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Recipes from Around the World for People with Diabetes
Food plays an important role as part of diabetes management. Food also gives us connection to our family roots, our friends, and our culture. Often there are memories and traditions that are associated with our food. Most of all, food is nourishment offering vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required for our overall health strategy. Some of our family favorite recipes may need a little tweaking to fit healthy guidelines. We are here to help you with making informed food decisions by offering you recipes that fit healthy food guidelines for people with diabetes. Diabetes friendly recipes have a
Ways to Eat Winter Squash
The winter squash. Is there a vegetable that is more representative of cool weather comfort food? There are dozens upon dozens of richly colored, oddly shaped varieties to choose from, depending on where you live and where you shop. And, speaking of shopping, one of the benefits of buying winter squash is how hearty they are. You can enjoy them the day you bring them home or they can hang around for weeks, protected by their skin from going bad.
Quinoa Seafood Paella
Author and celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffman says, "My apologies to Spain, but I love this version of paella more than the original; the quinoa seems to soak up the flavor more than the rice or arroz bomba that is used in the classic Spanish dish. I find paella to be such an easy and beautiful dish to present when serving multiple people. One key ingredient is saffron. I use Persian (Iranian) saffron, which I buy online, because I prefer it to the commercial versions you find at the supermarket. It has so much flavor, so a little goes a long way. I store it powdered in my fridge and use it in
All About Leafy Greens
Leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. They are tremendous sources of vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins, full of phytonutrients, have lots of fiber, and low in calories. Leafy greens are superfoods.
Beef Sancocho
My grandparents would make sancocho over an open fire in their backyard; the wood smoke added so much flavor to the dish. Sancocho comes from the verb sancochar, which means to parboil. It is a very hearty soup common in all of Latin America, made of stewing hen, beef, and innards and served for lunch. Don’t worry; you don't have to start a fire to make this version! Receta en Español: Sancocho Carne de Res To make your own salt-free Adobo seasoning, combine 1 tbsp each of lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and achiote powder and 1/2 tbsp cumin. Store in
Top 10 Diabetes Friendly Pumpkin Recipes
The leaves are changing, cool weather is arriving, and pumpkins are back on the menu! If fall has you craving all things pumpkin, then don’t miss our top 10 pumpkin recipes that are healthy, diabetes-friendly options.
Ingrid Hoffmann's Chicken Tinga Poblana
This classic Mexican stew from Puebla, Mexico, is intensely rich in flavor and spices. It hits the spot every time. Serve either inside a tortilla or over a bowl of brown rice or quinoa and enjoy! For a different take on this dish, substitute lean pork loin for the chicken. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
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.
New Ways to Try Whole Grains
Using the Diabetes Plate Method, your meal should be half non-starchy veggies, one-fourth protein, and one-fourth carbohydrate (carb) foods. If you have diabetes and are trying to make healthy food choices, then whole grains are the way to go for your carb choices. They have more fiber and nutrients than refined grains, two important elements that will help with diabetes management.
8 Mediterranean Diet Ingredients You Need in Your Pantry
The Mediterranean diet is touted as one of the healthiest eating plans. Meals are plant-forward and based on whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans), whole grains, herbs, spices, and olive oil. The eating plan also includes moderate amounts of dairy foods (including yogurt), eggs, fish, and poultry. Small amounts of red meats and sweets can periodically be included, if you’d like.