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Double-Duty Banana Pancakes
Double-Duty Banana Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the hearty goodness of buckwheat pancake mix. This quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy mornings, yields fluffy pancakes with a hint of banana flavor in every bite. With just four simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time for a comforting and satisfying meal that's low in sodium and packed with potassium and fiber. Ideal for pancake lovers looking for a healthier option, these pancakes are sure to become a breakfast favorite!
Basic Bean Burger
Looking for a tasty, protein-filled burger that's budget-friendly and perfect for Meatless Mondays? This healthy take on the classic is less expensive, heart-healthy, and ready to go from items you probably already have in the pantry. For more Southwestern flavor with less carbs, serve each bean burger in lettuce wrap topped with 1 tablespoon salsa and an avocado slice. This also makes a great meatless filling for a taco or burrito. But if you want a more classic taste, serve on a whole grain bun with 1 slice of cheddar cheese, a large lettuce leaf, and a thick slice of tomato.
Garlicky Sautéed Spinach
Serve this Garlicky Sautéed Spinach with the Dijon Salmon recipe for a gourmet meal. Roasted Garlic makes a great appetizer, too. Just serve roasted garlic cloves with whole wheat crostini and let your guests spread the garlic on the toasts.
10 Low-Carb Soups to Try
During chilly months, soup is a great option to warm up and fill up. Often packed with veggies, soup offers a chance to get lots of vitamins and nutrients to help strengthen your immune system. As an added bonus, many soup recipes only require one pot to cook!
California Date & Harissa Salmon
The natural sweetness of California Dates balances the smoky heat of harissa in this flavorful salmon dish while adding fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. Harissa is a North African chili paste made with roasted red peppers and spices. If you can’t find it at your grocery store, you can substitute chipotles in adobo sauce for a similar smoky kick. Herbs and spices are an excellent way to enhance the flavor of your dishes without adding extra fat, sodium, or sugar. This very-low-carb and low-carb recipe is also heart healthy.
High Blood Sugar and Hunger
Hunger and cravings are a frustrating side-effect of high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It can also be confusing: if there’s so much excess glucose in your bloodstream, why are your body and your brain craving more food? Here, we’ll look at why high blood glucose levels often come with cravings and what you can do about it.
Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Fresh chili and baked sweet potatoes are a great combination! This recipe is easily customized to fit your flavor style. Add a dash of cayenne or pepper to take up the heat a level or two. Try topping your sweet potato with green onions or a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream). The options are endless to make this recipe your way!
Cranberry Pork Roast over Noodles
This super-easy, tender roast cooks during the day in your slow-cooker. All you need is 5 minutes in the morning to load up the crock pot, and then 20 minutes in the evening to cook up the pasta and veggies that go with it!
Surviving Your First Holiday Season with Diabetes
From the flood of fun-sized candies on Halloween to the candy hearts on Valentine’s Day, and all the holiday feasts in between, winter can be a minefield of food temptations. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about how to manage your diabetes during the holidays. To provide a little guidance, we've asked diabetes and nutrition experts to share their top tips for staying on track this holiday season without sacrificing holiday cheer!