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…
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! …
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…
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…
Enjoy Pizza While Living a Low Carb Lifestyle
If you love pizza then this low carb cauliflower pizza will put a big smile on your face. This grain-free cauliflower pizza crust is delicious and much healthier alternative to regular pizza crust. 1 cup of raw or cooked cauliflower has about 5 grams of carbohydrates. Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower cut into quarters 1 egg…
Salmon & Chickpea Salad
It doesn’t have to be summer to enjoy a summery chickpea salad with plenty of fresh vegetables and salmon. This recipe is perfect for any quick lunch date and weekend afternoons with friends. Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 5 stalks of celery, thinly sliced 3 shallots, finely minced 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced…
Low Carb Pizza
Just because you cannot eat carbs doesn’t mean that you have to say bye to the foods that you love. Pizza being one of them. This low-carb pizza crust recipe is everything you’ve been dreaming about. Healthy and delicious. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup of flax seed meal 2 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp…
Arugula and Goat Cheese Portobello Pizzas
These Portobello pizzas don’t only look good, but are delicious . Topped with fresh grated Parmesan and drizzle of balsamic. Prepare to devour them. Ingredients 4 large whole portobello mushroom caps, wiped clean 1 cup no-cook pizza sauce (or healthy store-bought pizza sauce) 2 cups baby arugula leaves ¼ cup goat cheese crumbles (or mozzarella cheese) ¼ cup…
Tomato, Basil and Avocado Salad Recipe
Make the most of your fresh tomatoes and basil in this colorful healthy salad. Perfect for summer, this tomato, basil and avocado salad is an easy side dish. Diabetes Friendly and Gluten Free! Ingredients: 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 2 cups chopped yellow tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 avocado,…
Spinach Salad
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 L) lightly-packed baby spinach 1 large sweet onion (Spanish, Vidalia or other mild onion) cut into rings 1 large orange Unsweetened orange juice 1 clove garlic, finely-chopped 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/4 (1 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp (10 mL)…
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