Strawberry protein ice cream using the Ninja Creami, so delicious!
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Quick Meal Ideas for Diabetes at Costco, Plus 2 to Avoid
Costco is always changing and packed with healthy and fun options! There are many more but here are a few dietitian-approved options to look for at Costco that are tasty and diabetes-friendly. Add these with your favorite veggies for quick meals. Plus, two options that appear healthy, but are not the best choices for peopleContinue reading “Quick Meal Ideas for Diabetes at Costco, Plus 2 to Avoid”
Turkey Egg Roll Bowl
Prep these in advance for weekday lunches. If you have other fresh vegetables on hand to use up, chop them and add them in with the cabbage. Makes 4 servings Ingredients Make it Approximate nutrition information per serving: 298 calories; 6.5 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 380 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 0g addedContinue reading “Turkey Egg Roll Bowl”
Why your brain makes healthy eating changes a challenge
Your adult brain is very happy to have easy tasks. Imagine if you had to remember how to tie your shoe each day or how to put the toothpaste on the toothbrush. We setup brain shortcuts or pathways that make daily tasks a no-brainer. When it comes to changing habits, these pathways can become difficultContinue reading “Why your brain makes healthy eating changes a challenge”
Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken Soup
Makes 6 servings Ingredients Make it Approximate nutrition information per serving: 420 calories; 9 g fat; 584 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate; 9 g fiber; 0 g added sugar; 46 g protein
Build your own diabetes friendly Chipotle style bowl
Burrito bowls are delicious, filling and customizable. For people with diabetes, the carbohydrates in a typical burrito bowl, like you might get at Chipotle or Qdoba, can add up past your ideal amount for a meal. Here are a few tips to build a bowl best for your blood sugars at these restaurants or makeContinue reading “Build your own diabetes friendly Chipotle style bowl”
Apple Pumpkin Spice Overnight Protein Oatmeal
A healthy recipe that tastes like dessert. Breakfast ready in minutes. Apple Pumpkin Spice Overnight Protein Oats
Filling Protein Snacks for People with Diabetes
For people with diabetes, a balanced snack that has protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates can help decrease hunger pains between meals and help reduce blood sugar swings. Here are 5 options for healthy snacks for people with diabetes or prediabetes: Get a list of high protein, low carbohydrate foods here to create more snack ideas ofContinue reading “Filling Protein Snacks for People with Diabetes”
Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Mug Cake
When you want cake for dinner, try this protein-rich red velvet mug cake.
Five Healthy, Quick to Cook Meal Ideas from Costco – Dietitian Approved
Costco is known for bringing in the trendiest “health” foods, but not all items are the best choices for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Here are 5 RD approved ideas:
1. Grilled chicken patties on sprouted grain bread
2. Organic Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast from Vicky’s Kitchen
3. Green Chili Shredded Chicken & Riced Cauliflower Bowl from Don Lee Farms
Diabetes Meal Ideas 