Easter is right around the corner, and that means grocery store shelves are stocked with milk chocolate bunnies, colorful jelly beans, and sour gummy carrots. And you may find it hard to resist indulging. (After all, it takes willpower of steel to turn down one of those chocolate cream-filled eggs.) So, what’s a person with […]
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Recipe Roundup: Healthy Holiday Party Dishes
It wouldn’t be the holidays without family dinners, office parties, and potlucks with friends. Unfortunately, the menu for these festive events doesn’t usually offer the healthiest fare. The best way to enjoy a better meal? Bring a good-for-you dish of your own to share! These tempting appetizers, entrees, and desserts are diabetes-friendly and easy to […]
Satisfying diabetes-friendly snacks
The daily 3:30 crash affects just about everyone. After a long and busy day, you feel hungry, tired, and sluggish, and your body is aching for that candy bar you’ve been eyeing in the vending machine. Instead of giving in to your late-afternoon cravings, try one of these diabetes-friendly snacks instead. Each one is packed […]
Recipe Roundup: Easy, no-cook diabetes-friendly di...
When the temperatures start to climb, it’s hard to find the motivation to cook–especially when that means turning on the oven. Instead of slaving over a hot stove for dinner, try one of these easy no-cook recipes. All the dishes featured here are light, refreshing, and jam-packed with flavor from in-season fruits and veggies. #1 […]
Recipe Roundup: Low-carb Brunch Dishes
There’s nothing like welcoming the weekend with friends, family, and a stack of fluffy flapjacks. These traditional brunch recipes are perfect for serving large groups–not to mention they’re low in both sugar and carbs. Have your pancakes and eat them, too! Low-carb Blueberry Muffins (Food Network) Three-Cheese and Vegetable Quiche (American Diabetes Association) Antioxidant Fruit […]
Diabetes-friendly appetizers
‘Tis the season for office parties and family get-togethers, which are often full of tempting finger foods. This season, you can take control of your diabetes–and your waistline–by livening up a buffet with a tasty treat of your own. These yummy and healthy party snacks will be the perfect addition to any holiday spread. #1: […]
Gear up for Game Day: Diabetes-Friendly Tailgating...
Whether you’re tailgating at the stadium or watching the action from your living room at home, one of the best parts of football season is the snacks that come with it. From pre-game nachos to halftime hot wings, our diabetes-friendly recipes are sure to score big at your next game-day get-together. #1: Bell Pepper Salad […]