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Chicken Tacos
Author Robyn Webb: "I chose chicken thighs for this taco filling, as the spicy chile sauce pairs better with it than chicken breasts. Feel free to use chicken breasts if you prefer. Chicken is blander in taste than beef, and it benefits greatly from a nice soak in a lime juice-laced spice blend. You can also prepare just the chicken filling (leave out the tortillas) and serve it with a few vegetables on the side for a nice lean, but definitely tasty, meal." This recipe from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection , by Robyn Webb.
Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
Here’s how to make a restaurant-style burrito fresh at home. You could also substitute lean beef or pork for chicken in this recipe.
Smoky Seafood Stew
This stew is great year-round, but it’s best in late summer when bell peppers are extra plump and abundant at the farmers’ market. When buying fresh clams, make sure they are still alive with their shells tightly closed. This recipe is Katie Cavuto's rendition of the clambakes and lobster boils she loved as a kid.
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
Sicilian Swordfish And Eggplant Bundles
Swordfish and eggplant are culinary ingredients that Sicilians inherited when they were under Arab rule. Before the arrival of the Arabs, swordfish was not eaten because of its reputation as being extremely difficult to catch. Sicilian fisherman learned how to catch swordfish from the Arabs. Even today, Sicilian fisherman use Arabic words instead of Italian ones when fishing. Serve this delightful dish with Baby Artichokes with Herb Sauce
Avocado Veggie Sandwich
Avocado is full of healthy, monounsaturated fat that is good for your cholesterol and will not raise your blood sugar. This is a veggie sandwich, but you could add turkey or chicken for extra protein.
6 Tasty Ways to Stay Hydrated
How to Stay Hydrated The most obvious, and one of the best, form of hydration is water. It’s important to get in the habit of keeping a water bottle with you during workouts, walking, gardening, and other outdoor activities that increase sweat production. You should also keep water around for swimming or lounging outdoors in the sun! Tasty Hydration Alternatives to Plain Water But maybe you want to mix it up and try something besides plain old water. Here are some fun and tasty ways to stay hydrated this summer: Try herb-infused water. You can start an herb garden, buy herbs from the local
Vegetarian Tacos
These tacos don’t require any cooking, which makes it easy for you to put together a quick and easy vegetarian meal and be on your way. The bean mixture is also delicious when topping a salad of mixed greens. Serve with Cubano Roasted Broccoli Florets Latin-inspired, veggie-packed meal. You can make these tacos vegan by simply leaving out the cheese.
Carb-Conscious Meal Makeovers
There are many ways to tweak your favorite meals to bring down the carb count so they fit in with your healthy eating plan. With some slight adjustments, it’s possible to prepare a meal that usually has 90 grams of carb to a more moderate 60 grams of carb. Make another smart swap or two and you can bring it down to a lower level still—about 30 grams. Whatever your favorite meal, there are ways to adjust the carbs to fit your personal health goals and still feel satisfied. A good rule of thumb is to follow the Diabetes Plate Method , and always load up half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables
Savory Mediterranean Oats
Here’s a new twist on oatmeal instead of the usual sweet oatmeal dish. It makes a great breakfast for one!