Diabetes-friendly Recipes
We’re all about good recipes, and about quality home cooking that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re looking for some healthy inspiration or learning how to cook a decadent dessert, we’ve trustworthy guidance for all your foodie needs. All our recipes are tested thoroughly by us to make sure they’re suitable for your kitchen at home. We know many of you are concerned about healthy eating, so we send them to a qualified nutritionist for thorough analysis too. We’re all about good recipes, and about quality home cooking that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re looking for some healthy inspiration or learning how to cook a decadent dessert, we’ve trustworthy guidance for all your foodie needs. All our recipes are tested thoroughly by us to make sure they’re suitable for your kitchen at home. We know many of you are concerned about healthy eating, so we send them to a qualified nutritionist for thorough analysis too. Continue reading >>
Eat Healthier With These Easy Diabetic Meals
Try these quick and easy diabetic Meals with Vegetable Dip Recipes. You don’t have to be diabetic to use them. These meals can help you eat healthier and lose weight! Eat Healthier With These Easy Diabetic Meals We are often asked to provide diabetic menus and recipes. I have been on a diabetic diet many times just to lose weight and then as a need when I had gestational diabetes. You don’t have to have diabetes to use these diabetic menus and recipes. They are also excellent menus to use for eating healthier or for sensibly losing weight. There isn’t anything magical about a diabetic diet. The most important thing to remember in a diabetic diet is DON’T EAT SO MUCH!! You might be thinking, “but it’s not that easy!” Well, after taking a diabetic eating class, reading tons and tons of information on it and practicing it myself I can tell you, “YES IT IS!!” You just have to stop making excuses and do it! I am including myself in that, too, because I still have 30 pounds to lose or I run the risk of developing diabetes in the next year or so, so maybe I can motivate myself to do it, too. Here are some general guidelines about eating with diabetes: Cut your portions. Fill your plate, eat it and then don’t re-fill it. One half of the plate should be vegetables and fruit. Then one quarter should be grains and one quarter meat. Drink all the sugar free coffee and tea you want, but don’t forget to drink water. Use low-fat, low-calorie salad dressings, mayonnaise, margarines, jams and jellies. You can still have the flavor, but without so many calories. I personally don’t like the taste of anything “diet”, so I just eat half the normal serving amount. Avoid a lot of high fat foods or fried foods. Really, that’s about it. Here are some menu ideas and Continue reading >>
30 Quick & Easy One Pot Meals
All you need is one pot for these satisfying, guilt-free meals. All you need is one pot for these satisfying, guilt-free meals. Life is hectic. Meal prep doesnt have to be. As if preparing a meal isnt demanding enough, now you have to wash mounds of dishes. Sound familiar? Youre gonna love this list. From breakfast to dessert, youll find one pot, minimal effort and preparation time, and an empty sink. With this list of simple, slimming recipes, you keep your kitchen process streamlined down to just one pot, a few nourishing ingredients, and about 30 minutes. Weve removed the fuss and excusesnow the rest is up to you. Love what you see? Then dont miss these 50 Cheap and Easy Slow Cooker Recipes that are perfect for hands-off cooking. Nutrition per serving: 285 calories, 13.5 g fat (3 g saturated), 417 mg sodium, 5.7 g carbs (2 g fiber, 3.2 g sugar), 33.7 g protein This dish commands just as much attention at home as it does while it sizzles through the dining room. And with no sketchy ingredients, less than 300 calories per serving and 34 grams of satiating protein, its got good reason to. Fill lettuce boats or wrap the seasoned chicken inside whole wheat tortillas for a balanced nutritious meal. Nutrition per serving: 205 calories, 5.5 g fat (< 1 g saturated), 637 mg sodium, 19.9 g carbs (2 g fiber, 15.2 g sugar), 18.7 g protein Dont even think about skipping the jalapenos (unless you want to skip the flab-melting benefits). These peppers fire up more than just your mouth. Thanks to capsaicin, the compound that gives them their kick, has been proven to reduce belly fat, suppress appetite and boost metabolic activity! For more ways to turn up your calorie burning oven, check out the 55 Best-Ever Ways to Boost Your Metabolism . Get the recipe from Delicious Meets Healthy Continue reading >>
20 Tasty Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Indulge in these diabetic-friendly dishes Not all low-carb, low-sugar meals have to be tasteless. Check out this collection of recipes to find a dish perfect for every course. Applesauce Pancakes Trading butter for applesauce is a healthy way to cut out excess fat and still enjoy the sweetness of pancakes. Try this recipe: Applesauce Pancakes Continue reading >>
15-minute Diabetes-friendly Meals
