Simple Turkey Chili | Diabetes Strong
This Simple Turkey Chili is loaded with protein (25 grams per serving!) and a satisfying spice thanks to ingredients like jalapeo and red chili. If youre short on time, dont worryyoull be able to make this healthy turkey chili recipe in about 30 minutes. I like to call this recipe Simple Turkey Chili because its easy to make and comes together in no time (around 30 minutes), but when you taste it, youll realize the word simple doesnt do the flavor justice! With ingredients like jalapeo, red chili, and garlic, this healthy turkey chili recipe has some heat to it without being completely overwhelming. (But if youre the type who likes recipes so spicy they make your eyes water, dont let me hold you back! Increase the spicy ingredients to your hearts content.) The rest of the ingredients come together in an oh-so-delicious way that will leave you wondering if you just ate a healthy recipe. (The answer: yes!) How healthy is this chili? Each serving contains only 232 calories and packs 25 grams of protein and 17 grams of mostly low-glycemic carbs . All of it from healthy, minimally processed ingredients. Most importantly, this chili tastes greatand one of the keys to consistently eating healthy is to find foods that support your nutrition goals that dont taste like cardboard. (Even the fittest people on the planet dont want to eat food that tastes like cardboard, trust me.) One of the things I always tell my diabetes coaching clients is the best diet for them is one that they will stick to consistently, and that includes having great go-to recipes like this Simple Turkey Chili. It will only take about 30 minutes of your time to make, so there is no excuse to call the pizza delivery guy after a long day of work. Save time by making Simple Turkey Chili before you need it! If a Continue reading >>
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15 Easy Ground Turkey Recipes: Chili, Burgers, Meatloaf And More
Our Best Low-Carb Recipes: 30 Low-Carb Dinner Recipes, Desserts, and More Eating healthy has never tasted so good with this FREE eCookbook. From low-carb breakfast recipes to low-carb dinners and even low-carb desserts, you'll be able to stick to your healthy eating lifestyle with ease! Bonus: Get our newsletter & special offers for free. We will not share or sell your email address. View our Privacy Policy Home > Editor's Picks > 15 Easy Ground Turkey Recipes: Chili, Burgers, Meatloaf and More 15 Easy Ground Turkey Recipes: Chili, Burgers, Meatloaf and More You must be logged in to add a private note. Login | Register We are adding the recipe to your Recipe Box. You must be logged in to add a recipe. Login | Register Ground turkey is a healthier alternative to high-fat and high-calorie ground beef, which is why it can be a great choice for anyone following a diabetic diet. If you're not sure where to start, then you'll love this collection of easy and healthy ground turkey recipes, featuring favorites like ground turkey burgers, chilis, casseroles, and more. These are recipes that everyone in the family will enjoy, so get ready to get cookin'! Continue reading >>
Meat Lover's Guide To A Diabetes Diet
Is the aroma of a sizzling steak too good to resist? If you're smart about how you choose red meat, it can have a place among other healthy protein sources in your diabetes diet. Having diabetes means making some specific dietary changes, but you don’t have to give up all of your favorite foods. You just need to make better choices. If you’re a meat lover, knowing how to select quality red meat and avoiding processed types, like certain cold cuts, is key. Cutting back on red meat and processed meats is beneficial even if you don't have diabetes because it's a heart-healthy strategy for any diet. And cutting back when you do have diabetes is even more important because all the fat and salt that comes along with processed meat can make diabetes control more difficult. On the other hand, your diabetes diet should include healthy protein, and the right lean red meat can fit the bill, but within limits. About Diabetes and Red Meat When researchers in Japan looked at the dietary habits and diabetes risk of 27,425 men and 36,424 women between 45 and 75 years old, they found that for men, but not women, red meat or processed meat consumption correlated with diabetes risk. The more of those meats the men ate, the greater their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the authors concluded. A large study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found similar results in a large group of U.S. adults, although without a gender split. And when yet another team of researchers reviewed studies on this link, they found similar results across the board. The conclusion? Eating a lot of red meat and processed meat appears to increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. According to these findings published in Current Atherosclerosis Reports, processed meat in particular, Continue reading >>
Turkey Chili
