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Tazones japoneses de Arroz con Pollo y Espinaca
Los tazones de granos, prote?nas, y vegetales ahora son populares, y una vez que pruebes este, entender?s por qu?. Es un taz?n nutritivo que combina lo reconfortante de sopa de pollo con el color y sabor de vegetales frescos. Tambi?n puedes personalizar el taz?n para adecuar tus preferencias o lo que tengas a mano. Si no tienes arroz integral, puedes sustituirlo por quinoa cocida, farro o cusc?s de grano entero. Tambi?n podr?as cubrir tu taz?n con pepinos picados, zanahorias desmenuzadas, o pimientos verdes picados. Y, si disfrutas de la comida picante, aum?ntalo con hojuelas de pimienta roja.
Broccoli and Spinach Salad with Blueberries and Buttermilk Dressing
I decided to offer this an antioxidant-infused snack prior to class and wanted you all to have it in hand for quick meals. Try adding leftover chicken, fish, or quinoa to make a complete meal. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Ingrid Hoffmann's Chicken Tinga Poblana
This classic Mexican stew from Puebla, Mexico, is intensely rich in flavor and spices. It hits the spot every time. Serve either inside a tortilla or over a bowl of brown rice or quinoa and enjoy! For a different take on this dish, substitute lean pork loin for the chicken. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
Planning for a Picnic
Warm weather is a great time to move the meal outdoors. But as you pack your basket and plan for a healthy, diabetes-friendly meal in the open air, there are some tips and tricks you can use to keep your meal savory, safe, and successful. Whether your family is planning a beach trip, picnic, or reunion, food is usually involved. Before you hit the road for your next outing, remember these tips to keep your food fresh while also keeping you and your loved ones healthy and safe.
Top 10 Diabetes Friendly Pumpkin Recipes
The leaves are changing, cool weather is arriving, and pumpkins are back on the menu! If fall has you craving all things pumpkin, then don’t miss our top 10 pumpkin recipes that are healthy, diabetes-friendly options.
Meal Prep: Fall Harvest
Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less recipes? With some strategic meal planning and prepping, you can create several days’ worth of meals with just a few recipes and one trip to the grocery store. You can even prepare all of the recipes at once and store meals in single serve containers in the fridge for grab-and-go meals all week.
Instant Pot Contest Winners!
To celebrate the release of our new cookbook, The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook, we held a recipe contest to "instant-pot-ize" your favorite family recipes and make them diabetes- and instant-pot friendly! Cookbook author Nancy S. Hughes tested dozens of recipes, and ultimately chose one lucky winner and four runners up. Read on to see the winning recipes!
Air-Fryer Salmon Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce
This dish offers a delightful combination of flaky salmon, fluffy rice, and crisp asparagus, all drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce. The salmon is marinated in a light, flavorful mixture with Splenda U.S. Grown Stevia providing a touch of sweetness, balanced by the warmth of fresh ginger and a tang of pomegranate juice. The Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy and flavorful complement with the base of the bowl built on brown rice or a rice and quinoa mix for added protein and texture. Add sesame seeds or sliced avocado for an extra pop of flavor.
Finding Recipe Inspirations
If you or a family member have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may be wracking your brain, trying to come up with delicious, healthy meals. Instead of getting frustrated, how about investing in some cookbooks? Now, while there are cookbooks written and specifically for people with type 2 diabetes, there are many general cookbooks that have recipes that are flavor powerhouses and still conform to your new needs. In fact, they are filled with dishes everyone will enjoy. Here are several from both categories:
Japanese Chicken and Spinach Rice Bowls
Grain, protein, and vegetable bowls are popular now, and once you taste this one, you will understand why. It is a nourishing bowl that combines the comfort of chicken soup with the color and flavor of fresh vegetables. You can also customize the bowl to suit your preferences or what you have on hand. If you are out of brown rice you can substitute cooked quinoa, farro or whole grain couscous. You might also top your bowl with chopped cucumbers, shredded carrots, or chopped bell peppers. And, if you enjoy spicy food, increase the red pepper flakes.