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12 Good For You Delicious Quinoa Recipes

12 Good For You Delicious Quinoa Recipes

12 Good For You Delicious Quinoa Recipes

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

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!  

6 Guilt-Free Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Recipes

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

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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