Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.
Side Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
How to Make Side Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette This is a simple, savory side salad that goes great with almost any entree when you need to add some more vegetables to your meal. Whip up a double batch and save some for another meal. Store with the dressing on the side so it […]
Sicilian Swordfish And Eggplant Bundles
How to Make Sicilian Swordfish And Eggplant Bundles Swordfish and eggplant are culinary ingredients that Sicilians inherited when they were under Arab rule. Before the arrival of the Arabs, swordfish was not eaten because of its reputation as being extremely difficult to catch. Sicilian fisherman learned how to catch swordfish from the Arabs. Even today, […]
Sicilian Olive Salad
How to Make Sicilian Olive Salad This cracked olive medley is a family favorite that is popular both in Calabria and Sicily. Sicilian Castelvetrano olives are becoming readily available in major supermarkets now, and if you have access to those, they are a great choice for this salad. Many Italian-American delis sell “Sicilian Colossal” olives, […]
Shrimp with Creamy Arugula Pesto
How to Make Shrimp with Creamy Arugula Pesto Greek yogurt and cashews make for a deliciously creamy pesto to top poached shrimp or fish fillets. 15 min prep time 6 min cook time 6servings Heaping 1/3 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Bring water and salt-free seasoning to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce […]
Shrimp and Avocado Taco Bowls
How to Make Shrimp and Avocado Taco Bowls This recipe featured in: 15 min prep time 2servings 1 bowl Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Combine the shrimp, avocado, tomato, scallions, and pineapple (and jalapeño, if desired). Remove a few of the central leaves from each lettuce head to make a bowl. Divide the shrimp […]
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles and Fresh Tomatoes
How to Make Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles and Fresh Tomatoes 15 min prep time 15 min cook time 4servings 1 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Boil spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl. Use a spiralizer or Julienne peeler to create zucchini noodles, set aside. Heat […]
Shrimp Sauté with Spinach, Grape Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Potatoes
How to Make Shrimp Sauté with Spinach, Grape Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Potatoes This quick and delicious shrimp dish follows the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Meal Pattern, meaning it’s a good choice for people who are mindful of their blood pressure. Succulent shrimp are sautéed with fresh spinach, sweet grape tomatoes, and crispy […]
Shrimp Paella with Cauliflower Rice
How to Make Shrimp Paella with Cauliflower Rice This shrimp paella is full of flavor from sausage, bell peppers, turmeric and paprika. Using riced cauliflower makes this a lower carb alternative to a traditional Spanish paella. 10 min prep time 20 min cook time 6servings 1 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Add cooking spray […]
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
How to Make Shrimp Lettuce Wraps If you don’t use all of the shrimp mixture in this recipe, you can also enjoy it cold on a lettuce wrap for lunch the next day. 15 min prep time 7servings 1 wrap Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Add cooking spray and sesame oil to a medium sauté […]
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.