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Why You Should Eat Plant-Based Foods
When it comes to reducing inflammation and the risk for chronic diseases, switching to plant-based foods is an excellent choice. Eating more plant-based foods such as tofu, beans, soy, and lentils and using substitutes for dairy and meat, helps to reduce inflammation in the body and increase phytochemicals and antioxidants in our daily meals. For those with prediabetes or diabetes, consuming more plant-based foods can also help reduce the risk of other chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Including more protein at meals also helps to reduce how high blood glucose (blood sugar) rises after you eat.
Braised Brown Rice Meatballs
This meatball recipe makes a great addition to a hearty meal. Pair it with a side of vegetables and you have an unbeatable combination.
Savory Cauliflower and Cheesy Cakes
When you are craving something cheesy, try this low-carb snack. Cauliflower adds extra fiber and nutrients and baking gives it a light crunch. You can add garlic powder and/or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to give them an extra kick of spice.
5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are deliciously soft and chewy and low in carbs. For easy prep and clean-up, you can make these using just one bowl and only five simple ingredients! Splenda® Stevia Sweetener is used instead of sugar so you can enjoy a sweet treat with fewer calories and carbs and no added sugar.
Family Style Chicken Pot Pie
Make mealtime easier with a family style serving of this comfort classic. Add aromatics (celery, onion, carrots, herbs) to the water before boiling the chicken to increase the flavor and create a quick stock. Adding blended veggies into the sauce creates creaminess without adding fat or flour. Watch the Pot Pie Cooking Class Video Powered by Homemade, brought to you by Alignment Health Plans
Mini-Pumpkin Tarts
No one will ever know this simple dessert is diabetes-friendly! It is a holiday treat!
Kid-Friendly Meatballs
This is a diabetes-friendly meatball recipe your family will love. It’s a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for yourself and your kids.
Signature Skillet Supper
Barbara Seelig-Brown loves creating versatile recipes that you can tailor to your family’s preferences. Use this basic concept and vary the veggies and seasoning for a different taste each time you make this dish. This is also great because it’s a one-pot dish. Barbara also recommends trying it with ground turkey or ground buffalo, which has almost no saturated fat.
Quick Italian Meatloaf
We’re giving this classic comfort dish a diabetes-friendly twist by swapping some ingredients for those that lower the fat and increase the fiber and other nutrients.
Tips and Recipes to Stay Healthy While Staying Home
COVID-19 is causing closures, quarantine, and “social distancing” protocols across the nation. For many, this means eating more meals at home, and possibly limited access to grocery stores. Eating healthy in this situation can be challenging, but it is possible! We’ve got tips on what to buy at the grocery store, and easy recipes that you can prepare with low cost groceries that you may already have in your pantry. We'll be updating this article with more tips and recipes over the coming days, so please check back often. You can also visit the ADA's primary COVID-19 information page here to see FAQs, sick-day tips, and diabetes-related updates.