Yesterday was the perfect chili day. It was cold, rainy, and down right gloomy. I put Leah down for her afternoon nap and decided that I should make chili for dinner. Im so glad that I did because it really was the perfect meal for last night. We make a lot of different types of chili in our house. David loves to cook chili and during the colder months we have it at least once a week. We have so many great recipes but my personal favorite is a traditional chili that my mom makes. She uses beef in hers, with pieces of filet mignon cut up in chunks which makes it a little more gourmet. Its delicious and very filling. Instead of using traditional beef, I opted to go healthier and use ground turkey in our chili. I added some beer, too for extra flavor. I love the taste and look of beans in chili and used red and white kidney beans. The result was a full bodied meal that hit the spot on a cold fall night. I top my chili with polenta and a little cheese and sour cream. The topping ideas are endless; you can put hot pepper sauce, chopped onions, corn chips, whatever you can think of. The best part is, the chili has very little fat and carbs, so you can have a big bowl! 2 cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans white kidney beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed 2 large cans of diced tomatoes in their juices 1/2 of a beer- use what you have on hand. I used Miller Lite Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the turkey breast meat and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the turkey meat is cooked through, about 7 minutes. When the turkey is cooked, add all of the beans, the tomatoes, the beer, the chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Bring the chili to a boil and stir. Lower the heat to medium-low a Continue reading >>
Turkey And Bean Chili
2 15 - ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 5 14 1/2 - ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 4 - ounce can diced green chile peppers (optional) 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional) In an airtight storage container or resealable plastic bag, combine celery, carrots, onion, garlic, chili powder, oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover or seal and chill for up to 24 hours. Place beans in a separate airtight storage container or resealable plastic bag. Cover or seal and chill for up to 24 hours. In a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven, combine vegetable mixture and turkey. Cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to break up turkey. Stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, and, if desired, chile peppers. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 (about 1 2/3-cup) servings. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with cheese. PER SERVING: 232 cal., 3 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 23 mg chol., 502 mg sodium, 34 g carb. (12 g fiber), 23 g pro. Continue reading >>
What Should I Eat If I Have Diabetes?
I am type 2 diabetic trying to create a daily diet, and snacks, food program that I can use to prevent getting the terrible sick feeling that comes when my sugar goes too low. I would like to store these foods and snacks in my home so that I can reach them when necessary. Please name the foods, and snacks, as well as the proper times to consume them. Also when is the time to take Metformin even if your readings are regular and you feel OK? Thank you for your answer to these questions. Hi, Barbara. To prevent hypoglycemia and to minimize the complications associated with diabetes including heart disease, kidney disease, eye problems and infection, it is important to keep blood sugar levels as steady as possible throughout the day. To accomplish this, I recommend trying to combine some type of lean protein (skinless chicken, fish, turkey, lean ground beef, beans, egg whites, low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt) or healthy fat (olive oil, canola oil, nuts, seeds, avocado) with a healthy carbohydrate with each meal or snack. Make sure to choose healthy, low-sugar, antioxidant-rich carbohydrates like whole grains (brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, whole-grain bread, cereal, crackers, quinoa, barley), whole fruit (not juice or dried fruit) and vegetables. These types of carbohydrates are generally low-glycemic, which means they increase blood sugar less rapidly than highly processed, refined, sugar-filled carbohydrates. Naturally high-fiber foods are always a good choice as they slow the emptying of food from your stomach, which helps improve blood sugar control. By preventing spikes in blood sugar, you can also prevent the crashes that follow. It is also important to try to eat regularly throughout the day. Try not to let more than four hours go by without having either a meal or Continue reading >>
Healthy... Or Not? Ground Turkey And Veggie Chips - Diabetes Self-management
