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Roasted Cabbage Chicken Parmesan
This clever twist on chicken Parmesan swaps the usual pasta for roasted cabbage steaks, adding extra fiber and keeping carbs in check. Juicy shredded chicken and melty cheese bring comfort-food vibes without the heaviness. It’s a flavorful, blood glucose (blood sugar)-friendly dinner that fits easily into a diabetes-conscious meal plan. This is a low carb recipe.
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
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.
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.
Diabetes-friendly Recipes for Your Air Fryer
The air fryer has revolutionized home-cooked comfort foods! This innovative kitchen appliance allows you to make your favorite fried foods with a fraction of the fat and calories. Learn more about the air fryer and find diabetes friendly recipes below.
Instant Pot Wheat Berry, Black Bean, and Avocado Salad
A wheat berry is a whole wheat kernel which is made up of the bran, germ, and endosperm. It’s a true whole grain, meaning It is high in fiber and packed with nutritional benefits. It has a nutty flavor, and a crunchy and chewy texture that seems to pop as you bite into it. It also holds up well, so you can make a big batch to keep on hand to add to salads, soups, or use in place of rice. Wheat berries normally take a long time to cook (and dried black beans, too), but in this recipe, you can cook them together in the Instant Pot and cut their cooking time in half! Find this recipe and more in
Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a grocery list, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers. Our healthier Thanksgiving has one-third the calories, carbs, and fat of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and at less than $10 a serving, it's easy on your budget, too.
Fresh Versus Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that may help lower the risks of cardiovascular disease, improve blood pressure and blood glucose (blood sugar), and boost overall health.
How to Make Winter Comfort Foods Healthier
It’s no surprise that winter comfort foods tend to be less than healthy. We’re craving warmth and something that gives us feelings of love and nostalgia. They tend to be filled with fat, salt, and carbohydrates—big on calories but not much in nutrition. Indulging in all that nostalgia has its health pitfalls, but there are ways to modify those comfort foods of our past to make them healthier.
Baby Artichokes with Herb Dressing
This popular Mediterranean side dish is enjoyed in late spring when baby artichokes are at their peak. In addition to their mellow, buttery flavor, fresh baby artichokes have a tender texture and elegant presentation. If you've never worked with fresh artichokes before, don't be intimidated. The steps to preparing them are simple, and after cooking them once, you'll be a pro. If baby artichokes are not in season, substitute reduced-sodium canned artichoke hearts or frozen ones. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To