Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.
Toasted Quinoa and Cabbage Salad
How to Make Toasted Quinoa and Cabbage Salad Quinoa and garbanzo beans add a boost of fiber and protein to a traditional coleslaw, making it hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entree. You can use any color quinoa for this salad, but red quinoa will give it a nice pop of color. Quinoa is […]
Toasted Nut & Cranberry Trail Mix
How to Make Toasted Nut & Cranberry Trail Mix Nuts are a great snack at home or on the go. They’re loaded with healthy fats and fiber, meaning they’ll keep you satisfied between meals. This low carb trail mix gets a little bit of sweetness from dried cranberries and erythritol, and low-calorie sugar alcohol that […]
Tilapia with Caper’d Sour Cream
How to Make Tilapia with Caper’d Sour Cream We all have those busy weeknights, but look no further if you need a quick dinner recipe. This is a great seafood dish that can be made in less than 15 minutes! Pair with steamed veggies and brown rice for a quick, balanced meal. 6 min prep […]
Tilapia in Coconut Curry Sauce
How to Make Tilapia in Coconut Curry Sauce Curry is a popular dish in several Asian countries. Try this delicious fish curry recipe served over brown rice with a side of veggies. 10 min prep time 1serving 1 filet Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an oven safe sauté pan, […]
Tilapia Stew with Green Peppers
How to Make Tilapia Stew with Green Peppers 40 min prep time 10 min cook time 4servings 1 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Place a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray, add the bell pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until beginning to lightly brown, stirring […]
Three-Minute Skillet Beans & Greens
How to Make Three-Minute Skillet Beans & Greens You probably have everything you need to make this incredibly easy plant-based dish. Serve as as quick and easy meal for 2 on a busy night, or split into 4 servings to serve as a hearty side dish. This dish is packed with fiber from the beans […]
Thanksgiving Winter Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
How to Make Thanksgiving Winter Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Brighten up your holiday feast with this colorful salad! Blue cheese, pomegranates, and hazelnuts add interesting flavor and crunch to this seasonal salad, making it deliciously easy to add more vegetables to your holiday plate. This recipe is part of our Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Plan and has been […]
Thanksgiving Green Beans with Cranberries and Hazelnuts
How to Make Thanksgiving Green Beans with Cranberries and Hazelnuts Brighten up a side of green beans with tart cranberries, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy hazelnuts! This simple side dish feels gourmet but is super easy to prepare. It also makes a nice, light addition to your Thanksgiving table instead of the traditional, heavy green […]
Thai-Style Halibut with Mango Relish
How to Make Thai-Style Halibut with Mango Relish The balanced use of “sweet” and “heat” is notable in Thai cuisine. That goes for this dish, too. The “heat” comes from the thai chile peppers and the “sweet” from mango. Together they offer not just that distinctive sweet–heat pairing, but also a beautiful and mouthwatering salsa-like […]
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.