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Easy, Healthy Food Substitutions for People with Diabetes
Cooking with type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some easy ingredient swaps for healthier meals.
6 Tips for Buying Frozen Pizzas
People of all ages love pizza! It can be a tasty, quick, and cost-effective choice for a meal or snack. But pizza can contain a lot of carbs, sodium, fat, and may not offer a full serving of protein. Follow these six tips the next time you’re shopping for frozen pizzas to make a choice that can fit into your eating plan. Tips for Buying Frozen Pizzas 1. Read the Nutrition Facts label . This will tell you the amount of each nutrient (the healthy and the not-as-healthy) in the pizza as well as the serving size. From there, you can see how it might impact your blood glucose (blood sugar levels)
Facts About Fiber You Should Know
If you have diabetes, eating high-fiber foods every day can help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar), improve heart health, and keep your digestive system healthy. Here are some things you should know about fiber along with ideas on how to include more of it in your daily eating plan. What is fiber and does it help? Fiber is a carbohydrate (carb) the body can’t break down when digesting food. Foods that are higher in fiber can help slow the breakdown of other carbs you eat, which may also help slow the rise in blood glucose. Some types of fiber can also help lower cholesterol levels. High
What's in Season: Pumpkin
Pumpkins aren’t just for carving scary faces at Halloween—they can be utilized for all sorts of culinary concoctions! Considered a winter squash, pumpkins are delicious and full of good nutrition. With an earthy sweet flavor, pumpkin pairs well with baked goods, soups, sauces, pasta, and curries. Fresh pumpkins are generally available mid-September through November, but you can find canned pumpkin puree any time of the year.
Dijon and Horseradish Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a great low carb snack or appetizer. And, perfect for Easter time if you have a lot of leftover dyed eggs! This traditional take features zesty dijon mustard and horseradish for extra flavor without a lot of added salt. We subbed most of the mayonnaise for plain yogurt for a lighter filling.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This 30-minute meal packs in lean protein from the turkey, lots of vegetables, and healthy carbs from the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and have a lower glycemic index compared to white potatoes. Add this dish to your Thanksgiving table to get your sweet potato fix without the mini marshmallows, or make it the next day with leftovers! This recipe originally appeared in The Diabetes Cookbook.
Eggplant “Meatballs” with Zucchini Noodles
This is a vegetarian recipe featuring eggplant “meatballs” that offer a plant-based twist on a classic and are served over light and tender zucchini noodles for a comforting yet low-carb meal. Almond flour and Parmesan give the meatballs structure and flavor, while fiber from the veggies helps slow digestion. With its blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s a great choice for keeping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels steady.
Fried Egg And Avocado Sandwiches
Cookbook author and meal planning guru Aviva Goldfarb says, "Recently I became obsessed with making the perfect fried egg sandwich, asking everyone for their ideal recipe. Ultimately, I settled on this delectable combination but you might also enjoy adding steamed spinach, roasted peppers, mayonnaise, tapenade, or bacon. We used cheddar and jalapeño bread from the farmer’s market, but assuming you can’t find that, you can use sourdough, challah, French bread, even English muffins."
Southwest Breakfast Tostadas with Black Beans & Spinach
These southwest breakfast tostadas are layered with spiced black beans, sautéed spinach, and an egg for a great start to your day. Crisp corn tortillas provide a whole grain base, while fiber-rich beans and healthy fats from avocado help support blood glucose (blood sugar) management. It’s a bold vegetarian breakfast that fits well into a diabetes-friendly eating plan.
Smart Shopping: Staying Healthy While Staying Home
COVID-19 is causing closures, quarantine, and “social distancing” protocols across the nation. For many, this means eating more meals at home, and possibly limited access to grocery stores. Most of us are making less trips to the grocery store, or relying on grocery delivery. Smart shopping is more important than ever to keep your kitchen stocked with healthy, shelf-stable foods.