Given all the 30-minute cookbooks on the market today, Nancy Hughes decided to one-up the competition. Her new cookbook, 15-Minute Diabetic Meals , promises dishes fit for people with diabetes in half the time. Published by the American Diabetes Association, the book features more than 200 recipes for diabetes-friendly appetizers, breakfasts, salads, desserts, and more. Hughes, author of 11 cookbooks and a consultant for health groups and food companies, understands the stress and difficulty that comes with meal planning. From her own experience as a health-conscious working mother, she also knows that it can be a struggle to cook and eat healthfully and still keep family members satisfied. "It's so important to enjoy eating and have fun around the kitchen table with family. You can't get away from food and you don't really want to," Hughes says. "But you need to know how to make good choices." Hughes says that poor eating often coincides with hectic schedules. For many people, even a 30-minute preparation time can be too much. The time crunch, she says, is what leads to vending-machine lunches and fast-food dinners. "There are 23 million people with diabetes and over 57 million who have pre-diabetes," Hughes says, "who need good, quick recipes." 15-Minute Diabetic Meals includes beef, seafood, pork, poultry, and vegetarian options. One key to a quick dish is a short ingredient list: Most of the recipes in Hughes's book require 10 items or fewer. And Hughes points out that her recipe ingredients are not specialty items, but common foods that can be found at most grocery stores or that cooks may already have at home. The book offers tips for expediting all the planning, shopping, cooking, and cleaning up. For example, Hughes suggests buying ingredients that have been pa Continue reading >>
Easy One-dish Fall Dinners
One-dish dinners are great for any time of the year, but fall (at least in the northern hemisphere) is a particularly great time to make them. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but you can make them extra tasty (and healthy!) by incorporating some of your favorite harvest veggies! I found a recipe for Zucchini Bean and Rice Skillet onlinethat sounded perfect for this time of year, so I doctored it up a bit to incorporate more of the fresh veggies weve been enjoying.To my delight, it turned out delicious! We all thought it tasted like a Mexican jambalaya. :-) Enjoy, and be sure to read past the recipe for links to more recipes forone-dish meals that are perfect for the fall season! Start by heating the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook them for a minute or so, just until they start to get really delicious smelling. Then add the zucchini and bell peppers, salt and pepper everything, and cook the veggies together for about 5 minutes. Next, add the beans, tomatoes, vegetable stock, and the spices to the pot. Stir to incorporate the spices. Increase the heat and bring the pot to a boil. Now, this next part largely depends on what kind of rice you use. I used Minute brown rice, so heres what I did. I stirred the rice into the boiling pot, then turned the heat down to low and put the cover on the pot, and let it simmer that way for about 5 minutes. Then I turned the heat off (but left the lid on the pot,) and waited for the rice to finish and all the liquid to absorb. It ended up taking about 10 minutes. Finally, sprinkle a bit of colby jack cheese over the top of the dish, serve warm, and enjoy only having to wash one pot after dinners over! :-) And here are a few other recipes to get the one-dish dinner inspiration fl Continue reading >>
Seven-day Type 2 Diabetes Meal Plan
Eating a diabetes-friendly diet can help keep your blood sugar levels under control. But it can be difficult to stick to a regular meal plan — unless you have a plan in place. Check out these 21 delicious, diabetes-friendly recipes to use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Remember to stay within your carbohydrate allowance by noting the carb content and serving size of the recipes. Also, be sure to balance your meals with lean protein and healthy plant fats. Breakfast: Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast This may sound too decadent for breakfast, but paired with scrambled egg whites, it can fit into a diabetes-friendly meal plan. Whole grain toast will help ensure you get your daily fiber too. Lunch: Salmon Salad with White Beans Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and is also a delicious topper to workday salad. Dinner: Cuban-Marinated Sirloin Kabobs with Grilled Asparagus Spice things up with this flavorful skewer. Dried herbs and spices are a great way to pack a punch of flavor without adding unnecessary calories and fat. Breakfast: Apple Pie Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt Who wouldn’t like a slice of pie for breakfast? This oatmeal will leave your kitchen smelling like the flavors of fall, and your stomach happy and satisfied. Add some extra plain Greek yogurt on top for more protein. Lunch: Turkey-Cranberry Wraps Turkey and cranberry sauce isn’t just for Thanksgiving! This is an easy grab-and-go lunch that even your kids will enjoy. Note: This recipe may not be appropriate for all people with type 2 diabetes, because it contains 60 grams of carbs per serving. You can adjust the amount of cranberry sauce to lower the carb count. Dinner: Cilantro-Lime Tilapia with Spinach and Tomatoes Take a trip to the tropics with this fast fish dish. Breakfast Continue reading >>
Popular Recipes
Award-winning cookbook authors Frances Towner Giedt and Bonnie Sanders Polin, PhD, created hundreds of diabetes-friendly recipes featured in our recipe center. The duo also authored The Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook—the only diabetes cookbook to have ever won the prestigious James Beard Award. 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 and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be alerted to new additions. Continue reading >>
