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Although they look like elegant truffles, these sweet treats are packed with tons of healthy nutrients. Dates have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Rosemary & Garlic served on toast is a simple and flavorful dish that makes for a delicious diabetes-friendly appetizer. This is an easy recipe that features the bright colors and flavors of roasted tomatoes with fresh rosemary and fragrant garlic.

This is a great grilling recipe for the summer and the skewers give the shrimp a fancy twist. If you have leftovers, serve the shrimp cold in a green salad with a little reduced-fat feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette for lunch.

To make this side dish a meal, add chopped up cooked chicken or shrimp to it.

This recipe is a perfect low-carb appetizer or snack. For an even shorter prep time, use store-bought guacamole to make this recipe.

Healthy eating can taste delicious and doesn’t have to be boring! Try these burgers at your next tailgate or BBQ and your guests will have no idea they are eating a healthy burger.

Cool off from the summer heat with this refreshing watermelon gazpacho! Gazpacho is a chilled soup that requires no cooking and uses fresh, blended vegetables. That makes it a great summer recipe you can serve at your next BBQ.

Serve this healthy grilled chicken recipe at your next barbeque or picnic. It makes a great substitute for fried chicken or bratwursts. Your guests will appreciate a healthier option and will enjoy this slightly sweet and citrusy dish.

This salad is a nutrition power-house. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that provides carbohydrates and protein and the low-carb veggies add fiber and potassium.

We replaced half the potatoes with cauliflower for a lower carb, diabetes-friendly version of classic mashed potatoes. Leaving the skin on the potatoes adds additional fiber and nutrients. Pair this side dish with Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce for a comforting meat-and-potatoes meal that fits in any diabetes or heart-healthy meal plan!