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”
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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
No Cook Zucchini Pesto Chicken Salad
This light, low-carb meal was created on a very hot Missouri day and therefore requires no oven, stovetop or anything else that requires heat! Ingredients Makes 2 servings 2 zucchini, spiralized or chopped 1 large tomato or 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp Italian dressing 1 fully cooked deli rotisserie chicken 3 tbsp pesto sauceContinue reading “No Cook Zucchini Pesto Chicken Salad”
Simple Spring Salad
Take this to family holidays and barbecues and you’ll always have something healthy (and pretty) to enjoy. Ingredients 16 oz mixed greens or 2 9-oz bags chopped romaine lettuce 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced 1 cucumber, sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup snap peas, chopped 1/2 cup slivered almonds 4 to 5 slices cookedContinue reading “Simple Spring Salad”
Microwave Friendly Simple Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry
Makes 4 servings This is a very quick dinner idea or lunch meal prep option for people managing their blood sugars. The no sugar marinade and smaller portion of rice per serving help reduce total carbohydrates. Ingredients 1 lb frozen, fully cooked, diced chicken breast- reheated in the microwave according to package directions 1 lbContinue reading “Microwave Friendly Simple Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry”
Plant-based Meal Ideas for People with Diabetes
The buzz is all about plant-based. So what is a plant-based eating style? Plant-based diet or eating style is a broad term for eating patterns that focus on foods primarily from plants, but generally not completely meat and dairy free. A vegan diet is strictly plant only with no animal products. When we look atContinue reading “Plant-based Meal Ideas for People with Diabetes”
5 Healthy Lunches that are Not Reheated Chicken Breast
Tired of chicken? Try these 5 healthy meal ideas.
Classic Cheeseburger Bowls
These bowls are a perfect prep ahead meal for weekday lunches. Ingredients 1 lb Cooked ground beef 1 bag Birdseye Steamfresh rice with mixed veggies or brown rice, cooked according to package directions Sliced or shredded cheese Ketchup (no high fructose corn syrup- look for organic, natural or naturally sweetened like Simply Heinz) Mustard ChoppedContinue reading “Classic Cheeseburger Bowls”
High Protein Pasta Salad
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 box Banza pasta elbows, penne or wheels, cooked according to package directions and cooled to room temp. 1 cup chopped raw broccoli 1 bell pepper, chopped, any color 1 cucumber, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 small bag frozen shelled edamame beans, thawed OR 1 can great northern beans, drainedContinue reading “High Protein Pasta Salad”
Diabetes Meal Ideas 