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Meatball Minestrone
Meatball minestrone is a hearty soup. This recipe can be doubled easily. If you have time, make extra and save it for another quick meal!
Tips for Managing Diabetes and Heart Health
Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body processes blood glucose. High blood glucose levels (also known as hyperglycemia) can damage your body in different ways and make you more likely to develop heart disease or stroke. The good news is that you can help manage both—your cardiovascular risk and your diabetes—by eating smart and making healthy lifestyle choices.
Healthy Eating Tips for People Recently Diagnosed with Diabetes
Have you just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and don't know where to start on your healthy eating journey? We are here to help you discover delicious and nutritious choices that will support your diabetes management! How Food Impacts Diabetes Management Choosing quality, healthy foods is one of the strategies for diabetes management because food has a direct impact on your blood glucose (blood sugar). That’s why making informed decisions about your food choices and portion size can make a difference. Keep these suggestions in mind as you make your food choices: Eat a variety of foods
Peppercorn Pistachio Caesar-Style Salad with Chicken
This entree salad goes great with a side of garlic bread. You could also grill the chicken and make the dressing ahead of time so you can pack it for lunch during the week.
Gluten-Free Chicken Salad Wrap
Check ingredients in gluten-free tortillas or wraps and try to find those made with whole-grains.
Nicoise-Inspired Salad
Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice
Garlic Sautéed Spinach and Kale
Are you tired of the same boring vegetables every night and need a change? Are you not sure how to cook kale or spinach? Try this delicious and easy dish for a nutritious addition to your dinner. Leafy greens are packed full of vitamins and fiber, and are low in calories and carbs.
Dill Freekah and Roasted Carrot Salad
Freekeh is a roasted young, green wheat grain. It has a significant amount of fiber. Lucky for our health and taste buds, it’s becoming more readily available everywhere and can easily be purchased online. However, if you don’t have freekeh, you can make this recipe with 2 1/2 cups of any other cooked whole grain, such as bulgur wheat, brown rice, or barley. Whether made with freekeh or another grain, this recipe is designed to be served as a salad. But it’s equally tasty served at room temperature or warm as a side dish, if you prefer.
10 Gluten-Free and Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Gluten-free sections are common in grocery stores. Typically, they feature more carb-laden foods like bread, pasta, and cookies. That’s because gluten is a protein found in certain grains such as wheat, barley, and rye.
Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad
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.