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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Meal Planning
It’s one thing to know the types of foods you should focus on: lean protein, lots of fiber, lots of vegetables, and fruit. With a little research, you can find endless ideas and recipes for meals for a week that will appeal to you and your family’s preferences. But there’s an art to taking all that food you’ve purchased and extending it beyond a specific meal that makes you and your family happy eaters and avoids wasting food.
10 Must-Try Fall Recipes for Diabetes-Friendly Eating
Apples. Cinnamon. Pumpkin spice. Sweet maple. The changing of the weather to fall brings many exciting additions to menus. However, many of these traditional fall-favorite flavors come in the form of high-carb and -calorie dishes. But remember, you can still enjoy all the comforting tastes of the season as part of your diabetes-friendly meal plan.
Garlic Mashed Potato Soup
Author Aviva Goldfarb: "This recipe was suggested to me by 10-year-old Ames Williford, of Pennsylvania, who makes this soup for her family. It tastes like a cross between mashed and baked potatoes, so our kids love it. You can sprinkle in toppings to your liking, such as scallions, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and additional sour cream. Serve with Baked Breadsticks and Fruit Kabobs." This recipe from The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner , by Aviva Goldfarb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas
Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas is a classic and comforting dish that fits the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Meal Pattern , meaning it is a good choice for those who are mindful of their blood pressure. Tender turnip greens are simmered with onions, garlic, and a touch of vinegar, then served alongside creamy black-eyed peas seasoned with smoked paprika and thyme. It's a flavorful and hearty meal that captures the essence of Southern cuisine.
Seasonal Baked Whitefish Pouch
Foil or parchment pouches are an easy way to make perfectly cooked and seasoned fish with vegetables. By sealing the edges of the pouches, you’ll seal in all of the moistness. The result—lots of savory sauciness in the pouch after cooking, with no clean up! Serve the steamy fish and vegetables over farro or brown rice, or sop up this flavorful sauce with a whole-grain roll. Complete your meal with a crisp side salad, too.
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables
Wish to get an entire dinner for four on one sheet pan in less than one hour? Your wish has been granted with this sheet pan teriyaki salmon and vegetables! What’s even more amazing is all the nutrition you will get out of this meal. Salmon is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega 3s and the vegetables are full of fiber, vitamin C, and other nutrients. The sweet flavor of the teriyaki sauce comes from zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener!
5 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Veggies
Part of a healthy eating plan for anyone means adding lots of fruits and veggies to your meals—but this is especially important for people with diabetes. There are a lot of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber packed into these foods.
Air Fryer “Honey” BBQ Cauliflower Wings
These air-fryer “honey” BBQ cauliflower wings will be a hit at your next tailgate party! They have the flavor and crunch of traditional BBQ wings but contain fewer grams of fat and calories. While these cauliflower wings have the taste of honey, they have no added sugar since they’re sweetened with zero-calorie sweetener. If you don't have gluten-free flour, you can use the same amount of whole wheat flour instead.
Peach BBQ Chicken Breast
Getting tired of the same old foods at your summer BBQ? Switch it up with this peach BBQ chicken breast! The peach BBQ sauce gets its sweetness from both fresh peaches and zero-calorie sweetener. The peach sauce-topped chicken is paired with grilled peaches and baby arugula to make a complete, delicious dinner for a family of four.
Green Chile Corn Chowder
This creamy chowder is packed full of corn, zucchini, and squash, accented with a hint of chile. Reduced fat cheeses and cream create a healthier chowder. If you have trouble finding condensed cheese soup, substitute 8 oz processed cheese spread (such as velveeta) and an additional 1 cup fat-free half-and-half. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking . To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !