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Roasted Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple and high temperatures were made for each other, and this recipe concentrates the flavors with a quick skillet roast. That said, if the weather is nice, an outdoor grill will do the job just as well. Mixed with the right amount of pepper to give a Southwestern kick, this sweet, spicy combination is especially tasty on warm tortilla chips. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking. To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !
Kale Apple Slaw
You can switch up the vegetables in this slaw by using chopped spinach, green cabbage, and shredded carrots. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side side with Easy Beef Chili. Both are great as leftovers, so this is makes a great meal-prep meal
Almost Smooth Salsa
Are you a smooth or chunky salsa lover? If you like your salsa smooth, then blend until smooth. If you like your salsa chunky, then skip the blending altogether.
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes are high in potassium, meaning tomato sauce is usually off limits for someone managing kidney disease on a low potassium diet. This kidney-friendly sauce replaces half the tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a lower potassium sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, or as a replacement for tomato sauce in recipes. And, it tastes great! You can use store bought roasted red peppers (look for the lowest sodium option) or roast red bell peppers at home. You can easily double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch and freeze some for later.
10 Healthy Tips for Takeout or Delivery
The days of going out to dinner may feel like a distant memory for many. Even as restaurants have reopened with limited seating and other safety precautions, not all diners have felt comfortable returning. Instead, people have been relying heavily on takeout and delivery. It can be a welcome stress reliever and a break from the grind of cooking every meal at home, but just like eating out, it may be harder to find healthy options.
5 Must-Have Slow Cooker Recipes
Are you looking for delicious and hassle-free recipes to manage your diabetes? Look no further! Our slow cooker recipes are specially crafted to provide you with a variety of nutritious and flavorful meals without compromising your health. With your slow cooker as your kitchen ally, you can savor delectable dishes while keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels in check.
7 Tips for Healthy Eating While on Vacation
Taking a vacation and travelling by car, rail, or plane may take you away from your regular routine and affect how you can follow your eating plan. But a little planning can go a long way to enjoy your vacation while still following your eating plan and managing diabetes. Here are seven tips to get you started: 1. Bring a cooler and snacks for a road trip. Pack different types of snacks, like bite-size pieces of fresh non-starchy veggies (carrots, broccoli, celery, bell pepper); protein foods like hardboiled eggs, nuts, or low-fat string cheese; and quality carbohydrate foods like fruit
Facts About Fiber You Should Know
If you have diabetes, eating high-fiber foods every day can help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar), improve heart health, and keep your digestive system healthy. Here are some things you should know about fiber along with ideas on how to include more of it in your daily eating plan. What is fiber and does it help? Fiber is a carbohydrate (carb) the body can’t break down when digesting food. Foods that are higher in fiber can help slow the breakdown of other carbs you eat, which may also help slow the rise in blood glucose. Some types of fiber can also help lower cholesterol levels. High
Everyday Herb Oil
This herb infused olive oil makes a great base for a vinaigrette or a simple seasoning for fish, chicken, or vegetables. For this recipe, I use a combination of parsley, oregano, rosemary, and thyme, but you should feel free to experiment with whatever herbs you have on hand or growing in your herb garden. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Whole Cooking and Nutrition!
Braised Cabbage With Apples
This sweet and savory dish uses seasonal apples and cabbage for a budget-friendly side vegetable. Great paired with a simple meat entree such as Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Thyme & Garlic Marinade and Balsamic Roasted Grapes.