Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.
Spicy Garlic Ginger Chicken
How to Make Spicy Garlic Ginger Chicken This quick, easy, no fuss dish is hot, spicy, and full of bold flavor. You can adjust the spicy heat by varying the amount of hot chili sauce. 15 min prep time 20 min cook time 4servings 1 1/2 cups Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Place canola oil […]
Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
How to Make Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers This recipe is healthy, quick and budget-friendly. It makes a tasty meal, complete with nonstarchy vegetables, starchy potatoes, and lean pork tenderloin. 10 min prep time 30 min cook time 4servings 3 oz pork and 2/3 cup vegetable mixture Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: […]
Spiced Turkey Breast With Apple Chutney
How to Make Spiced Turkey Breast With Apple Chutney 20 min prep time 1 hr 15 min cook time 16servings 3 oz. turkey, 2 Tbsp. chutney Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pat the turkey breast dry and place on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Loosen the […]
Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
How to Make Spiced Sweet Potato Fries 15 min prep time 1 hr cook time 6servings 1/6th recipe Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cut sweet potatoes into thick strips or wedges and put in a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Add the olive oil and shake […]
Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole
How to Make Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole Root vegetables are the original holiday comfort foods. Bring joy to your table with our Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole. This traditional favorite uses cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to add a burst of flavor. This recipe featured in: 15 min prep time 60 min cook time 8servings 1/2 […]
Spiced Shrimp With Grilled Lemon
How to Make Spiced Shrimp With Grilled Lemon This recipe featured in: 5 min prep time 6 min cook time 5servings 3 oz. Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Coat a grill rack from an outdoor gas grill with cooking spray and set it 6 inches from the heat source. Preheat the grill to medium […]
Spiced Lemon Yogurt Chicken Tenders
How to Make Spiced Lemon Yogurt Chicken Tenders 8 hr marinating prep time 6 min cook time 4servings 2 tenders Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Combine all ingredients, except the lemon quarters, in a gallon resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly and toss back and forth until well coated. Refrigerate 8 hours. Heat a grill pan […]
Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup
How to Make Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup This flavorful Spiced Ginger Carrot soup is a culinary journey that transcends borders, drawing inspiration from global kitchens. With a touch of spice and a hint of warming ginger, it’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet. This diabetes-friendly recipe would pair well with a creamy salad, like […]
Spiced Dutch Baby with Pumpkin Butter
How to Make Spiced Dutch Baby with Pumpkin Butter The batter for this large, crepe-like pancake comes together in just about five minutes. Simmer pumpkin butter on the stove while the pancake cooks, filling the kitchen with the sweet, spicy aroma of fall. Serve the Dutch baby tableside, cutting wedges right out of the cast […]
Diabetes-Friendly Cooking Tips
Choose Low Glycemic Index Ingredients
Opt for ingredients that have a low glycemic index to help maintain stable blood sugar levels. These include whole grains, legumes, and most non-starchy vegetables.
Measure Carbohydrates Carefully
Use measuring cups and food scales to accurately track carbohydrate content in your recipes, which is essential for proper insulin dosing and blood sugar management.
Incorporate Healthy Fats
Include sources of healthy fats like avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, which can help slow the absorption of glucose and improve insulin sensitivity.