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What Is Fiber and Why Is It Important?
What is Fiber? Often called “roughage” or “bulk”, fiber is a plant-based nutrient that is a type of indigestible carbohydrate, that cannot be broken down into sugar molecules in the blood. This is crucial for people living with diabetes; fiber makes one feel fuller, but the carbohydrates it’s made up of will not affect blood sugar levels, with fiber passing through the digestive system relatively intact. Two Kinds of Fiber Fiber is commonly classified as soluble, which dissolves in water, or insoluble, which doesn’t dissolve. Soluble fiber: This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel
Turkey Tostadas
Serve this dish with a salad and your favorite salsa.
Chicken and Bean Cassoulet
Want winter comfort food? Try cassoulet! This recipe for slow-cooked French casserole replaces the traditional pork and duck ingredients with turkey kielbasa and chicken thighs. Note : This meal is slightly high in sodium, so those on a low-sodium diet should adjust their meal plan accordingly.
Grilled Seafood and Quinoa Salad with Mango and Avocado
Latin American influence permeates this colorful recipe full of bold taste and textures. You can add any leftover cooked meats or seafood to this recipe.
5 Superfoods to Eat More of in 2019
What is a Diabetes Superfood ? Our definition of a Diabetes Superfood is simple: any food that (1) is rich in nutrients that benefit diabetes management or (2) is rich in nutrients that are typically lacking in the American diet. Not surprisingly, most of these superfoods are fruits and vegetables – they are the best “bang for your buck” when it comes to nutrition. We’ve highlighted a few varieties below, but don’t let this list limit you – all fruits and vegetables truly are superfoods! Berries Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries…these little gems are packed
White Bean, Lemon, and Herbed Feta Dip
Even though it can be made in a flash, this zesty dip combines all the bright flavors of Greece in one easy-to-make dish. If you are a Mediterranean food fan, this dip will make a great addition to hummus in your repertoire. Note that when storing this dip in the refrigerator, it tends to firm up. Before serving, simply stir in water a tablespoon at a time until it becomes the desired consistency. 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 .
Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
THE MENU Our menu includes healthier versions of Thanksgiving classics. All of the recipes have been modified to make ten servings—perfect for a crowd, or a small family gathering with plenty of leftovers. Herb Roasted Turkey Save time (and calories!) by roasting only the turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. The breast meat has less fat than the dark meat, which cuts down on saturated fat. Herbed Bread Stuffing No need to cut out stuffing for your holiday meal. Enjoy this bread stuffing and still keep your carbohydrate count down. The vegetables, fresh herbs, and apple add flavor and help
Budget-Friendly Meal Plan and Tips
Check out the recipes below to kickstart your budget-friendly meal planning! You can fit these recipes into your weekly meal plan in whatever way works best for you. Use the interactive Meal Planner on Diabetes Food Hub to plan out your week. Once you have created your free account , you can save recipes, then drag-and-drop them into your meal plan. Click here for more tips on how to use Diabetes Food Hub Dinner Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet This quick dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes—simply sauté shredded apples and cabbage with pre-cooked sausage links for a simple, tasty
Green Chile Pork Pozole
Swapping a leaner cut of pork in this classic Mexican stew is all it takes to make a diabetes-friendly Pozole. It cooks for a while on the stove, but the prep is quick and easy, so don't let the cook time intimidate you! You will be rewarded with a hearty, flavorful stew what is well worth the wait. It's even better the next so, this is great for meal-prepping and saving leftovers.
Create-Your-Plate: Simplify Meal Planning with the Plate Method
To create meals using the Diabetes Plate Method, simply fill half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and one quarter with carbohydrate foods like whole grains, starchy vegetables, or fruit. Learn more about the Diabetes Plate Method Here are some sample plates to help you get started! You can fit these recipes into your weekly meal plan in whatever way works best for you. Use the interactive Meal Planner on Diabetes Food Hub to plan out your week. Once you have created your free account , you can save recipes, then drag-and-drop them into your meal plan. Click