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Korean BBQ-Inspired Baked Salmon
The Korean BBQ-inspired sauce on this salmon has that ideal balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy. The sweetness comes naturally from fruit, not added sugars. You could also use this sauce on chicken: bake boneless, skinless chicken thighs without the sauce for 15 minutes, then brush on the sauce and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Coastal Sancocho
Sancocho is a type of latin american stew made with meat and root vegetables. This recipe uses heart-healthy fish instead of beef for a flavorful dish that is low is saturated fat.
Teriyaki Creamy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups
Teriyaki sauce is typically very high in sugar. This homemade version is much lower carb than store bought. If you can find low carb teriyaki sauce in the store, you can substitute that rather than make your own.
How to Make Diabetes-Friendly Japanese Dishes
Reducing Sodium In Japanese cooking, several staple ingredients are commonly used, each with its own unique properties. Soy sauce, known as shoyu, is made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. While traditional soy sauce adds rich flavor to dishes, it often contains high levels of sodium, making it less ideal for individuals with high blood pressure. A healthier alternative is tamari soy sauce, which is gluten-free and has reduced sodium content. Miso paste, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and koji (fermented rice), is prized for its probiotic benefits. However, due to its high
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jerk seasoning is a sweet and spicy blend of allspice, chili peppers (preferably scotch bonnet), fresh ginger, and a hint of brown sugar. Start marinating the chicken the day before for maximum flavor. Cooking on the grill adds a nice smoky flavor, but you could also bake the chicken in the oven.
Meal Prep: 3 for 1 Chicken
Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Click here to learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! Additionally, we’ll be rolling out a series of meal prepping articles over the next few weeks to show how a little planning can make your meal planning life a lot easier . First up—chicken, which is a meal preppers dream come true. You can cook one whole chicken on Sunday and use it in recipes throughout the week—toss it in a salad or sandwich for lunch, then shred it, and add it to tacos
Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach topped with red onion, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing—doesn’t that sound delicious? Plus, this cranberry almond spinach salad comes together in minutes! The dressing gets its sweetness from Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener, which contains zero calories and zero added sugars. Add a protein like grilled chicken to make an entrée salad or enjoy as a side salad.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
This pudding is decadent enough to be a fancy dessert for two, or light enough for breakfast or a midday snack. Chia seeds are a diabetes superfood. They are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids—great for blood sugar management and heart health. When combined with liquid, they form a gel creating a pudding-like texture. To make this vegan, use a non-dairy milk like almond or soy.
Butterscotch Protein Pie
Want to whip up a delicious pie in little time? This butterscotch protein pie requires minimal prep and no bake time. Simply combine the filling ingredients, pour into a pre-made crust, and enjoy in an hour! The protein in this pie comes from Splenda® French Vanilla Diabetes Care Shakes, which also contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and no added sugar!
Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad
Brighten up your day with this colorful strawberry poppyseed salad! With three types of fruit, crunchy greens, and pecans, it’s sure to boost your fiber intake for the day. The poppyseed dressing for this salad contains no added sugars because it’s made with zero-calorie Splenda Stevia Sweetener. And chicken is not the only source of protein in this salad because the base of the dressing is nonfat Greek yogurt!