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This quick and healthy recipe makes a great appetizer for a party. Feel free to substitute canned tuna for crab if desired; just omit the tarragon and replace with chives.

Here’s a healthy lunch that is quick, fun and tasty. Your child (and you) will love it!

It’s always good to have a go-to side salad with the right vegetable portions and a salad dressing to pour over it. It takes out the guesswork out of meal prep when you’re in a rush, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal.

These low-carb pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to two months as long as they stay covered. Try this homemade pickle recipe instead of the sodium-packed pickles from the grocery store.

Traditional Mediterranean tzatziki sauce is perfect for dipping low-carb non-starchy vegetables. It can also be used as a topping on salads, sandwiches or wraps.

Don’t waste your money on fast food at lunch. Make this quick wrap instead and you will see that healthy eating does not have to be bland or boring!

This is a simple, savory side salad that goes great with almost any entree when you need to add some more vegetables to your meal. Whip up a double batch and save some for another meal. Store with the dressing on the side so it can last up to 3 days in your refrigerator. Complete your plate: Pair this salad with a vegetarian entree like Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans for a plant-based Mediterranean meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding cubed pineapple and mint leaves adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like cucumber and lemon, watermelon and rosemary, or anything else you can come up with!

With so many colors and flavors dancing together, this guacamole is a party on your tongue! Use this as a dip for fresh vegetables or tortilla chips, or add it to sandwiches and wraps. It tastes delicious the day you make it, and it gets even better the day after, when all the flavors blend. The result is refreshing and so very satisfying.

Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding cubed watermelon and rosemary sprigs adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like cucumber and lemon, pineapple and mint, or anything else you can come up with!