This week, we continue to look at so-called healthy foods that may not be as healthy as they seem! And believe me, these foods are everywhere . By now, most people are aware that poultry is generally considered to be a better choice than red meat in terms of calories, fat, and saturated fat. People who are trying to lose weight or lower their cholesterol learn early on that chicken and turkey are leaner protein choices. And thats true if youre comparing a 4-ounce skinless baked chicken breast with a 4-ounce sirloin steak. But things become a little murkier when it comes to ground meat and ground poultry. Like many people, perhaps youve switched to using ground turkey in your meatloaf or meatballs, or maybe you even grill up turkey burgers in place of regular hamburgers. Ground turkey can definitely be a good choice, but here is where you need to check out the label. Why? Lets take first take a look at ground beef: 95% Extra Lean Ground Beef, Broiled, 4 ounces: The 95% Extra Lean refers to the percent of lean meat by weight. But whats more helpful to know is that extra lean meat, by definition, contains less than 5 grams of fat and less than 2 grams of saturated fat per 100 grams (about 3 ounces). But, lets say youre a health-conscious shopper and youve read that ground turkey is much better for you than ground beef. So, standing at the meat and poultry case in the store, you grab a package of ground turkey and throw it in your cart. Is what you put in your cart really a better choice than the extra lean ground beef, above? Lets look: 85% Lean Ground Turkey, Broiled, 4 ounces: Why is this supposedly lean ground turkey higher in fat than the ground beef? While your good intentions were there, what you might not have realized is that this particular ground turkey likely c Continue reading >>
10 Diet Commandments For Better Diabetes Management
Twitter Summary: The ten diet commandments I follow for healthy eating w/ #diabetes + how to write your own & overcome obstacles A colorful, downloadable PDF of this article can be found here (convenient for printing!) The question – “What diet should I follow?” – has perhaps never been more confusing, more controversial, or more stressful. There are more diets, diet books, diet opinions, and news headlines than ever before. In reality, no single “diet” trumps them all, especially for people with diabetes – all approaches have their pros and cons, whether you’re talking about health effects (e.g., blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol), cost, convenience, or taste. So instead of a “diet,” I prefer to think about eating in terms of general strategies, or what this article is calling my “commandments.” After experimenting with many different eating approaches over the years, I’ve homed in on ten eating commandments that I strive to follow every day – these strategies seem to keep my blood sugars in range, give me plenty of energy, are transportable to different eating environments, are relatively convenient, and fit within my budget. Of course, eating preferences are highly personal (especially in diabetes), and my own principles may not apply for everyone. If you find this article useful, check out my upcoming book, Bright Spots & Landmines! A Starting Point: Brainstorming Your Eating Commandments 1. When you see your best blood sugars (ideally 80-140 mg/dl) 90 minutes after a meal, what did you eat? How did you eat? When and where did you eat? How did you manage your diabetes around these times? 2. When you see higher blood sugars (over 200 mg/dl) 90 minutes after a meal, what did you eat? How did you eat? When and where did you eat? How d Continue reading >>
Turkey Taco Soup: A Healthy Freezer Meal
So much deliciousness in a bowl of this turkey taco soup. And so much nutrition too! Some of the information in this post came from a conference in which both Bush Brothers and Company and The National Turkey Federation sponsored sessions. I was not asked to write this post. And as usual, these are my opinions based on scientific information and my many years of experience working with patients and cooking up a storm in my own kitchen. Theres no denying the benefits of a plant-rich diet, but so many of my patients are hesitant to eat beans and lentils because of theircarbohydrate content. I want even my patients with diabetes and prediabetes toeat plenty of beans. Beans have resistant starch , which has blood sugar benefits. See my previous post that includes a list of foods rich in resistant starch . Plus they have so much more like vitamins, protein, minerals, viscous fibers and a host ofhealth-boosting phytonutrients. Something that I found very interesting at my recent conference was research presentedby John L. Sievenpiper , MD, PhD, FRCPC of the University of Toronto. He showed that consuming beans and lentils (as part of a wholesome diet) improves blood sugar, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and even body weight. Most interesting to me was this statistic: As part of a healthful diet reduced in glycemic index, beans and lentils can lower blood sugar (as measured by A1C, an estimate of 3-month blood sugar control) as well as some diabetes medications. This is not a reason to stop your medications, but its a terrific reason to eat more beans, peas and lentils. You dont need to give up meat to benefit from a plant-rich diet. And this simple recipe is a great excuse to combine the two.In general, turkey is a wonderful meat to highlight strong flavors, and lean gro Continue reading >>
Diabetic Diet: Meat Choices
