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8 Mediterranean Style Ingredients You Need in Your Pantry
The Mediterranean- Style eating pattern has many health benefits. Meals are plant-forward and based on whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans), whole grains, herbs, spices, and olive oil. The eating plan also includes moderate amounts of dairy foods (including yogurt), eggs, fish, and poultry. Small amounts of red meats and sweets can sometimes be included, if you’d like. But the Mediterranean-Style eating pattern diet is also part of the Mediterranean lifestyle. This lifestyle includes being physically active, enjoying meals
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Slow Cooker
If you have a slow cooker collecting dust somewhere, it’s time to pull it out and start cooking! Slow cookers are great for making comforting soups and stews in the fall, but they can do so much more year-round. 1. Think outside the stew. Slow cookers can do much more than the usual soups, stews, and roasts. You can use them for: Cooking corn on the cob Baking potatoes Making oatmeal or breakfast casseroles Cooking meatloaf Roasting a whole chicken They’re more versatile than many people realize. 2. Use your slow cooker as a mini oven. Yes, you can treat your slow cooker like a mini oven! The
Healthy Eating and Sleep—Two Key Lifestyle Factors
Lifestyle factors, including healthy eating and healthy sleep habits, are the building blocks for managing diabetes. Taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle will help you: Prevent diabetes if you don’t have it Manage blood glucose (blood sugar) Reduce the risk of diabetes complications Improve your quality of life Whether you’re trying to prevent diabetes or have been living with it for a while, your lifestyle has a big impact on your health. An eating plan that has foods that are packed with nutrients, as well as your sleep habits, are two key lifestyle factors to pay attention to. Let’s
Instant Pot Freezer Fix Chili
It’s cold outside, you’ve had a long day, and you want comfort fast. But everything’s frozen (just like you)! Not a problem with this diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipe—you can start with frozen turkey and corn, add a few other ingredients, seal it in the cooker, and let it do the rest of the work. No chopping, no browning, just stir it up at the end! If you're looking to cut the carb count, you can omit the corn. Either way, this is a great go-to recipe to have on hand for “those” days, and it’s kid-friendly, too! Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more
7 Tips for Boosting Flavor Without Salt
If you hear “low-sodium foods” and think you’ll be giving up taste and enjoyment, think again! Healthy home-cooked meals made with quality ingredients and spices are packed with flavor. Whether you’re new to cooking or an experienced chef looking to lower the salt in your meals, these easy tips will help you make healthy dishes taste even better. 1. Add acids Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, or limes) and vinegars play a key role in healthy cooking. Acids can act a little like salt in that they work to meld flavors together by bringing out the natural brightness of foods. Try making a quick
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes are high in potassium, meaning tomato sauce is usually off limits for someone managing kidney disease on a low potassium diet. This kidney-friendly sauce replaces half the tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a lower potassium sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, or as a replacement for tomato sauce in recipes. And, it tastes great! You can use store bought roasted red peppers (look for the lowest sodium option) or roast red bell peppers at home. You can easily double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch and freeze some for later.
Radish Toasts with Whipped Ricotta & Chives
If you are a fan of avocado toast, mix things up with this radish toast! Diabetes-friendly and filling, this recipe is great to serve as breakfast or brunch.
Oatmeal Pecan Pancakes
Finely chopped oats can make an easy, whole-grain alternative to wheat flour in many recipes such as these pancakes. Add ¾ cup fresh blueberries for a higher fiber topping!
Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream"
Frozen bananas are the surprising base for this creamy, soft-serve "ice cream." It's dairy-free and vegan, low in saturated fat, made with no added sugars, and still totally delicious! Perfect for when you are craving dessert. You could use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, let them thaw first.