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Healthy Swaps for Sustainable Healthy Diets
Why Lifestyle Changes Can Be Difficult There are two reasons why making healthy lifestyle changes commonly fail: Making too many changes at once Choosing changes that are too hard to make or goals that are too hard to reach Making small changes to the foods that are already in our diets, or swaps, can help those who often “abandon ship” stick to healthy habits. Adults, children, families, and those with pre-existing conditions (or those who wish to prevent future disease) can make simple, everyday swaps to the foods they already eat to help manage or reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease
Mediterranean Unstuffed Peppers
This quick meal for one is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Use leftover cooked rice if you have it, or make a larger batch and freeze the rest for another night. For more single-serving recipes, check out our cookbook, Designed for One! , by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Tofu Spring Rolls
You can also make these spring rolls with just the lettuce as wrapper instead of the rice paper to make this recipe even lower in carbohydrate.
Braised Chinese Shrimp
Stir-frying is a great cooking method for quick and delicious meals. This shrimp recipe can be done in less than 30 minutes!
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Serve this vegetable side dish with grilled fish or chicken and a side of brown rice.
Cabbage Salad
Cabbage is an Irish staple. Serve this salad with Bangers and Mash for a complete Irish treat on St. Patrick’s Day!
Curried Chickpea Stew with Roasted Vegetables
Get ready to savor a cozy bowl of veggie-filled goodness with this diabetes-friendly Curried Chickpea Stew. Bursting with flavor and roasted veggies, this stew is like a hug for your taste buds and your health.
Seared Tuna with Pesto Sauce
Fish is diabetes superfood, especially those that are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, like tuna and salmon. Studies have repeatedly shown that people who dine regularly on these fatty fish have lower rates of diabetes and heart disease. It's no wonder it's recommended that nearly everyone eat at least 2 servings of fish every week. The problem? Many people think that preparing fish is complicated or expensive or both. This super-simple diabetes friendly seared tuna recipe proves that cooking fish is both easy and delicious. It's just 3 ingredients and is on the table in 10
Easy Food Swaps for Healthier Eating
So how about taking a different approach? Instead of eliminating certain food groups and starting short-term diets, focus on keeping it simple and doable. You can swap some less healthy foods for others that fit your eating plan better. Focus on picking foods that work well with your lifestyle. It’s not meant to be perfect, but to take small steps that complement exercise and other healthy habits. Every little bit helps! What is Food Swapping? Food swapping can come in various forms. Some food swaps mean using healthier ingredients in place of unhealthy foods while cooking. It can also mean
Grilled Salmon and Avocado Salad
This is a great seafood dish that will pair well with a small side of quinoa, or simply add on other nonstarchy vegetable like steamed green beans or cauliflower!