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Top 10 Diabetes Friendly Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient. It can be used in sweet or savory recipes. In fact, you could have pumpkin-powered recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We even have a few healthy snack options too, for when you need a pumpkin pick-me-up in the afternoon. Pumpkin is also a great option for people with diabetes due to its high fiber and low carbohydrate count per serving. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients and vitamins. Want to learn more about pumpkins? Check out our What's in Season: Pumpkin article. Savory Diabetes-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes Instant Pot Pumpkin-Spiced Turkey Chili If you
Roasted Fall Vegetables
So easy—just three steps from start to finish. Roasting wakes up the sweetest flavors in these veggies.
Ensalada de Zanahoria & Col
Al igual que ocurre con otras hortalizas crucíferas (el brécol y la coliflor), se considera que la col (repollo) es un componente dietético importante para disminuir el riesgo de cáncer.
Ensalada de zanahoria y col
Al igual que ocurre con otras hortalizas crucíferas (el brócoli y la coliflor), se considera que la col (repollo) es un componente dietético importante para disminuir el riesgo de cáncer.
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Roasting winter root vegetables caramelizes their natural sugars, producing a complex, toasty, and lightly sweet flavor. This recipe calls for a variety of winter vegetables, but you could use any combination, as long as you end up with about 12 cups total of bite-size pieces. This recipe can easily be cut in half if you're not cooking for a crowd. For added acidity, you could drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar just before serving.
Why You Should Eat Plant-Based Foods
Getting Protein from Plant-Based Foods Tofu Tofu is one of the most versatile plant-based proteins. It’s made from coagulated soy milk that’s been pressed to various firmness. Common varieties are silken, soft, firm, extra firm, and super firm. Silken tofu has the texture of yogurt and can be easily added to smoothies or used as an egg substitute in dishes like quiche. Extra-firm tofu is used often in stir-fries and bakes—it’s usually pressed at home once more before cooking to squeeze out any excess moisture. One way to remove the moisture is to place the tofu on a layer on paper towels. Add
Tasty Tips for Traveling
With all of the details to keep track of when planning a trip, meals can end up being a last-minute challenge with limited healthy choices. As a result, it’s easy to get out of your routine, including those habits that help you manage your diabetes day to day. But with a few tips in mind, you can keep up with that healthy routine as if you were right at home. On the Road or By Plane As you travel to your vacation destination, your normal routine gets interrupted, and you may be bombarded with a number of snack stands and fast food restaurants tempting you with unhealthy options. Here are a few
Sicilian Olive Salad
This cracked olive medley is a family favorite that is popular both in Calabria and Sicily. Sicilian Castelvetrano olives are becoming readily available in major supermarkets now, and if you have access to those, they are a great choice for this salad. Many Italian-American delis sell “Sicilian Colossal” olives, which also work well. You can toss a few tablespoons of this mixture into hot pasta in the winter, or chilled rice or quinoa in warner weather. It's also a great way to dress up ordinary vegetables, seafood, and meat. This recipe comes from The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook.
Budget-Friendly Tuna Pasta Salad
You could try this tuna salad without the pasta and serve it on whole-grain bread, a tortilla or on a bed of lettuce. This quick and budget-friendly meal makes a healthy lunch or dinner.
Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Searing beef on the stovetop adds a few minutes to your slow cooker routine, but it’s well-worth the payoff in flavor. Serve this stew with a side of steamed green beans for a balanced weeknight meal that makes your kitchen smell inviting all day long.