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Budget-Friendly Meal Plan and Tips
Check out the recipes below to kickstart your budget-friendly meal planning! 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 Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet This quick dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes—simply sauté shredded apples and cabbage with pre-cooked sausage links for a simple, tasty
Create-Your-Plate: Simplify Meal Planning with the Plate Method
To create meals using the Diabetes Plate Method, simply fill half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and one quarter with carbohydrate foods like whole grains, starchy vegetables, or fruit. Learn more about the Diabetes Plate Method Here are some sample plates to help you get started! 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
What's in Season: Mandarin Oranges
Grown mostly in California, mandarins are considered a winter fruit and are in season November through April. This is when a lot of other fruits are out of season, like berries. Common Types of Mandarin Oranges Clementines: The smallest mandarin orange, they are seedless and very easy to peel, making them a great choice for kids. Tangerines: This larger variety of mandarin orange is more tart and has a deeper orange/red color. Sumo: A larger variety that has the most intense orange flavor. Satsuma: Originating from Japan, this seedless variety has a thicker, more delicate skin and bruises
Curried Quinoa With Butternut Squash And Chickpeas
Curry powder, chickpeas, and squash are a classic combination in Indian cuisine. In this recipe, to liven up the curry flavor and add some welcome texture to the mix, I’ve also added fresh ginger, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cilantro, along with nutty quinoa and crunchy pumpkin seeds. This dish is best made in the fall when mounds of butternut squash are available at the farmers’ market but if you crave this spicy salad during the warmer months, feel free to use frozen (and thawed) squash instead.
How to Choose Healthy Premade Items at the Grocery Store
Premade items are foods that are cooked or made ahead of time and packaged for sale. This also includes foods that are made in the deli area of a grocery store. However, not all premade items may be the healthiest option for you and your family. You don’t have to sacrifice nutrition for time. Here are some tips on how to choose healthy premade items at the grocery store. How to Choose Healthy Premade Items at the Grocery Store Deli and Meat Departments The deli section at the grocery store is a great place to find healthy premade items. You can pick up hot meals or a variety of cold foods like
10 Must-Try Fall Recipes for Diabetes-Friendly Eating
Check out these 10 must-try fall recipes for diabetes-friendly eating. We’ve put together a delightful collection of seasonal dishes that'll warm your heart and support your health. As the leaves turn, these recipes offer a tasty way to enjoy the flavors of fall while keeping your diabetes management on track. Pumpkin Oatmeal There’s no better way to start a brisk fall morning than with this filling baked pumpkin oatmeal. With 10g of protein per serving, this nutritious dish is the perfect way to kickstart your morning and keep you fueled and satisfied. Apple Pie Yogurt Parfait This delightful
3 Ways to Eat Heart Healthy
Those stats may be scary, but you can be proactive in preventing heart disease by managing your diabetes, exercising, and making healthy food choices. Below are a few easy ways you can begin to eat healthier to protect your heart. Eat Lots of Color (with Veggies) Veggies and fruits offer nutrients and minerals that are important to your body and heart health. By focusing on eating a variety of them, you will fill up on nutrient-dense foods. For people with diabetes, it’s important to focus on nonstarchy vegetables because they are low in calories and carbohydrates (carbs). Try these recipes
Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken
This is simple, grilled chicken gets a tangy and slightly sweet flavor from a honey-lime marinade. Pair with a vegetable that you can throw on the grill with it, like this simple Grilled Sesame Asparagus . If you don't want to grill, you could cook the chicken on your stovetop or bake it in the oven. Make a double batch and save the leftovers to add to a wrap or salad for lunch the next day.
Smoky Pan Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans
Smoked paprika gives this pan-roasted chicken a delicious smoky flavor. Potatoes and green beans round out your plate for a budget-friendly meal in less than 30 mintues (and less than $2.50 a plate!) Double Up: Double the chicken in this recipe and save the leftovers for Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad later in the week. Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
How to Cook a Chicken
You can buy whole chickens at the store fresh or frozen. They are usually about 3-5 pounds in size. If you purchase a frozen chicken, be sure to thaw it before roasting. The safest way to thaw a whole chicken is in the refrigerator. Plan ahead! Thawing a whole chicken usually takes at least 24 hours. Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Remove giblet and neck from chicken cavity. You can discard these, or save them for making chicken broth. Pat the skin dry with a paper towel. Place chicken breast-side up into the pan and lightly spray the skin