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Sweet Southern Coleslaw
This coleslaw is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet! The recipe uses Splenda® Granulated Sweetener instead of sugar to provide a sweet flavor with less carbs and calories. Crunchy crisp shredded cabbage with this delicious dressing makes the ideal complement to many main dishes and can be enjoyed as a healthy snack by itself. Get ready to enjoy your new favorite slaw recipe!
Grape Tomato Succotash
Succotash is usually associated with summertime cuisine, when corn is in season. But this recipe is designed to be enjoyed anytime you’re able to pick up a pint of grape tomatoes. Since you can use frozen lima beans and corn here, you can savor this veggie dish often. It’s as colorful as it is flavorful.
Brazilian Guacamole
With so many colors and flavors dancing together, this guacamole is a party on your tongue! Use this as a dip for fresh vegetables or tortilla chips, or add it to sandwiches and wraps. It tastes delicious the day you make it, and it gets even better the day after, when all the flavors blend. The result is refreshing and so very satisfying.
Lentils and Greens with Apples
Hearty lentils meet the vibrant flavors of leafy greens and the sweet crunch of apples in this lunch recipe. This nutrient-rich dish not only satisfies your palate with its diverse textures, it’s also a great option for a diabetes-friendly eating plan.
Should People with Diabetes Avoid Gluten?
Gluten-free diets have been trending for many years. Grocery stores are packed with everything from gluten-free bread to pizza, pasta, crackers and cookies. Since gluten-free has become very popular there has been a lot of confusion around gluten and the benefits of a gluten-free diet. People with diabetes in particular may be wondering if they should be following a gluten-free diet and if this would help manage their diabetes.
Nutrition-Related Claims to Watch out For!
These days, most of the packaged food products you find in your grocery store have one or more nutrition-related claims on them as attention grabbers.
To Snack, or Not to Snack?
With social distancing and mandates to stay at home, many people are having to get creative with eating and cooking more meals at home. When you're cooped up inside with easy access to the kitchen, it's easy to start grazing all day and lose the structure of planned meals. How can you enjoy snacks and still keep it healthy?
Roasted Broccoli & Fregola Sarda with Hard-Boiled Eggs & Tahini Dressing
This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe is brimming with varied flavors and textures thanks to toasty pearls of fregola sarda pasta, roasted vegetables (seasoned with herby za’atar), and crunchy almonds—all brought together with a smooth, nutty tahini-lemon dressing.
How to Turn Fruits into Dessert
One of the biggest misconceptions about living with diabetes is that you can’t have fruit. While people with diabetes of course have to monitor their glucose levels, fruits provide numerous health benefits such as: Providing vitamins and minerals, including potassium, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin E. Providing fiber, which helps slow digestion and contributes to lower glucose levels and improved cholesterol. Being naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. Providing antioxidants that may protect you against certain types of cancers, free radicals, and diseases. A diet rich in