Try this for breakfast meal prep or to feed guests. Leftovers are perfect for breakfast burritos on the go. Just wrap a serving in a whole wheat or low carb tortilla. Double the ingredients and make 2 pans for leftovers. Ingredients 8 large eggs 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup shredded cheese 1 cup chopped broccoliContinue reading “Rachel’s Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake”
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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”
Try Bean Pastas for a Diabetes-Friendly Meal
One of my favorite grocery items growing in popularity and now much easier to find at the store, is the variety of bean-based pastas. My favorite is chickpea pasta and my cabinet is typically stuffed with a variety of Banza pasta and “rice”. The base of this pasta is chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, which areContinue reading “Try Bean Pastas for a Diabetes-Friendly Meal”
3 Ways to Learn to Love Vegetables
Going plant-based or just eating more veggies is daunting if you don’t like vegetables, but there are ways to learn to love them. Start by putting aside bad vegetable experiences of your past, like having to clean your plate of overcooked broccoli. Vegetables do not have to be bland or boring. Try these 3 waysContinue reading “3 Ways to Learn to Love Vegetables”
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”
What Foods are High in Protein and Low in Carbs?
The food we eat is made up of 3 macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein. Some foods are a mix of these and some are primarily one macronutrient. People with diabetes are often told to eat more “lean” protein and eat fewer carbohydrates. Here is a list of lean protein, lower (or no) carbohydrate foods: ChickenContinue reading “What Foods are High in Protein and Low in Carbs?”
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”
Zesty Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken breast 1/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce 1/3 cup ground parmesan cheese 1/4 cup whole wheat or gluten free breadcrumbs 1/2 tablespoon Code 3 Spices Grunt Rub Sliced pepperjack cheese Whole wheat hamburger buns or eat without bread Make it In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, hot sauce,Continue reading “Zesty Buffalo Chicken Burgers”
Simple Diabetes Friendly Dinner Ideas
It’s 6:00 PM and you don’t know what you are having for dinner. A common yet fixable problem. When it comes to making meals that are healthy for people with diabetes, keep it simple to start, include a source of protein and squeeze in as many vegetables as you can. Here are 5 ideas forContinue reading “Simple Diabetes Friendly Dinner Ideas”
6 Breakfast Recipe Ideas for People with Diabetes
Goodbye drive-thrus! Once you try these 6 breakfast recipes for people with diabetes, you won’t miss food from the drive-thru. Each of these includes a good source of protein and complex carbohydrates to give you energy and keep you full through the morning. Eating protein at each meal also helps prevent snacking throughout the day.Continue reading “6 Breakfast Recipe Ideas for People with Diabetes”
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