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1. Easy Weeknight Chicken Dinner Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast 300 calories, 3 grams carbohydrate Mixed greens salad with light vinaigrette 40 calories, 4 grams carbohydrate Try this recipe: Simple Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Homemade sweet potato fries 140 calories, 31 grams carbohydrate Try this recipe: Sweet Potato Fries THE WHOLE PLATE: 480 calories, 38 grams carbohydrate Choices: 2 starch, 1 nonstarchy vegetable, 5 lean protein, 2 fat 2. Taco Night Turkey Tacos 260 calories, 19 grams carbohydrate 1/2 cup coleslaw 130 calories, 16 grams carbohydrate Try this recipe: Kale Apple Slaw

You can fit these recipes into your weekly meal plan in whatever way works best for you. Use the interactive Meal Planner on Diabetes Food Hub to plan out your week. Once you have created your free account , you can save recipes, then drag-and-drop them into your meal plan. Click here for more tips on how to use Diabetes Food Hub Dinner Herbs de Provence Chicken with Easy Middle Easter Green Beans Make this dinner early in the week and make extra chicken for leftovers (you can easily double the recipe). You could also add a whole grain to this meal, like brown rice or Cilantro Lime Quinoa

What are Plums? Plums are part of the stone fruit family, which includes cherries, apricots, and peaches. The term "stone fruit" comes from the large, hard pit or "stone" inside. There are over 200 varieties available across the globe. European plums are famous for their blue and purple colors, which are often used in making prunes. Japanese plums are known for their red and yellow hues and are juicy and sweet. Fun fact: Prunes, a popular dried fruit snack, are actually dried plums. They’re known for their digestive benefits and are derived from specific plum varieties that have higher sugar

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

Nutritional Benefits of Strawberries One handful of strawberries has just 30 calories and two grams of gut-healthy fiber. They’re a good source of potassium, manganese, and vitamin C, which is great for the immune system and tissue repair in the body. Strawberries are rich in anthocyanins, which are colorful pigments with beneficial effects such as heart health and reducing inflammation in the body. Strawberries are also helpful to those with diabetes. They can slow the absorption of glucose when eaten with a high fiber meal. Strawberries also contain polyphenols, antioxidant plant compounds

THE MENU Our menu includes healthier versions of Thanksgiving classics. All of the recipes have been modified to make ten servings—perfect for a crowd, or a small family gathering with plenty of leftovers. Herb Roasted Turkey Save time (and calories!) by roasting only the turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. The breast meat has less fat than the dark meat, which cuts down on saturated fat. Herbed Bread Stuffing No need to cut out stuffing for your holiday meal. Enjoy this bread stuffing and still keep your carbohydrate count down. The vegetables, fresh herbs, and apple add flavor and help

What Is a Radish? Radishes are a root vegetable that belong to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes other vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, from small and round to long and cylindrical, and from white to red to purple. They are known for their crisp texture and peppery flavor, which can range from mild to peppery. Why Should You Eat Radishes? Radishes are not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients. They are low in calories and high in fiber. One cup of sliced radishes contains only 19 calories and two