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Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans
This diabetes-friendly version of ratatouille incorporates white beans to up the protein. While you may find that it’s traditionally cooked on a stovetop, this modern-day version allows you to use a slow cooker—so you can press a button and go about your day. Complete Your Plate: Serve with a simpe Side Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette for a low-carb, veggie-packed plant-based meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
Flank Steak With Herb Stuffing
Many years ago, recipe developer and cookbook author Barbara Seelig-Brown won a cooking contest with this recipe, which was inspired by a recipe from a dear friend. If you're looking to impress, garnish with edible flowers such as nasturtiums for a very special presentation. Better grocery stores will have edible flowers in the produce department or you can grow your own!
Roasted Vegetables
Author Barbara Seelig-Brown says, "Veggies are delicious when roasted. Their flavors are enhanced and the natural sugars are caramelized, which give them a nice crunch. Vary this recipe by using whatever veggies you like or roast one single vegetable at a time. I sometimes roast peeled beets or trimmed Brussels sprouts and even the naysayers always love them!"
Should People with Diabetes Avoid Gluten?
Gluten-free diets have been trending for many years. Grocery stores are packed with everything from gluten-free bread to pizza, pasta, crackers and cookies. Since gluten-free has become very popular there has been a lot of confusion around gluten and the benefits of a gluten-free diet. People with diabetes in particular may be wondering if they should be following a gluten-free diet and if this would help manage their diabetes.
To Snack, or Not to Snack?
With social distancing and mandates to stay at home, many people are having to get creative with eating and cooking more meals at home. When you're cooped up inside with easy access to the kitchen, it's easy to start grazing all day and lose the structure of planned meals. How can you enjoy snacks and still keep it healthy?
Ask the Experts: Focus on Food Safety
Because foodborne bacteria thrive and multiply more quickly in warmer temperatures, cases of food poisoning can spike during summer. This is likely because bacteria multiply faster in warmer temperatures, and preparing food outdoors makes safe food handling more difficult.
Smart Shopping: Staying 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. Most of us are making less trips to the grocery store, or relying on grocery delivery. Smart shopping is more important than ever to keep your kitchen stocked with healthy, shelf-stable foods.
What is the Diabetes Plate?
The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across. The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or artwork
Surviving Your First Holiday Season with Diabetes
From the flood of fun-sized candies on Halloween to the candy hearts on Valentine’s Day, and all the holiday feasts in between, winter can be a minefield of food temptations. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about how to manage your diabetes during the holidays. To provide a little guidance, we've asked diabetes and nutrition experts to share their top tips for staying on track this holiday season without sacrificing holiday cheer!
Heart-Healthy Recipes for Diabetes
Did you know that heart disease is one of the most common complications of diabetes? The good news is that healthy eating can help manage diabetes AND prevent heart disease. We've rounded up some of our favorite heart healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!