Meat (1 ounce = 7 grams of protein, 0 grams of carbohydrate, fat varies) One ounce of meat is about the size of your thumb; 3 ounces is the size of a deck of cards. No more thant 3 ounces of protein at a meal is recommended. (Try to eat meats from this page only; unfortunately, this means nothing fried.) Very Lean Meat Choices (0-1g fat/ounce and 35 calories) Poultry: Chicken or turkey (white meat, no skin), Cornish hen (no skin). Fish: Fresh or frozen cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, trout, lox, tuna fresh or canned in water. Shellfish: Clams, crab, lobster, scallops, shrimp. Game: Duck or pheasant (no skin), venison, buffalo, ostrich. Cheese: Fat-free (less than 1 gram of fat/ounce), low fat cottage cheese. Other: Processed sandwich meats with less than 1 gram fat or less/ounce, such as: deli thin, shaved meats chipped beef, turkey ham egg whites (2) egg substitutes, plain hot dogs, fat free sausage, fat free or less than 1 gram fat/ounce Lean Meat Choices (3g fat/ounce and 55 calories) Beef: USDA Select or Choice grades trimmed of fat such as round, sirloin, flank steak, tenderloin, roast (rib, chuck, rump); steak (T-bone, porter house, cubed); ground round. Pork: Lean pork such as fresh ham, canned, cured, or boiled ham, Canadian bacon, tenderloin, center loin chop. Lamb: Roast, chop or leg. Veal: Leap chop, roast. Poultry: Chicken, turkey (dark meat, no skin), chicken (white meat, with skin), domestic duck or goose (well-drained of fat, no skin). Fish: Herring (uncreamed or smoked), Oysters, Salmon (fresh or canned), catfish, Sardines (canned), tuna (canned in oil, drained). Game: Goose (no skin, rabbit). Cheese: 4.5% fat cottage cheese, grated parmesan, cheeses with 3 grams of fat or less/ounce. Other: Hot dogs with 3 grams of fat or less per ounce. Processed sand Continue reading >>
Diabetes Shares November With Turkey, Which Diabetics Should Eat | The State
Diabetes shares November with turkey, which diabetics should eat | The State In the midst of giving thanks and eating turkey dinners, November is also known as Diabetes Awareness Month. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Dr. Janice Key, co-chairwoman of the S.C. Medical Association Childhood Obesity Taskforce, answers common questions about type 2 diabetes. How is type 2 diabetes different from type 1 diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disease that causes high blood sugar (glucose) due to a problem with the sugar controlling hormone, insulin. There are two types of diabetes: one in which there is not enough insulin produced by the pancreas (type 1) and one in which there is plenty of insulin but the body is resistant to it and is unable to use it normally (type 2). Sign up today for a free 30 day free trial of unlimited digital access. Being overweight or obese carries the greatest risk for developing type 2, however, the risk is not the same for all people. If your parents or grandparents have type 2 diabetes, you should be especially careful to keep your weight in a healthy range as you might have a genetic predisposition to obesity-related type 2 diabetes. The high blood sugar caused by diabetes coats the lining of blood vessels throughout the body, causing those blood vessels to become clogged, damaging every organ in the body. Over time, this can result in kidney failure (requiring dialysis), poor circulation in the legs (requiring amputation), blindness, stroke and heart attacks. Diabetes has such a gradual effect that people usually cant feel it happening. Some symptoms, such as lack of energy and fatigue, are so nonspecific that people dont think of diabetes. In fact, undiagnosed diabetes can even cause a silent heart attack. The only real way t Continue reading >>
Grilled Turkey Burgers
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 12 ounces uncooked ground turkey or chicken breast 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted In a medium bowl stir together carrot, green onions, bread crumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper. Add ground turkey; mix well. Form the turkey mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place patties on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 11 to 13 minutes or until patties are done (165 degrees F),* turning once halfway through grilling time. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together mustard and curry powder. Spread buns with mustard mixture. Top with burgers and, if desired, lettuce and tomato. Makes 4 servings. TO BROIL: Place patties on the unheated greased rack of a foil-lined broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 11 to 13 minutes turning once halfway through broiling time. Doneness indicator: The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator. A turkey or chicken patty cooked to 165 degrees F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. PER SERVING: 287 cal., 11 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 68 mg chol., 470 mg sodium, 26 g carb. (3 g fiber), 21 g pro. Continue reading >>
Need Your Help Beef Vs Turkey
