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Sancocho de la Costa
Esta variación de sancocho utiliza pescado en vez de carne.
Peanut Butter Swirl Nice Cream with Chocolate Drizzle
I scream, you scream, we all scream for nice cream! Yes, that’s right—“nice cream.” Instead of dairy milk, the base of this peanut butter swirl nice cream is frozen banana chunks, which makes for a lower-calorie, lower-fat frozen dessert. And instead of sugar, it’s sweetened with zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener, which means you can indulge without the excess added sugars.
Dark Chocolate Almond Nice Cream
Who doesn’t love a delicious scoop of ice cream—or should we say, “nice cream”? Instead of dairy milk, the base of this decadent dessert is frozen bananas. Almond butter is included to pump up the creaminess and protein. Top with sliced almonds for extra protein and a crunch! And unlike regular ice cream, this one has no added sugars—it’s sweetened with zero calorie Splenda Granulated Sweetener!
Mini Baked Crab Cakes
These crab cakes make a great party appetizer or on top of a field green salad with lite balsamic vinaigrette.
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
Budget-Friendly Herb Garlic Meatloaf
This savory budget-friendly meat loaf is just as good as classic meatloaf. Our diabetes-friendly version is made with lean ground turkey and is seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic. For a complete meal, serve with over roasted sweet potatoes (they can roast alongside the meatloaf in the oven) and a nonstarchy vegetable side or simple green salad. Watch How to Make Herb Garlic Meatloaf Powered by Homemade
What is the Diabetes Plate?
The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across. The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or artwork
Fresh Versus Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that may help lower the risks of cardiovascular disease, improve blood pressure and blood glucose (blood sugar), and boost overall health.
Are All Carbs Equal?
When you were first diagnosed with diabetes, chances are you were sent to a class offered by your health care provider that gave you the basics of caring for yourself—from how to use a glucose monitor to figuring out a new way of eating. You may even have received a pamphlet outlining how many grams of carbohydrates per meal you should have—depending on factors such as your age, gender, activity level, and more.
Summer Vegetable Pasta
This summer vegetable pasta dish uses zucchini spirals to keep the carbohydrate lower than a traditional pasta. This delicious recipe which is veggie-packed with asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, and a tasty lemony sauce. With just one bite, you won’t believe the pasta is made from zucchini!