet? There are plenty of ways to increase your whole grain intake, whether they’re served as a side dish or the star of the meal. Here are six ideas to get you started: Soups and stews : Cooked whole grains are perfect in stews and soups to create a hearty cool weather meal. Go for sturdy winter greens, add beans, tofu, or poultry for protein, and tomato paste for a deep, savory flavor. Try our White Bean and Vegetable Soup with Farro or our Turkey & Barley Soup for inspiration. Bowls

Navigating snack options when you have diabetes can feel like a tricky balancing act. With a busy schedule, it's even more challenging to find snacks that tick all the boxes: tasty, healthy, and diabetes-friendly. However, with a little planning, you can have plenty of snacks ready to grab-and-go in your fridge and pantry. Should people with diabetes eat protein-powered snacks? Protein is essential for everyone, especially if you're managing diabetes. It works alongside carbohydrates to help moderate the absorption of glucose (sugar) into your blood. This balance is key in avoiding the

You plan for the meals. You plan for the guests. Maybe you even plan for the feeling of equal parts relief and exhaustion once the holidays are actually over. But what about all the leftovers? The good news is, traditional holiday meals have got it all: protein, fiber, fat, and carbohydrates. A typical plate—say roast turkey with Brussels sprouts, green beans, and mashed sweet potatoes—ticks all the nutritional boxes, which is key for helping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels stay steady, says Angela Goscilo, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and senior manager of nutrition at WeightWatchers ®

Building blocks of a perfect salad Greens: Every salad starts with a base of leafy greens, but there are lots of options out there! Light green lettuces like romaine or iceberg have the mildest flavor. Darker greens like spinach and kale are more nutrient dense, and have a stronger (sometimes bitter) flavor. “Spring” or “baby” greens are darker greens that are picked when the plant is young, so they have a milder flavor. Try adding shredded cabbage or carrots to your greens for a little crunch, or arugula for a peppery taste. Vegetables: Carrots, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli