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Hara Freekeh Tahiri
Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) is a grain food made from young green wheat that is roasted. Freekeh is prepared by harvesting wheat while the grains are green and the seeds are still soft. The wheat is sun-dried and roasted using a special technique. The wheat is then rubbed, and sometimes cracked. Hara Freekeh Tahiri is a fresh, healthy one-pot meal. Hara means green in Hindi. In this recipe, the green comes from the spinach, peas, and cilantro. This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook , by May Abraham Fridel.
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!
Curry de Pollo
El c?lido y rico sabor del curry transforma a las pechugas de pollo en un plato principal excepcional. El pollo y los vegetales hierven a fuego lento en tu olla de cocci?n lenta o utiliza tu olla de presi?n el?ctrica para un plato principal sencillo, luego s?rvelo sobre arroz cocido caliente. Las coberturas variadas sobre el curry quiere decir que puedes personalizar tu plato de la forma en la que gustes. Este, por ejemplo, est? cubierto con tomates, pimienta, y cilantro; pero en otra ocasi?n, c?brelo con manzanas picadas, bananas picadas, almendras tostadas plateadas, aguacate picado, o una
What’s in Season: Bell Peppers
Are bell peppers spicy? Bell peppers aren’t spicy, as they don’t produce capsaicin, the chemical that causes the burning sensation in your mouth when eating jalapeños or other spicy peppers. Green bell peppers are unripe red bell peppers and are less sweet. Red bell peppers are produced by allowing green peppers to ripen on the vine. Nutritional Benefits of Bell Peppers One cup of green bell pepper has just thirty calories, seven grams of carbohydrate, and almost three grams of fiber. The low carbohydrate count makes green bell peppers a great choice for those who have diabetes and need to
Scales, Apps, and Other Helpful Tools to Stay on Track with Portion Control
How to Portion Control Viola Holmes, associate director of nutrition of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), notes that the easiest way to manage meals is the ADA’s Diabetes Plate Method and “good old-fashioned” measuring cups. “It’s really up to the individual, though, to use a method that works for their lifestyle,” she says. Let’s explore different options that may work for you and your lifestyle. Using the Diabetes Plate Method The Diabetes Plate Method allows you to easily create perfectly portioned meals by balancing vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates with just a nine-inch
The Benefits of Adding More Plant-Based Proteins
Switching to more plant-based proteins doesn’t have to be intimidating! You don’t have to go fully vegan or vegetarian to experience the benefits. Just including more plant-based protein and a little less animal protein can help reduce risk. How to Get Started with Plant-Based Proteins Are you worried that going plant-based will mean you aren’t getting enough protein? Don’t be! It’s an old myth that it’s difficult to get enough protein on a plant-based diet. There are plenty of ways to pack in protein. Start by including the plant-based protein sources below, but don’t forget that there are
Dining Out or Ordering In Choices
Strategies to Eat Out Like a Pro Rather than blowing your meal plan and regretting it later, how about trying some of these strategies? Go to restaurant outings “gently hungry” instead of overly hungry, suggested Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES. “Over restricting during the day or preceding a restaurant or party event can biologically lead to unintentional overeating,” she explained. “This is BIOLOGY, not willpower.” Check out menus online ahead of time. By scoping out the options, you can make decisions in advance, which can remove some of the stress and the distraction of tempting but unhealthy
Everything You Need to Know About Radishes
What Is a Radish? Radishes are a root vegetable that belong to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes other vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, from small and round to long and cylindrical, and from white to red to purple. They are known for their crisp texture and peppery flavor, which can range from mild to peppery. Why Should You Eat Radishes? Radishes are not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients. They are low in calories and high in fiber. One cup of sliced radishes contains only 19 calories and two