One-skillet Chicken And Broccoli
We love one-skillet dinners for their simplicity. We also love how they wont leave you staring at a depressing mountain of dirty pots and pans after preparing dinner. This one-skillet chicken and broccoli dish combines broccoli florets, a veggie superhero that delivers a host of health benefits, with tender, protein-packed chicken. The chicken tastes crisp and flavorful when decorated with sauted vegetables, and the marriage of protein and fiber that this meal pronounces is guaranteed to satisfy any grumbling tummy. For a spicy kick thatll tickle your taste buds and pack in some excitement, add the optional Asian sauce to the pan as a final step. Chicken and broccoli might be your go-to as a typical takeout order, but not anymore after whipping up this easy dish! Servings: 4 | Serving Size: 1 cup | Calories: 130 | Total Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 227mg | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Protein: 21g | SmartPoints: 2 3 (4-6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons teriyaki or lite soy sauce ( Teriyaki recipe ) 1 tablespoon sriracha, more or less to taste Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add broccoli florets and lightly saut until slightly tender. Remove broccoli and set aside. Add the onion and celery to the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the celery has softened , and the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the broth (or water), chicken, and broccoli back to the skillet along with the salt and pepper. Cook ingredients for about 5 more minutes, until chicken is heated through. For sauce, whisk together ingred Continue reading >>
Dinner Ideas For People With Type 2 Diabetes
Every 23 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes. But although diabetes is widespread, public awareness and understanding of the disease can be limited. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 29 million Americans currently have diabetes, but a quarter of them do not know it. Another 86 million adults have prediabetes, with 90 percent of them being unaware. Diabetes is a serious disease that can, if uncontrolled, lead to loss of eyesight, cardiovascular problems, kidney damage, and even amputation of lower limbs. The good news is, it can be managed and these serious health problems can be avoided. Diet techniques for diabetes The even better news is that diabetes can be managed through a combination of exercise, health care, and diet. Despite popular belief, a diet can be varied, tasty, and fulfilling. The "diabetic plate" Maintaining a consistent, well-balanced diet can help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels under control. Portion control is also important, which is where the "diabetic plate" comes in. Endorsed by several organizations, including the American Diabetes Association, the "diabetic plate" can be very helpful when planning dinners. Follow these simple steps: Draw an imaginary line down the center of your plate. Divide one half into two further sections, so that your plate is now divided into three. Fill the biggest section with non-starchy vegetables, such as spinach, green beans, salsa, mushrooms, broccoli, or others. Use proteins to fill one of the smaller sections. Good options are skinless chicken, salmon, shrimp, tempeh or tofu, eggs, and much more. Legumes can fit in either the protein or the starch section because they provide both protein and carbohydrate. Grains, legumes and starch Continue reading >>
Diabetic Entrées
Healthy Diabetic Meals Although the management approach and medications for diabetes vary depending on the type of diabetes, age, health status, and lifestyle factors–diet is always a key factor. The good news is that there are foods you can add to your diet that will help control diabetes. Our collection of healthy diabetic main dishes offer low-carb, low-fat, low-sugar, and low-sodium options that are flavorful and satisfying down to the last bite. First up is our Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Orange Salsa. View Recipe: Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Orange Salsa Grilled Chicken and Lemon Salad Depending on the season, you may want to consider substituting thin, blanched, fresh asparagus for the sugar snap peas. You can’t go wrong with either application. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is essential to the flavor of this salad. The bottled juice just doesn’t compare. Microwave lemons for about 30 seconds before squeezing them; they’ll yield more juice. View Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Lemon Salad Skillet Pork and Warm Pineapple Salsa Pineapple is a sweet foil for the fiery jalapeño. Either fresh or canned pineapple chunks work well in this recipe. If you like a spicier kick, remember that smaller jalapeño peppers are typically hotter than the larger ones. To complete the meal, serve with rice and steamed snow peas. View Recipe: Skillet Pork and Warm Pineapple Salsa Continue reading >>
One-skillet Chicken And Broccoli
