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Black Bean and Corn Salad
This salad is perfect for a spring picnic or quick lunch dish and is jam-packed with fiber.
Veggie Gumbo
Serve this gumbo over 1/3 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa. If you are only cooking for one or two people, you can easily freeze leftovers from this recipe to save for a later date.
Bangers and Mash
Bangers and Mash is a traditional Irish Pub food that is usually very high in fat and carbs. This healthier version uses home made turkey sausage and mashed sweet potatoes to make it more diabetes-friendly and heart healthy.
Caesar-Style Salad with Rustic Croutons
Who doesn’t love Caesar salad? This salad makes a great nonstarchy vegetable side that you can enjoy with just about any entrée!
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.
12 Must-Have Pantry Staples
A well-stocked pantry also gives you the ability to make a meal when the fridge is kind of barren. A can of San Marzano tomatoes, canned cannellini beans, reconstituted dried mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, a dash of sherry vinegar, and your favorite herbs and spices can make a quick sauce for whole-wheat pasta. With all this in mind, here is our list of 12 must-have pantry staples along with easy ways to use them in your meals. Broth: Whether in cartons or cans, chicken, beef, or vegetable, look for low-sodium, fat-free versions. Use them to make soups or stews; replace water to cook
Satisfy Every Craving with These 7 Easy Swaps
How Food Impacts Blood Glucose Levels Pop quiz: If you have diabetes, did you know that there are no foods that are off-limits? There aren’t. Everything has its place in a balanced eating plan, even if you’re living with diabetes. That said, eating more of some foods and less of others can make managing your blood glucose (blood sugar) a lot easier—something that’s important for feeling good now and staying healthy for years to come. Reaching the target range for your blood glucose levels is the best way to avoid diabetes complications and helps you feel better too. Talk to members of your
Crustless Mediterranean Quiche
This low-carb, crustless quiche is elevated by rich Mediterranean flavors and packed with veggies. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it can also be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. Serve alongside a simple green salad tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Salmon Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
This salmon dish is a great way to get in your heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids for the day. The spinach, feta and other seasonings give this nutritious dish extra flavor.