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Have diabetes? You can eat this!

11/3/2017

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November is National Diabetes Month! If you or someone you know is living with diabetes, you may have a lot of questions. It's important to see your doctor and registered dietitian regularly. For more general information, SNAP4CT can help as well! Check out our new diabetes info section on the website for helpful diabetes tips, a guide to finding diabetes-friendly recipes, and lots more. 

Looking for something to eat NOW? Below are some recipes that meet our guidelines for "diabetes-friendly". Remember, especially if you have other health conditions or are taking insulin, you need to first check with your doctor and registered dietitian to learn about your diet needs.

Breakfast

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Breakfast Burrito

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Berry Oatmeal

Whole grain tortilla. Fiber-filled black beans. Veggies. It's all good. This breakfast burrito is a quick and tasty option for a healthy breakfast.
Living with diabetes doesn't have to mean avoiding carbs altogether. Oats are filled with fiber, and a great choice to start your day.

Entrees

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Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowl

Using spaghetti squash instead of pasta means TONS of fiber and low in calories. These Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls are also packed with protein and flavor!
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Easy Grilled Tilapia

This simple grilled (or baked) fish is the ultimate healthy entree, diabetes or not. Grab one of our side dish recipes below and you're set for dinner.
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Chicken with Garlic & Parsley

A flavorful, non-fried chicken recipe at your service. Quick to make, but tastes like it took forever!
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Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil Stew

If you haven't added lentils to your pantry, this recipe will change that. Lentils and beans add lots of lean protein and fiber to this dish, which just happens to be a piece of cake to make.

Sides/Snacks

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Roasted Root Vegetables

The more veggies in your life, the better. Plus, roasting turns vegetables into comfort food. Seriously. Choose beets and sweet potatoes over white potatoes for more nutrition.
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Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Did I mention you should eat more veggies? Here ya go. We use nonfat Greek yogurt in this dip for added protein with few calories. Use this as an appetizer or afternoon snack.
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Zesty Brussels Sprouts

Our Brussels sprouts dish is a great source of fiber, and a nice option if you're not into salads. Actually, it's nice even if you are into salads.
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Garbanzo Bean Salad

Here's another fiber-packed side dish that's full of flavor without the sugar. And no cooking required.

Desserts

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Soft Fruity Cookies

Wait wait wait...cookies? With diabetes? Yep. As with anything, you don't want to go overboard. But these cookies get their sweetness from fruit, use only whole grains, and have no added sugar. So they're an okay choice as an after-dinner treat.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothies

Here's another no added sugar dessert option that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you're craving a milkshake, make these fruit and yogurt smoothies. Use frozen strawberries and bananas to make it extra ice cream-like.

You've got a few options here, but guess what? We have SO MANY MORE recipes on the website that are "diabetes-friendly"! If you have questions about a recipe, contact us. It's FREE!
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12/29/2021 02:34:50 pm

Eating healthy means knowing the nutritional value of the foods we eat. Although once that only meant vitamins and minerals, we now have a new area: the glycemic index of carbohydrates.
What this does is give us an indication of how the sugar is being used in the body, and which carbohydrates have higher sugar content and should be restricted. Certain carbohydrates turn to sugar more so than others, and thus create the potential for high blood sugar. Some of these products are easy to identify such as cakes, candies, and other sweets, but it also includes other products such as potatoes, refined white flour, white rice, and even white bread.

Learning to eat carbohydrates that have a lower glycemic index is one step toward having a more nutritionally balanced diet. In addition, these products are more likely to keep your energy level to be at its height of performance, thus preventing mid-morning or mid-afternoon sluggishness that often results from skipping breakfast or consuming foods that are too rich in quick sugars. The carbohydrates that have a lower glycemic index create slow burning energy that keeps a person going longer in addition to maintaining that full feeling that prevents overeating.
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    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
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    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers Markets
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    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
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      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
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      • Budget Pantry
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