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Powerhouse Kale Salad
A vegetarian, low-carb salad might not sound like a filling meal, but this powerhouse is loaded with protein and leafy greens that that will power you through your day. Main course salads like this are a great way to get more vegetables in your diet. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Designed for One! To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
3 Tips for Stress Free Meals
Every March is National Nutrition Month®. It’s about taking the time to appreciate the social experiences that food and nutrition can add to our lives. For many people, that means a simple dinner shared with a partner or spouse, family or friends. Is time one of your biggest challenges? Set yourself up for success with strategies and stress-free meal ideas to get dinner on the table quickly with these three tips. Put quick-meal staples on your grocery list. Stock items in the kitchen that make it easy to put together dinner when time is tight. When you shop, think about the basic foods you
9 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes
1. This low-carb crowd-pleaser is perfect for weekends or holidays when you have a houseful. If it's just one or two of you, make a big batch and freeze the rest. A quick warm-up in the microwave will give you a low-calorie and protein-rich breakfast all week long. 2. Fluffy eggs and spicy chiles folded into a tortilla with rich melted cheese make this low-carb breakfast a pleasure! Toasted to perfection, this quesadilla redefines breakfast. You can use a variety of cheeses such as asadero, Monterey jack, and white cheddar. For a chorizo quesadilla, sub the bacon for 4 oz cooked beef or pork
Watermelon Gazpacho
Cool off from the summer heat with this refreshing watermelon gazpacho! Gazpacho is a chilled soup that requires no cooking and uses fresh, blended vegetables. That makes it a great summer recipe you can serve at your next BBQ.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
This salad can be served immediately but is best made the day before. To cool the quinoa quickly, spread it out on a baking sheet and refrigerate until cool.
Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Instead of a tossed salad, try something new and different. Rows of salad ingredients make for a pretty presentation and it’s easy to identify exactly what you’re eating. The cilantro dressing is so sublime; pour it over any other green salad to make that salad shine.
Greek Quinoa Salad
This salad is a nutrition power-house. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that provides carbohydrates and protein and the low-carb veggies add fiber and potassium.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Thai Mushroom Soup
Instead of ordering takeout, make a healthier version of this classic Thai soup at home in your Instant Pot! This vegan soup gets it's rich creaminess from coconut milk. It's also loaded with vegetables to make a hearty soup perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Best of all, the Instant Pot speeds up the cooking time, so it's ready in less than 30 minutes, but tastes like it's been cooking all day! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
Lentil Salad
There’s no need to soak dry lentils before cooking. That makes this quick recipe ready in just 20 minutes.
Instant Pot Pumpkin-Spiced Turkey Chili
If you hate having to clean multiple pans, this Instant Pot recipe is right for you. Balancing sweet and savory, this low-fat and high-fiber chili will keep you full and warm through the fall. Bring it to your next fall party and it’s sure to be a hit!