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The Different Types of Chocolate Dark chocolate, often referred to as semi-sweet or bittersweet, contains 50 to 90 percent of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. High-quality dark chocolate has at least 70 percent chocolate. It has little to no milk solids. Milk chocolate, on the other hand, contains 10 to 50 percent of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk of some form, and sugar—much more than dark chocolate. Then there’s white chocolate. It’s even less healthy, having no cocoa solids, just cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, and often vanilla. Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Because of that

How to Stretch Your Food Instead of coming up with and shopping for different recipes for every single meal over the course of a week, try planning two or three main ones , which will lead to other options throughout the week. For instance, you could roast a chicken (or, if it helps, buy one already cooked) for a meal. Serve it with cooked farro, roasted butternut squash, and a green salad. Make enough to have leftovers for day two and use whole wheat tortillas and make chicken tacos. Add some of the salad and your favorite salsa you have in the fridge. To make a salad, use the leftover salad

About Thyme Thyme is an herb from the mint family and a staple ingredient in kitchens around the world—with small, fragrant leaves that are typically green-gray in color. It thrives in sunny and dry conditions and can be grown both outdoors in gardens and indoors in pots. How to Pick and Store Thyme When shopping for thyme, look for fresh, vibrant sprigs with intact leaves and a strong smell. To maximize thyme's shelf life, wrap fresh sprigs in a damp paper towel and store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. This helps maintain the herb's moisture and aroma for up to a week

Nutritional Benefits of Potatoes Not only are potatoes delicious, they’re also an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and B6, especially when the skin is left on and eaten. One medium potato, including the skin, contains approximately 30 percent of your daily recommendation of these three nutrients. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to reduce inflammation and prevent cell damage. Vitamin C also aids in collagen production, which helps maintain healthy gums and helps to heal wounds. Potatoes are also one of the best sources of potassium—one medium potato contains more potassium per serving

1. Timing of Meals Throughout the holidays, you may find yourself eating at family dinners or parties outside your usual mealtimes. For example, holiday dinners are sometimes served at 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. Plan for how you will handle making changes if the meal does not align with your regular schedule. If you take insulin or another medication that lowers blood glucose, you should try to check your blood glucose levels more often. A change in the timing of the meal may affect your blood glucose. For example, you may need to bring a snack to prevent low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) if the meal is

Meal prepping is a valuable strategy for individuals managing diabetes, providing a convenient and consistent way to stick with your healthy eating plan while juggling a busy schedule. By planning and prepping meals in advance, you can make sure you have nutritious options ready and available, making it easier to follow your eating plan and manage blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. What is meal prepping? Meal prepping simply means creating a batch of meals all at once to eat later. This can be great for busy families or if you have a schedule where easy grab-and-go meals will help you keep

But the truth is, there are many reasons why we should reduce or even eliminate red meat from our diets. One, there’s the environmental argument. Meat and dairy production cause 14.5 percent of our planet’s greenhouse emissions. Two, there’s the cost argument. “Meatflation” is real. You’ve probably already experienced sticker shock at the market, but wholesale beef prices are predicted to increase between 4 and 7 percent in 2022. Perhaps the most significant reason to cut back on red meat, however, is our health. People who eat red meat are at an increased risk of death from heart disease

1. Think outside the stew The go-to recipes for slow cookers are usually soups, stews, roasts, etc., but you can do so much more! You can cook corn on the cob, bake potatoes, or boil water. You can cook a meatloaf or roast a whole chicken. You can even bake a cake or cobbler directly in the pot or in a pan (see next tip). 2. Use your slow cooker as a mini-oven Yes, you can treat your slow cooker like a mini oven! The trick is to place a loaf pan on a rack or several balls of aluminum foil to keep it off the bottom of the slow cooker. You can bake things in the slow cooker, or place food in

Non-starchy vegetables are an especially large part of an eating plan for people with diabetes because they won’t impact your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels as much as starchy vegetables and fruits. But, what should you do if you are just not a fruit or veggie person? The answer: Get sneaky! Instead of going off the rails and returning to old habits, you can find easy ways to enjoy healthy food by sneaking it into the dishes you make. And, if you have kids, it’s a great way to introduce them into healthy eating—even if it’s a little stealthy. Here are five suggestions for sneaky healthy

10. Sloppy Janes Sloppy Joes get a makeover with lean ground turkey instead of beef, plus plenty of zing from garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and hot sauce. This reimagined childhood favorite brings back a tasty sense of nostalgia and makes a great family-friendly dinner. 9. Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo There is nothing more comforting than chicken and veggies in a lusciously thick sauce topped with a flaky crust. The earthy aroma of this dish will fill your kitchen and call everyone to dinner.. By swapping phyllo dough for the top, we’re making a healthier option that’s diabetes-friendly. 8