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Getting tired of the same old foods at your summer BBQ? Switch it up with this peach BBQ chicken breast! The peach BBQ sauce gets its sweetness from both fresh peaches and zero-calorie sweetener. The peach sauce-topped chicken is paired with grilled peaches and baby arugula to make a complete, delicious dinner for a family of four.

Sometimes I just crave a simple field green salad with the crunch of nuts, tang of dried fruit, and some simple grilled chicken over the top. This is it. Top with Triple Citrus Vinaigrette .

Popcorn has a bad reputation as a salty, buttery junk food. But without all the salt, butter, and oil that movie theaters add, popcorn is actually a healthy whole grain snack. It's also low in calories, allowing for generous portion sizes compared to other snack foods. This popcorn recipe gets its flavor from a little bit of barbecue sauce and smoked paprika. You can use store-bought barbecue sauce (look for a brand with no added sugar), or whip up this quick and easy Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce . Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

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!

Author Barbara Seelig-Brown says, "This deliciously sweet tart dessert is very refreshing with a melt-in-your-mouth quality. It is light enough to enjoy without feeling guilty. Including fruit in a dessert helps to reduce the calorie and fat content. You can make it a day or two before a party and it will be even better once the flavors have blended."

Brighten up your day with this colorful strawberry poppyseed salad! With three types of fruit, crunchy greens, and pecans, it’s sure to boost your fiber intake for the day. The poppyseed dressing for this salad contains no added sugars because it’s made with zero-calorie Splenda Stevia Sweetener. And chicken is not the only source of protein in this salad because the base of the dressing is nonfat Greek yogurt!

These bars, with their thin layer of tasty apple butter, are a delightful snack or dessert. The crust is made with heart-healthy oats to boost the fiber.

If you want to start your day in a nutritious way, then having this green smoothie bowl as a complete breakfast meal is how you do it! Fresh spinach is what gives this smoothie bowl its vibrant green color. The sliced fresh fruit adds both flavor and flair. The base of the bowl is a Splenda® French Vanilla Diabetes Care Shake, which provides sweet flavor, plus protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding sliced cucumber, lemon, and fresh herbs adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like watermelon and rosemary , pineapple and mint , or anything else you can come up with!