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Ponzu Pork Tacos with Mandarin Oranges
Take taco Tuesday to the next level with this diabetes-friendly recipe! The Japanese ponzu sauce adds Asian-inspired flair to the traditionally Mexican taco. A little bit sweet, a little bit salty, with a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this recipe checks all the flavor boxes.
Carb-Conscious Meal Makeovers
Getting a diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes does not mean that you have to remove all carbohydrate foods from your diet! Depending on your current eating habits, reducing your carb intake, or making some smart swaps, may help manage your blood glucose without cutting out your favorite foods.
Super Foods Salad
The salad tastes not only super nourishing, but is also bursting with flavor. Boost the flavor even more by adding 4 Tsp. dried cranberries, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or a diced orange. Or choose baby arugula for the greens.
Budget-Friendly Roasted Veggie Tacos
Trying to eat a meatless, veggie-packed meal once a week? This recipe gives you all the flavor of tacos, but with so much more fiber and vegetables. Top them with avocado slices for extra flavor if you’d like.
Mediterranean Roll-Ups
This wrap makes for a flavorful, tasty lunch that is also a is a great vegetarian option. The best part - it can be made and ready-to-eat in 5 minutes or less.
BBQ Chicken Burgers
This burger recipe calls for ground chicken but lean ground turkey would also work well. Offer these healthier burgers as an option next time you host a barbecue!
Budget-Friendly Deluxe Chicken Nachos
You can make these nachos as spicy as you want by purchasing the salsa at the heat level you prefer. If you like it even hotter, top the yogurt with a couple dashes of hot sauce.
Tailgate Nachos
Shhh, don’t tell! These yummy nachos are secretly healthy. They even offer a full serving of vegetables!
Asian Tuna Salad
This Asian Tuna salad is a perfect for the foodie chefs out there looking for a healthy entree with an Asian zing!
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