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Creole Red Bean Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a classic vegetable dish from the Provence region of France. Our Creole-inspired version includes red kidney beans and whole-grain penne to add protein and fiber. Buy the Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook, 2nd edition, here.
Turkey Tostadas
Serve this dish with a salad and your favorite salsa.
Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos
If you can’t find poblano peppers in the grocery store, you can use green or red bell peppers in this recipe instead.
BBQ Chicken Burgers
This burger recipe calls for ground chicken but lean ground turkey would also work well. Offer these healthier burgers as an option next time you host a barbecue!
Tzatziki and Vegetables
Traditional Mediterranean tzatziki sauce is perfect for dipping low-carb non-starchy vegetables. It can also be used as a topping on salads, sandwiches or wraps.
Let’s Talk About Vegetables
You’ve probably heard since you were a kid that you should eat your vegetables. Well, there are a lot of good reasons why everyone should be sure to include vegetables as part of their meals, especially people with diabetes. Vegetables are powerhouses of nutrition that play a role in lowering the risk for or in managing some diseases. Vegetables can help manage blood pressure, lower your risk of heart disease, prevent some cancers, promote gut health, fight infections, and manage weight. They also provide energy and nutrients that are important for brain health. Non-Starchy Vegetables The
Crab Cake Burger
This is great with a green salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette.
Slow Cooker Pork and Pumpkin Stew
Slow cookers allow for a no-fuss meal that everyone will enjoy. Serve steamed nonstarchy vegetables or a salad with this stew for a complete meal.
Whole Wheat Breakfast Pizzas
Try this recipe to spice up your morning routine. It’s a recipe for two, so share it with your special someone for a well-rounded, healthy breakfast.
20 New Ideas to Eat More Produce at Every Meal
Are you looking for new ideas on how to add more fruits and veggies to your meals to boost their flavor, nutrients, and blood glucose (blood sugar) management benefits? Here are 20 simple ones you can start trying right away, plus tips for buying produce and a breakdown of the different types! Buying Produce The first step in eating more fruits and veggies is buying more fruits and veggies. Many types of produce can be purchased fresh at the grocery store all year long. However, fresh produce is the tastiest and cheapest when you buy it in season. To save even more money and extend the life of