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Pumpkin Quiche with Quinoa Crust
This hearty breakfast is a perfect fall treat. The quinoa "crust" is delicious and crunchy, but cuts the carbs substantially. Ensure you are using canned pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling, which has a lot of added sugars.
Quinoa Cakes
Quinoa is a great substitute for cous cous in most recipes. This ancient grain is hearty and delicious and an excellent source of fiber. Make mini versions of these Quinoa Cakes for a excellent party appetizer.
Let’s Talk About Protein for People with Diabetes
Eating a balanced diet, which includes carbohydrates, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits—and protein—is key for maintaining overall health and keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) in target range. Today, let’s discuss the role of protein and how it plays a part in your diabetes management, its benefits, how much of it you should eat, and the best sources. Benefits and Role of Protein in Diabetes Management Protein offers several benefits for the body and diabetes management, including: Maintaining muscle mass: Diabetes puts you at a higher risk of muscle loss and this risk only
7 Easy Swaps to Add More Plants to Your Plate
Plant-based eating is popular, and for good reason. Plant foods can add color, texture, taste, volume, and overall appeal to meals. But more importantly, eating more plant-based meals can provide significant health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. Two of the most well-known plant-based eating patterns include the vegetarian and vegan eating patterns.
CKD Pre-Built Dialysis Meal Plan
Having diabetes plus kidney disease requiring dialysis may seem challenging as you combine the two eating plans. Choosing lower potassium produce, limiting or avoiding processed items that may contain phosphate additives, and focusing on eating enough high-quality protein, in addition to balancing carbs are key to staying healthy. We've put together some suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus tips to help with managing your plan. Find more Kidney-Friendly resources.
Savory Stuffed Pumpkins
Wow your dinner companions and pair this charming main dish with a nonstarchy vegetable or salad for a complete meal. To make this vegetarian, simply omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
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!
New Ways to Try Whole Grains
Using the Diabetes Plate Method , your meal should be half non-starchy veggies, one-fourth protein, and one-fourth carbohydrate (carb) foods. If you have diabetes and are trying to make healthy food choices, then whole grains are the way to go for your carb choices. They have more fiber and nutrients than refined grains, two important elements that will help with diabetes management.
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Start your morning right with one slice of decadent Strawberry Stuffed French Toast! Bursting with fresh strawberries and a touch of sweet, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying yet mindful breakfast. This recipe is more than just delicious, it’s a symphony of textures and flavors. The soft bread yields to the cream cheese filling, bursting with pops of juicy strawberries. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a hint of warm cinnamon.
Low-Carb Meal Plan Tips
Having diabetes or prediabetes does not mean you have to cut out all carbs, but cutting back on some carb foods, or making some smart swaps may help with managing blood glucose. If you are looking to include more low carb meals in your meal plan, we’ve rounded up some breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas, plus some everyday tips for reducing carbs.