Your body has internal mechanisms that help keep your blood sugar in check.
However, in someone withdiabetes, this internal mechanism doesn’t work properly for various reasons.
Findinggo-to recipesfor someone with diabetes can be challenging.
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What is diabetes?
When your blood sugar increases, it tells your pancreas to release insulin.
Insulin allows the blood sugar to move from your blood into your body’s cells to use asenergy.
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Get the recipe forCrunchy Peach Parfaits.
This mash-up of avocados and eggs provides a nice array of nutrients from both the egg and avocado.
Compliment it with a green salad on the side with 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette dressing.
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Get the recipe forAvocado Egg Stuffed Pita.
Bites or balls are easy to whip up together, which makes them ideal for meal prepping.
Get the recipe forCarrot Cake Energy Bites.
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This one-pan meal is perfect for a busy weeknight with minimal dishes to clean up.
Each serving has 389 calories, 30 g protein, and 7 g carbs.
Get the recipe forSheet Pan Chili-Lime Salmon.
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Each muffin provides 204 calories, 5.5 g protein, 24 g carbs, and 2.3 g fiber.
so that create a balanced meal, compliment it with one hard-cooked egg and 2 carrots.
Get the recipe forPecan Pie Muffins.
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Enjoy with a low-carb green salad on the side with 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette.
Get the recipe forSweet Potato and White Bean Soup with Rainbow Chard.
Blending cottage cheese makes it a silky snack that’s packed with protein.
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Get the recipe forWhipped Cottage Cheese with Berries and Pistachios.
Each chicken breast provides 400 calories, 40 g protein, and 19.5 g carbs.
Complete your plate with 34 cup each of steamed broccoli and cooked whole wheat spaghetti.
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Get the recipe forParmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts.
Each bowl provides 311 calories, 21 g protein, 28 g carbs, and 7 g fiber.
Get the recipe forMediterranean Breakfast Bowl.
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Tote a balanced lunch to work to keep your blood sugar in check and avoid that afternoon slump.
This complete meal provides 336 calories, 15 g protein, 35 g carbs, and 7.5 g fiber.
Get the recipe forChicken Orzo Salad.
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Enjoy dipped in 2 tablespoons of nonfat Greek yogurt.
Get the recipe forVegetable Croquettes.
This flavorful combo of extra lean shrimp with whole wheat pasta tastes delicious with the refreshingly light lemon sauce.
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Compliment the dish with a small green salad made with low-carb veggies topped with 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette dressing.
Get the recipe forLemon-Garlic Spaghetti with Shrimp and Spinach.
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These egg muffins take 15 minutes to prep and are meal prep and freezer friendly.
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Get the recipe forEgg Muffins with Spinach and Feta.
Ge the recipe forOrange Creamsicle Chia Pudding.
Compliment this protein with 34 cup of steamed broccoli and cauliflower and 34 cup of cooked quinoa.
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Ge the recipe forBalsamic Pork Loin.
Get the recipe forAlmond Cherry Smoothie Packs.
Falafel is blended chickpeas that are typically fried, but here they are baked.
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Compliment this bowl with half a whole wheat pita or 12 cup cooked quinoa or whole wheat couscous.
Ge the recipe forBaked Falafel Bowl.
Ge the recipe forSweet Potato Toast with Almonds and Blueberries.
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Get the recipe forBalsamic Pork Loin.
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