We love one-skillet dinners for their simplicity. We also love how they wont leave you staring at a depressing mountain of dirty pots and pans after preparing dinner. This one-skillet chicken and broccoli dish combines broccoli florets, a veggie superhero that delivers a host of health benefits, with tender, protein-packed chicken. The chicken tastes crisp and flavorful when decorated with sauted vegetables, and the marriage of protein and fiber that this meal pronounces is guaranteed to satisfy any grumbling tummy. For a spicy kick thatll tickle your taste buds and pack in some excitement, add the optional Asian sauce to the pan as a final step. Chicken and broccoli might be your go-to as a typical takeout order, but not anymore after whipping up this easy dish! Servings: 4 | Serving Size: 1 cup | Calories: 130 | Total Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 227mg | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Protein: 21g | SmartPoints: 2 3 (4-6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons teriyaki or lite soy sauce ( Teriyaki recipe ) 1 tablespoon sriracha, more or less to taste Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add broccoli florets and lightly saut until slightly tender. Remove broccoli and set aside. Add the onion and celery to the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the celery has softened , and the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the broth (or water), chicken, and broccoli back to the skillet along with the salt and pepper. Cook ingredients for about 5 more minutes, until chicken is heated through. For sauce, whisk together ingred Continue reading >>
Diabetes-friendly Meals The Whole Family Will Love
Diabetes-Friendly Meals the Whole Family Will Love You can modify family favorites without sacrificing taste. The whole crew will benefit from healthier eating. Medically Reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MD Sign Up for Our Living with Diabetes Newsletter Thanks for signing up! You might also like these other newsletters: Sign up for more FREE Everyday Health newsletters . When Mom or Dad is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you might think that cooking for the family is going to become a huge hassle because youll need to make two versions of every meal. Not so, said Melissa Joy Dobbins, RD, LDN, CDE, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The same smart ingredients used in dishes for a diabetes meal plan will benefit every family member, and no one has to be the wiser. The two pillars of a diabetes meal plan are controlling carbs (foods that easily convert to sugar) and eating heart healthy , Dobbins said. We all can benefit from controlling portions, and were all at risk for heart disease, she pointed out. If your kids grow up eating healthy, theyll develop good habits that can last them a lifetime. These culinary adaptations will satisfy the needs of the family member with type 2 diabetes, and no one else will even notice that theyre eating lower-carb meals or feel theyre missing out: Cook with oil, not butter. Solid animal fats, like butter and lard, are high in saturated fat. Use healthier vegetable fats like canola and olive oil, but use them sparingly. Fat is high in calories, so using less can help you keep your weight in check. Bake and broil. Bake, broil, or grill lean proteins like chicken and fish rather than dredging them in flour or breadcrumbs and frying. Youll also want to skip heavy toppings like cream sauces and gravies. Add flavor to pro Continue reading >>
Healthy One-pot Meals: 8 Easy Diabetic Dinner Recipes
If you're looking for the easiest dinners ever, then you've come to the right place! Our collection of Healthy One-Pot Meals: 8 Easy Diabetic Dinner Recipes makes cooking and clean-up a breeze. Just combine all your favorite ingredients, and that's it! You'll only dirty one pot, which leaves you more time to spend with your family and friends. Feel free to get a little creative and improvise with these recipes. After all, that's what cooking's all about! Why not add a little Mexican flair to your next pasta dish with some lean ground beef, corn and taco seasoning? One reader, JudyTrudy, even makes her own taco seasoning and salsa for the sauce to "zest it up" a bit. Healthy one-pot meals like this are great for the whole family! Everyone loves brisket because it's a magical way to transform an inexpensive cut of meat into something spectacular! We love it cause it's a one-pot wonder and can be prepared healthfully. Just be sure to start with plenty of time! It's one of those easy diabetic dinner recipes that'll earn rave reviews. Fast, flavorful, and filling, our Italian One Pot is a meal in itself! But if you'd like, serve it up with a garden salad or a steamed green veggie, and get ready for a truly homestyle easy one-pot meal. Mardi Gras Gumbo It doesn't get much healthier than chicken breast and brown rice. Black beans and stewed tomatoes pump up the flavor of our Tomato and Black Bean Chicken dish that's as easy as it is nutritious. Don't you love easy diabetic dinner recipes like that?! One-Pot Paella Our Beefy Cabbage Skillet is a hearty dish that comes together in just one skillet! One bite of this comforting and flavorful all-in-one meal will result in smiles all around. (Even non-cabbage lovers will love it!) When you're serving dinner to someone as important Continue reading >>
Diabetic Shrimp Scampi
Directions. Heat butter and oil in large non-stick skillet over high heat. When butter starts to brown, add garlic. Lower heat; cook 1 minute, stirring to prevent garlic from overbrowning. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Serve immediately. Download and Print Get 1000's of easy recipes with Recipe-Star.com Recipe-Star.com Advertisement Continue reading >>
