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Kale has become a popular superfood because it is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. It is also low in carb, so it won’t raise blood sugars too much. If you are in a hurry, you can buy kale already chopped in bags at most grocery stores.

This colorful and veggie-filled breakfast burrito bowl offers a twist on the classic by using whole grain quinoa instead of white rice as the base. This recipe can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because it is an excellent source of fiber, a good source of protein, and includes non-starchy vegetables.

Want the taste of an island vacation for breakfast? Get it with this tropical smoothie bowl! The base of this smoothie bowl is a Splenda ® Strawberry Banana Diabetes Care Shake , which provides flavor, plus protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals for a nutritious start to your day. The addition of fruit and flaxseed pumps up the nutrition even more!

This salad is a low-carb, power-food dynamo. Easy to prepare and packed full of good nutrition—protein from chicken, fiber from the apple, and healthy fat from the walnuts—this is a quick diabetes-friendly recipe that's perfect for lunches and making ahead. Full of flavor and crunch—you won’t believe how easy it is!

These sweet glazed spring vegetables are everything you want in a side dish on a beautiful spring or summer day. The carrots, radishes, and snap peas are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and minerals needed for a happy, healthy body. The delicious sweet glaze gets its sweetness from Splenda® Stevia Sweetener, which contains no calories or added sugars.

This velvety pudding is a nutrient-rich special treat made with whole food ingredients like ripe avocado and naturally sweet dates—no added sugar needed. An excellent source of fiber with heart-healthy fats, it’s a better-for-you-swap for traditional chocolate pudding. Best of all, it comes together in just 10 minutes!

This delicious dish uses a new type of pasta made from chickpeas. Chickpea pasta is higher in fiber and protein than regular pasta, making it better for blood glucose management. It's also grain- and gluten-free. Here we use roasted broccoli and zucchini, but you could sub in any seasonal nonstarchy vegetable, or use frozen vegetables.

This balanced grain bowl features high-fiber quinoa, roasted vegetables, and heart-healthy trout for a satisfying, diabetes-friendly meal. A simple herbed yogurt sauce adds flavor without excess fat or sodium, making it a smart choice for lunch or dinner. This is a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), low-fat, and Mediterranean recipe.

This pudding is decadent enough to be a fancy dessert for two, or light enough for breakfast or a midday snack. Chia seeds are a diabetes superfood. They are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids—great for blood sugar management and heart health. When combined with liquid, they form a gel creating a pudding-like texture. To make this vegan, use a non-dairy milk like almond or soy.

The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.