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Salmon Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
This salmon dish is a great way to get in your heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids for the day. The spinach, feta and other seasonings give this nutritious dish extra flavor.
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are always a hit at cocktail parties. Try this recipe out for your next get together!
Chickpea Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
This delicious dish uses a new type of pasta made from chickpeas. Chickpea pasta is higher in fiber and protein than regular pasta, making it better for blood glucose management. It's also grain- and gluten-free. Here we use roasted broccoli and zucchini, but you could sub in any seasonal nonstarchy vegetable, or use frozen vegetables.
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
Here's a decadent treat to enjoy on special occasions. It even has fresh carrots baked into it!
Roasted Stuffed Artichokes
Artichokes are a staple spring veggie. Venture out this season and try these stuffed ’chokes for a healthy side. If you can only find baby (or small) artichokes, use 4 instead of 2 and follow the same procedure.
Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers
These Spinach Feta Burgers are a healthier alternative to regular beef patties. Serve on lettuce leaves for a low-carb meal or a whole grain bun if your eating pattern allows. The delicious burgers are sure to be a hit with the whole family!
CKD Pre-Built Non-Dialysis Meal Plan
Day 1 Breakfast Recipes A hearty twist on a classic dish to fuel your mornings. The addition of quinoa to oats boosts the fiber and provides a vegetarian protein source. Add a drizzle of honey, a dash of cinnamon and some fresh berries and you have a well-rounded dish. This recipe can also be doubled, portioned into single-servings and reheated for a quick weekday breakfast. If you need extra protein try Sweet and Smoky Baked Eggs or add scrambled egg whites or a hardboiled egg on the side. Lunch Recipes Check out this amazingly simple yet delicious recipe. Not only is it is low in
How to Make Winter Comfort Foods Healthier
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
Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
Serve these tasty little tots to the family as a side with dinner. Not only are these a much healthier and diabetes-friendly version of classic tater tots, but the flavor is so similar, they may not realize they are eating cauliflower!
Greek Quinoa Salad
This salad is a nutrition power-house. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that provides carbohydrates and protein and the low-carb veggies add fiber and potassium.