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Zesty Broccolini and Garlic
Broccolini is similar in taste and texture to broccoli, but with longer, thinner stalks, and small florets. This simple, flavorful recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare broccolini. You can prepare it in the time it takes to cook your main entree. If you can't find broccolini, you can easily use broccoli instead.
Baked Tilapia with Roasted Veggies
Tilapia is a mild and light white fish that cooks quickly and is easily found in most grocery stores. With tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs, the fish pulls in all those Mediterranean flavors as it cooks.
Apple, Beet, and Carrot Slaw with blood Orange Vinaigrette
I “discovered” this delicious slaw while volunteering at a Washington, D.C., elementary school where the children stated that their favorite food was the “ABC salad,” which they made from ingredients in the school garden! It was so inspiring to see the children devour the vegetables with such pleasure that I became a fan, too! I even began including it in my “Culinary Medicine Made Easy” cooking classes and on as many menus as possible. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes
What’s in Season: Spinach
Considered a superstar food, spinach is one of the healthiest and most versatile vegetables. It’s so dense in nutrients and antioxidants, that spinach can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. If that’s not enough to convince you to add a Popeye-sized serving of spinach to your diabetes-friendly diet, keep reading to learn more about the benefits of this leafy green veggie.
Defining the Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
The Mediterranean “diet” is known as one of the healthiest in the world because it is not truly a diet, but rather a lifestyle that is based on a variety of healthy foods, allows for occasional indulgences, and includes shared physical and social activities. Because of the wide variety of food choices included and the flexibility, a growing number of people have been able to adapt this lifestyle and are seeing positive results.
Top 7 Veggies You Should Be Eating and Why
We’ve all been told to eat our veggies from a young age. That’s because vegetables are nutrient dense and can help protect your health and reduce your risk of developing chronic health conditions. As a person living with diabetes, there are seven stellar picks that offer bonus benefits. Plan to fill half of every mealtime plate or bowl with non-starchy veggies by regularly enjoying these winners.
Curry de Pollo
El c?lido y rico sabor del curry transforma a las pechugas de pollo en un plato principal excepcional. El pollo y los vegetales hierven a fuego lento en tu olla de cocci?n lenta o utiliza tu olla de presi?n el?ctrica para un plato principal sencillo, luego s?rvelo sobre arroz cocido caliente. Las coberturas variadas sobre el curry quiere decir que puedes personalizar tu plato de la forma en la que gustes. Este, por ejemplo, est? cubierto con tomates, pimienta, y cilantro; pero en otra ocasi?n, c?brelo con manzanas picadas, bananas picadas, almendras tostadas plateadas, aguacate picado, o una
3 Tips for Stress Free Meals
Is time one of your biggest challenges? Set yourself up for success with strategies and stress-free meal ideas to get dinner on the table quickly with these three tips.
Everything You Need to Know About Bok Choy
This unassuming leafy green, hailing from the heart of Asia, has captured the taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. With its rich history, unique growth characteristics, distinct flavor profile, and a treasure trove of nutritional benefits, bok choy has secured its rightful place as a culinary gem.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This 30-minute meal packs in lean protein from the turkey, lots of vegetables, and healthy carbs from the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and have a lower glycemic index compared to white potatoes. Add this dish to your Thanksgiving table to get your sweet potato fix without the mini marshmallows, or make it the next day with leftovers! This recipe originally appeared in The Diabetes Cookbook.