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Whole Wheat Fresh Gingerbread
This fresh gingerbread loaf is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, offering the warm, spicy notes of ginger and molasses, but with the goodness of whole wheat flour. It's a delightful addition to your holiday spread that the whole family is sure to enjoy! This diabetes-friendly is a great option to bring to a holiday cookie swap or to serve at your holiday meal to celebrate the season.
Peanut Butter Blondies with Cacao Nibs
If you love peanut butter cups, you’ll love these diabetes-friendly peanut butter blondies with cacao nibs! These cakey bars use natural sweeteners to pump up the flavor and nutrients for this dessert. The blondie bars are rich with peanut butter flavor and are great for when you are craving a sweet treat that won’t disrupt your diabetes management plan.
Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
This recipe makes a great appetizer, but add some lean protein such as chicken or pork to the rolls and you have a light meal. To save time, use bagged coleslaw mix with cabbage and carrots.
Lemon-scented Shrimp (Gamberi Al Limone)
Author Amy Riolo says, "All of the bodies of water that border Italy—from the Adriatic to the Ionian, Mediterranean, and Tyrrhenian seas—contain multiple varieties of shrimp, making shrimp popular everywhere. If you’ve never prepared shrimp before, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is. In my seafood cooking classes, I often tell students that, if they’ve had bad luck making shrimp in the past, it’s because they’re doing too much, not too little. The key to preparing good shrimp is choosing the freshest shrimp possible and cooking them just until done—not a second longer. Baby, regular, and jumbo
One-Bite Spaghetti Squash Cups
Since this recipe only uses half of the cooked spaghetti squash, use the other half for another tasty recipe. An easy idea is to scrape out the squash and sauté it with a little pesto sauce. This makes for a two-ingredient side dish that's packed with flavor!
Summer Peach and Corn Salad
Talk about a summer treat! This healthy salad is so good, especially in summer when you can grab fresh peaches and corn in season (and on sale!). When you brown the peaches and corn, they tend to take on completely different taste profiles. Be prepared for an explosion of flavors!
Stuffed Mushrooms
This low-carb appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Stuffed mushroom recipes are typically loaded with calories, but the turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese in this recipe help save calories while still providing bold flavor.
Bell Pepper Poppers
For a little more heat in these poppers, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking.
10 Ways to Reimagine Your Favorite Idaho Potato Dishes
This article is brought to you by the Idaho Potato Commission, a proud sponsor of the American Diabetes Association. Potatoes are a staple in American cuisine, from the classic mashed potatoes to loaded baked potatoes. But have you ever thought of reimagining your favorite Idaho potato dishes? With a little creativity and experimentation, here are 10 ways you can turn your classic potato dishes into something new and exciting. 1. Using Cooked and Cooled Potatoes Cooking potatoes by boiling or baking them and then cooling them in the fridge changes the starch in the potato. Your body digests
Let’s Talk About Protein for People with Diabetes
Eating a balanced diet, which includes carbohydrates, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits—and protein—is key for maintaining overall health and keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) in target range. Today, let’s discuss the role of protein and how it plays a part in your diabetes management, its benefits, how much of it you should eat, and the best sources. Benefits and Role of Protein in Diabetes Management Protein offers several benefits for the body and diabetes management, including: Maintaining muscle mass: Diabetes puts you at a higher risk of muscle loss and this risk only