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 16 ounces Ground Turkey Breast 6 cups cabbage, shredded 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon ginger minced, or 1/2Continue reading “Turkey Egg Roll Bowl”
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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 2 pounds chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup canned Diced Green Chilies 1 1/2 cups black beans drained and rinsed 15 ounces frozen corn 6 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon chili powderContinue reading “Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken Soup”
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”
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: Greek yogurt with berries: look for a Greek yogurt with at least 10 grams protein perContinue 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
Summer Stone Fruit Recipes: Cooking with Peaches, Nectarines and Cherries
Try these four recipes from my custom curated meal planning program, powered by EatLove, to use up your peaches, nectarines and cherries before they go bad!
Slightly Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken
This 2-ingredient (yes, just 2 ingredients!) grilled chicken is not overly spicy but has a great flavor that is slightly sweet and savory with a touch of jalapeno flavor. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 cup juice from Tony’s Sweet Heat Jalapeno Peppers Make it In a largeContinue reading “Slightly Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken”
