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Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers
Do you need a healthy dinner for the entire family? These baked chicken fingers are coated in cornmeal, which is considered a whole-grain, and makes a crispy coating. They also taste great served over salad greens. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Save Time and Energy with Meal Prep
How to Save Time and Energy with Meal Prepping Always Have a Grocery List Shopping without a list, or worse, hungry, is an easy way to overspend and end up with a soggy bag of spoiled lettuce in the back of your refrigerator. Many people go shopping without a list and try to come up with a plan for all the ingredients they purchase afterward. Without a clear plan for how you will be using your groceries, they’re more likely to go to waste. Coming up with a recipe on the spot can be frustrating and may lead to people ending up at a drive-thru instead. Save time and money by always having a
Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Pepper
Bell peppers provide a rainbow of colors in this attractive stir-fry. The crispness of the peppers and snow peas contrasts with the juicy chunks of chicken, while a traditional stir-fry sauce bathes the dish in Asian flavors of soy, garlic, and ginger. Add brown rice for a meal that rivals your favorite from the Chinese takeout menu, or cauliflower rice for a low carb dinner.
Barley, Mushroom, and Herb Risotto
Risotto is traditionally made with starchy rice, but this version made with barley is higher fiber, and has a delightfully chewy texture. Adding the liquid to the grains 1/2 cup at a time gives them a rich, creamy texture by the time they are done cooking. Serve this as whole-grain side to a protein entree, like this Mediterranean Chicken and Artichokes , or add cooked chicken or shrimp and a handful of green to make this a complete meal.
Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
This low-carb breakfast recipe is designed for two. Perfect for a hearty breakfast, but also works for lunch or dinner.
Vietnamese Beef Soup (Pho)
If you don’t want to serve all of this soup at once, cook only the amount of pasta and beef that you want to serve. Save remaining ingredients for leftovers.
Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
Serve these tasty little tots to the family as a side with dinner. Not only are these a much healthier and diabetes-friendly version of classic tater tots, but the flavor is so similar, they may not realize they are eating cauliflower!
Zucchini and Shrimp Stir Fry
Who doesn't like a good stir-fry? No need to order take out, we have you covered! This recipe is fast, simple, and jam-packed with flavor without all the fat and carbs of regular stir-fry's.
Turkey Meatballs Arrabbiata
These super simple meatballs get a boost of flavor from jarred marinara sauce and pesto. You can serve them on a bed of zucchini noodles ("zoodles") or whole wheat spaghetti. Or, go noodle-free and enjoy them with a leafy green salad on the side. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Fresh Versus Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
But if you’re someone who: Isn’t used to eating fresh produce on a regular basis Typically lets fresh produce goes to waste Finds them unaffordable and/or out of season Then you may want to go for frozen versions. Still, many wonder if frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones, and research suggests people have negative associations of frozen compared with fresh vegetables. Let’s settle that discussion here: are frozen fruits and vegetables just as nutritious as fresh ones? Why Choose Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Over Fresh? They Retain Their Nutrients at Peak Ripeness