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Embracing a Diabetes and Kidney-Friendly Meal Plan
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes can be challenging, but one key aspect of managing these conditions is having a diabetes- and kidney-friendly eating plan. Having an eating plan will help you manage diabetes and keep your kidneys healthy.
Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious and nutritious? Absolutely! These diabetes-friendly recipes meet the nutrition guidelines of the American Diabetes Association. Find your new favorite today!
Let’s Talk About Protein for People with Diabetes
Eating a balanced diet, which includes carbohydrates, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits—and protein—is key for maintaining overall health and keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) in target range. Today, let’s discuss the role of protein and how it plays a part in your diabetes management, its benefits, how much of it you should eat, and the best sources. Benefits and Role of Protein in Diabetes Management Protein offers several benefits for the body and diabetes management, including: Maintaining muscle mass: Diabetes puts you at a higher risk of muscle loss and this risk only
Roasted Pepper Pizza
Use fresh summer bell peppers to top this quick and easy homemade pizza, a much better choice than ordering out. If you have leftovers, wrap them in foil and have it cold for a grab-and-go meal the next day.
Easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils
If you’ve never cooked lentils, now is the time to give it a try with this easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils recipe. As a legume, lentils are packed with plant-based protein and will get you satisfied and powered through your day. We show you how to cook lentils in a healthy and diabetes-friendly way. Add in your favorite non-starchy veggies like onions and bell peppers for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Chipotle Chili and Tea Rubbed Salmon
Spice rubs are simple to make and keep in the refrigerator for weeks. Try this rub on seafood, meat, poultry, or vegetables.
Power Lunch Salad
This salad makes a nutritious and flavor-packed lunch that you are bound to love. It’s a great example of how a salad can be a meal when you include vegetables, protein and healthy carbs.
Country Stuffed Summer Squash
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Garden Harvest Soup
Adjust the veggies in this soup based on what you have in your refrigerator. Get creative with the veggie combination that you use!
Chicken Cheddar Rice with Asparagus
Who doesn’t love chicken and rice? This recipe will be a family favorite. Plus it sneaks in some non-starchy vegetables!