For people suffering from Diabetes, getting food which is suitable to them but also healthy becomes a tough task. However, Diabetes does not preclude you from enjoying delectable foods. Here is a collection of delicious and healthful breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes that your whole family will appreciate. They're all low in carbohydrates and delicious!
Mediterranean Low-Carb Broccoli Salad
Broccoli, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and onions are among the non starchy veggies included in this salad. These foods are strong in fibre, which can help you feel fuller for longer. Healthy fats from olives and olive oil are incorporated, making this a heart-healthy choice. Olives and olive oil are high in monounsaturated fat, which helps lessen your risk of heart disease. Plus, the salad's creamy dressing is made with protein-rich Greek yoghurt instead of high-fat mayonnaise.
Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry
Stir-fries make it simple to prepare a diabetic-friendly meal. Carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and green onions are among the diabetes-friendly vegetables in this recipe. It also includes chicken as a lean protein option. To reduce saturated fat and cholesterol, it is recommended to purchase chicken without the skin.
Instead of salt, garlic, jalapeno, fresh ginger, lime, and reduced-sodium soy sauce add loads of flavour to this chicken and veggie dish. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, too much sodium, which is found in salt, can elevate blood pressure, raising the risk of heart disease.
If you want to increase the amount of carbs in this recipe, serve it over brown rice instead of white rice to obtain more whole grains. Blood sugar rises can be avoided by eating whole grains.
Vegetarian Lentil Tacos
Vegetarian Lentil Tacos are a perfectly healthy and incredibly tasty taco recipe that will even impress meat lovers! They're deliciously flavorful, unbelievably easy to make (the slow cooker does most of the work) and they make great leftovers.
Green lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, green chiles, yellow onion, garlic, cilantro, lime, and a variety of spices are all used in these meatless tacos (cumin, chilli powder, ancho chilli powder, paprika, cayenne pepper). Using pulses like lentils instead of standard taco starches like rice may decrease sugar absorption, decreasing blood sugar levels. In addition, lentils provide nutrients such as protein, fibre, iron, and magnesium.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (10 oz) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Add lentils, broth, olive oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powders, and paprika to a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on high 3 - 4 hours on high or on low 7 - 8 hours.
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm into warmed tortillas with toppings.
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Fatty fish like the baked salmon in this recipe are a good source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. If you have type 2 diabetes, meals high in Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower your risk of problems such as heart disease and stroke. Salmon is baked with healthful, fragrant ingredients including lemons, lemon zest, garlic cloves, olive oil, and fresh parsley in this dish.
Cucumber Vinegar Salad
With a dash of fresh dill, this cucumber vinegar salad has the right balance of sweet and sour flavours. The red onion gives a great crunch to the dish. You may eat this salad right away or keep it in the fridge to snack on later.
Ingredients
- 6 cucumbers
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 12 teaspoon salt 1 cup red onion, finely sliced 14 cup white wine vinegar
- 14 teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Steps to prepare-
- Slice cucumbers 1/4 inch thick with a mandoline (or a knife). Sprinkle the sugar and salt over the cucumber slices in a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl.
- Toss everything together. Allow 30 minutes for the mixture to come to room temperature.
- Empty the dish of any liquid and wipe it dry.
- Toss the cucumbers with the onion, vinegar, dill, and pepper in a mixing dish.
- Allow 15 minutes for the mixture to come to room temperature.
- Serve right away or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Mexican Chopped Salad
This chopped salad is packed with veggies, including romaine lettuce, bell peppers, onions, jicama, zucchini, and tomatoes, all of which are non starchy. It also contains black beans, which are high in satiating protein and fibre. Bake your own tortilla chips and make the honey-lime dressing from scratch so you know exactly how much salt and oil you're getting.