By Beav Latest Reply2010-01-04 23:05:32 -0600 I have for many years now (even before I was told about my type 2 diabetes) used ground turkey meat instead of ground beef in my meals. I like italian dishes and also use it in soups and other (beef sub)meals. I would like to hear your opinion Beef vs Turkey. Thanks in advance. Also I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year! :) I found that the meat departments use a lot of dark meat in their ground turkey. That has a lot more fat etc that the breast meat. The breast meat can be a little dry so I add broth or water to it and it works just fine. I do the same thing when I use lean beef (which is all the time) for hamb. or meatloaf etc. I just add a little water and it makes it more tender and moist. My kids don't like turkey so this is one of the few times when I make a different meal. However, I buy 1/2 of a breast either pre-roasted or I brine and roast it myself. I use it for my lunch in sandwiches, soups, and salads. I always remove the skin off the serving portion. Organic and heirloom birds have less fat than commercially grown birds so if you want a moist bird you may have to add some type of fat. Check the % of fat on your turkey package. Sometimes they leave the skin on instead of removing it to grind. If you have the butcher use a cut of meat from the display case, and remove the fat and skin, you know you have lean ground turkey. Ever since I was told I had type 2, I've been eating more and more ground turkey. I like it cause you can sneak it past the kids and hubby and they don't even realize what it is. I like it cause you can prepare it so many different ways and makes a good nutritious meal. For some recipes I find the turkey is a bit dry so for those recipes I use a mixture of turkey and beef Continue reading >>
Diabetic Ground Turkey Recipes
Member Recipes for Diabetic Ground Turkey Healthier version of ground beef tacos...using half ground turkey, half ground beefSubmitted by: HAYLIEVSMOMMY CALORIES: 125.5 | FAT: 5.7g | PROTEIN: 8.4g | CARBS: 10g | FIBER: 1.1g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Tacos Calories Found on SparkRecipe with ground turkey but tried ground beefSubmitted by: STEPHREDNECK CALORIES: 471.4 | FAT: 28.9g | PROTEIN: 31.3g | CARBS: 27.5g | FIBER: 5.8g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Smart Patty Melt (with ground beef) Calories Ground turkey can be used instead of ground pork to reduce the caloriesSubmitted by: LIVING4HIM2DAY CALORIES: 130.5 | FAT: 4.6g | PROTEIN: 6.6g | CARBS: 15.4g | FIBER: 0.9g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Baked Egg Rolls and Dipping Sauce Calories Ground chicken or turkey can be used instead of ground beefSubmitted by: SANDRA.SHELLY1 CALORIES: 224.5 | FAT: 13.6g | PROTEIN: 13.6g | CARBS: 11.2g | FIBER: 1.6g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Sandy's meatloaf Calories Can substitute lean ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground round.Submitted by: PERSISTANT123 CALORIES: 494.2 | FAT: 19.9g | PROTEIN: 22.1g | CARBS: 50.2g | FIBER: 5.6g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Stove Top Mexican Casserole Calories A juicy homestyle meatloaf made with lean ground turkeySubmitted by: TRBOISE CALORIES: 245 | FAT: 11.4g | PROTEIN: 27.5g | CARBS: 9.1g | FIBER: 2.2g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Terrific Turkey Meatloaf Calories Tamales made with ground turkeySubmitted by: ROXIEMEOW CALORIES: 139 | FAT: 7.2g | PROTEIN: 6.2g | CARBS: 12.8g | FIBER: 1.5g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Tamales Calories Yummy, made healthier with ground turkeySubmitted by: GIRLYMCSPARKLES CALORIES: Continue reading >>
Turkey Meatloaf (comfort Food On A Diabetes-compatible Scale)
I love meat loaf. It is one of the great comfort foods. Even better, it makes an amazing sandwich the next day. Back in the “old” days I started using ground turkey in place of beef in order to cut down on the fat in my diet. However, the original reason for meatloaf was to stretch the food dollar by adding “cheaper” bread to expensive meat to make it go further. This is the problem for so many of us with diabetes. We need to count our carbs. Over the years I have come to like it even more than regular meat loaf. It is not just a “substitute”, it speaks very well on its own. You need to judge for yourself. I have discovered that Panko works better than bread crumbs in this recipe. It absorbs more liquid using a smaller amount than fine crumbs and adds a nice texture to the loaf. The use of parmesan cheese helps to replace some of the bread usually found in a meatloaf. The cheese is far lower in carbohydrates than the bread and tastes so much better. **Special note** For those of you that don’t like mushrooms, and I know you are out there, you can use chopped sundried tomatoes or just more onion in their place. —Ward Alper, The Decadent Diabetic Welcome to the Type 2 Diabetes Center! This is your launching pad for living better with type 2 diabetes. We’ve gathered all the latest type 2 diabetes information, research updates, and advances in devices and medications. And because diabetes impacts every facet of your life, you’ll also find practical advice from leading experts and other people living with type 2 diabetes featured here. That includes mouth-watering, healthy recipes; money-saving tips; advice to help navigate social, professional, and relationship issues; and inspiring personal stories from people just like you. Explore the resources here a Continue reading >>
