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Using the Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
Planning your meals is an important part of managing diabetes and can help make sure you get the nutrition you need, helps you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar), and makes shopping and meal preparation easier. The Mediterranean-style eating pattern is one of the recognized eating patterns shown to help with diabetes management. Using a Mediterranean-Style eating pattern to plan your meals can help you reach your A1C target, reduce your risk of heart events, and lower triglycerides, while offering tasty and nutritious meal options Starting with a Mediterranean-Style Eating Plan A
Veggie Chili
The beans and veggies in this dish make it a great source of fiber with 10 grams per cup. The recipe makes 8 servings, so save leftovers for a delicious lunch the next day.
Chicken Joes
OK, so time for a confession. While we always had home-cooked meals, we also always had a can of Sloppy Joe mix tucked into the corner of the pantry for when we got lazy. Knowing now that processed foods are not healthy, I developed these Chicken Joes that are much more diabetes-friendly with all the same taste of the sloppy Joes of childhood. With extra vegetables, this version makes the grade.
Keeping Culture Alive and Managing Diabetes
Diabetes management is more than just counting carbohydrates (carbs) and monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, it’s also making healthy decisions that fit your culture and traditions. Many cultural foods, such as tacos, pastas, stir-fries, and regional desserts, go beyond the food itself. They are often the focus when you celebrate holidays, birthdays, accomplishments, and so much more with friends and family. However, these cultural foods may not always be the best choice if you are managing diabetes because of their carb, salt, fat, and sugar content. But with a few tweaks that can
Vegetable Provencal Tart
Robyn Webb has a friend of who owns a cooking school in Arles, France, and each time Robyn visits, her friend makes her fabulous vegetable tart. Hers is a bit higher in fat, but Robyn trimmed it down a bit. All the flavor, but not all the fat.
Grilled Scallops with Chunky Salsa Verde
This is a great seafood dish low in fat and sodium, but is packed with protein. Try pairing it with a simple arugula salad topped with a few pieces of strawberries to balance out the spicy kick of the salsa verde.
15 "Non-Recipes" for Easy Meals at Home
Cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated! Following a recipe, even a simple one, can feel like a chore, but you don’t always need a recipe. Sometimes all it takes is tossing together a few ingredients to make a satisfying meal. Here are 15 “non-recipes” for super simple snacks and meals to make “cooking” at home a breeze.
Egg and Veggie Casserole
This is a great dish to serve to company. It serves 8 as a main dish, or more if you cut it into small cubes and use it as an appetizer. You could also bake in a muffin pan to make a perfectly portioned, grab-and-go breakfast.
Asparagus Frittata
This can make a great breakfast, brunch or quick dinner packed full of protein and veggies. If you don’t like asparagus you can substitute zucchini or broccoli.