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What's in Season: Fresh Corn
Summertime means barbecues, beach trips, playing in the sun, and of course, fresh sweet corn. May through September you can find an abundance of sweet corn at grocery stores and farmers markets, ready to grill, boil, or even fresh from the cob.
The Many Types of Tomatoes
Summer is a great time to stock up on fresh produce in season, like watermelon, corn, cucumbers, peaches, plums—and tomatoes! You might be surprised at just how many varieties and options there are when it comes to the tomato. Tomatoes are a versatile, non-starchy vegetable to include in your diabetes-friendly eating plan.
What's in Season: Mandarin Oranges
Mandarin oranges are one of the sweetest members of the orange family, and in fact, the term “mandarin” applies to an entire group of citrus fruits! Clementines, tangerines, sumo, and satsuma are all varieties of mandarin oranges. They are all smaller in size, bright orange, and have skin that’s easy to peel. Mandarins are commonly eaten as snacks because of their convenient small size, but they’re also popular in savory dishes and desserts!
How to Choose Healthy Premade Items at the Grocery Store
What are Premade Items? Proper balanced nutrition is key for living a healthy life. However, cooking every meal can be overwhelming or unrealistic for people with busy lives. Instead of turning to fast food, there are many premade items in grocery stores that can be time savers.
10 Must-Try Fall Recipes for Diabetes-Friendly Eating
Apples. Cinnamon. Pumpkin spice. Sweet maple. The changing of the weather to fall brings many exciting additions to menus. However, many of these traditional fall-favorite flavors come in the form of high-carb and -calorie dishes. But remember, you can still enjoy all the comforting tastes of the season as part of your diabetes-friendly meal plan.
3 Ways to Eat Heart Healthy
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most dangerous complications for people with diabetes. In fact, CVD is the leading cause of death in people living with diabetes, resulting in two thirds of deaths in people with type 2 diabetes. And on top of that, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than people without diabetes.
Roasted Beet, Tahini, and Greek Yogurt Dip
Beautiful, fresh beets of any color take center stage in this unique vegetarian dish. To prepare raw beets, peel them, cut them into quarters, and boil or roast them until fork-tender. You can prepare large batches of beets at one time to use for this recipe, in salads, or to eat by themselves, drizzled with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkled with salt. 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.
Orzo with Lemon, Artichokes, and Asparagus
Artichokes and asparagus are a match made in culinary heaven and are often paired together in typical Italian dishes. Among their many similarities, both crops are native to the Mediterranean and grow best in a warm to slightly cool climate. In the kitchen, they can be incorporated into healthful soup, pasta, rice, omelet, and salad recipes. 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.
Defining the Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
The Mediterranean “diet” is known as one of the healthiest in the world because it is not truly a diet, but rather a lifestyle that is based on a variety of healthy foods, allows for occasional indulgences, and includes shared physical and social activities. Because of the wide variety of food choices included and the flexibility, a growing number of people have been able to adapt this lifestyle and are seeing positive results.
Everything You Need to Know About Parsley
Parsley is one of the most common herbs and is used in a wide variety of cuisines. It has a clean and peppery taste, with a slight earthiness. Parsley is used to brighten flavors and add a pop of color in dishes such as soups, salads, and pastas. In addition to its multitude of culinary uses, parsley is also very nutritious and contains many important vitamins and minerals and boasts many health benefits.