Quinoa is a healthy choice for diabetics because it is a whole grain. Compared to other grains, quinoa contains more protein, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber. It’s also gluten free, which makes it a healthy alternative for people who are sensitive to gluten found in wheat. Quinoa is especially helpful for vegetarians trying to lose weight…
Top Ten Healthiest Green Smoothie Recipes
No matter what your ailment is – low energy, headaches, muscle and joint pain, or easing menstrual cramps – green smoothies are one of the best solutions for all of these problems, and more. Green smoothies happen to have a high amount of antioxidants and phytonutrients that give your body the best defenses for disease.…
8 DIY Fruit-Infused Water Recipes
Everyone knows drinking water and staying hydrated is important, but glass after glass of plain ole’ H2O can get pretty boring. If you get bored of water, there are other ways to quench your thirst: Infused waters can upgrade the flavor without any nutritional drawbacks. Some of us walk around throughout the day dehydrated and…
12 Healthy Salad Recipes That Will Make You Love Salad Again
1. Easy Mediterranean Pesto Chickpea Salad The salad is full of vegetarian protein, mediterranean flavors, fiber and flavor. See the full recipe! 2. 15-Minute Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette This recipe is so delicious you’ll want to have it for lunch AND dinner… and perhaps breakfast too. See the full recipe! …
8 Low-Carb Healthy Dinner Recipes Under 500 Calories
Studies consistently show that low-carb diets have metabolic health benefits for many people, especially those with poorly managed type 2 diabetes. Low-carb diets are very effective at lowering blood triglycerides, which are fat molecules in the blood and a well-known risk factor for heart disease. The ADA approves the use of a low-carbohydrate diet in…
5 Delicious and Healthy Low-Carb Lunch Recipes
Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or trying to cut back on carbs to lose weight, it’s smart to plan a healthy, low-carb meal. Studies consistently show that low-carb diets have metabolic health benefits for many people, especially those with poorly managed type 2 diabetes. Low-carb diets are very effective at lowering blood triglycerides, which…
10 Tasty Diabetic-Friendly Dinner Recipes
Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, are prediabetic, or cook for someone who has diabetes, these 10 terrific diabetic-friendly recipes keep blood sugar stable and help you go from fat to flat, thanks to belly shrinking nutrients. 1. Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti squash is simple to cook and makes a great lower-carb…
5 Low-Carb Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Conventional breakfast foods such as cereal, toasted bread, pastries, pancakes don’t work for healthful, low-carb diet. Studies have shown that starting out with more protein than carbs can enhance mental focus, prevent fatigue, delay hunger, improve insulin levels, reduce sugar cravings and increase lean muscle mass. Low-carb diets have been used in the medical community…
Low-Carb Brazilian Shrimp Stew Recipe
Brazilian Shrimp Stew is the perfect meal for when you’re exhausted and craving easy comfort food that doesn’t require too much time in the kitchen. It’s low carb, gluten free, rich but not heavy and relatively easy to make without sacrificing flavor or texture. Because shrimp is the key to the sensational flavors in this…
6 Guilt-Free Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Recipes
Spaghetti squash is a lower-carbohydrate alternative to regular pasta or other squash especially if you’re following a low-carb diet. Having fewer carbs per serving means spaghetti squash won’t influence your blood sugar as drastically as higher-carb foods. Like other winter squash, spaghetti squash has a tough rind that’s difficult to cut, so the easiest approach…