Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.
Sheet Pan Miso Salmon and Sesame Bok Choy
How to Make Sheet Pan Miso Salmon and Sesame Bok Choy This Asian-inspired sheet pan dinner features roasted baby bok choy, a small type of Chinese cabbage, and flavorful salmon marinated with miso. If you can’t find bok choy, Brussels sprouts or broccoli would work well instead. Finish off you plate with a side of […]
Sheet Pan Herby Salmon and Asparagus
How to Make Sheet Pan Herby Salmon and Asparagus Sheet pan meals are quick, easy, and don’t have a lot of clean up. What could be better? This salmon and asparagus version is diabetes-friendly and packed with omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy choice for a weeknight meal. 5 min prep time 20 min […]
Sheet Pan Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes
How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes This budget-friendly family meal is made with just 6 ingredients and a sheet pan for minimal clean up. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. You could use any fresh or frozen vegetables. Italian […]
Sheet Pan Cheesy Mini Meatloaves with Bell Peppers & Onions
How to Make Sheet Pan Cheesy Mini Meatloaves with Bell Peppers & Onions Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Sheet Pan Cheesy Mini Meatloaves made with a colorful medley of bell peppers and onions. This Very-Low-Carbohydrate Meal Pattern recipe is not only easy to prepare, it’s packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect […]
Shaved Asparagus, Radish and Parmesan Salad
How to Make Shaved Asparagus, Radish and Parmesan Salad Never tried asparagus raw? This is your chance! Parmesan cheese, tangy Dijon mustard and lemon in this dressing are a bold accompaniment for the thinly sliced asparagus and peppery radishes. 20 min prep time 4servings 1 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: In a large salad […]
Shakshuka with Red Peppers and Goat Cheese
How to Make Shakshuka with Red Peppers and Goat Cheese Shakshuka is an Eastern Mediterranean dish of eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate all-purpose meal—it’s quick and easy to make, it’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it all comes together in one pan for minimal cleanup. This can be […]
Sesame Soy Salad Dressing
How to Make Sesame Soy Salad Dressing Making your own salad dressing at home is quick and easy, and it allows you to control salt, sugar, and other ingredients. 5 min prep time 16servings 1 tbsp Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until […]
Sensational Chicken Burgers
How to Make Sensational Chicken Burgers Barbara Seelig-Brown created these burgers for a neighborhood picnic. She wanted to make sure that she was going to bring something healthy as well as tasty. 15 min prep time 8 min cook time 4servings 1 burger Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and form […]
Seasonal Heirloom Tomato Salad
How to Make Seasonal Heirloom Tomato Salad 10 min prep time 4servings 10 tomato slices Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Arrange the tomatoes on a platter in an overlapping style. Scatter the onion on top of the tomatoes. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk the vinegar and oil. Drizzle the vinaigrette over […]
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.