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Lemony Diabetes Salad Dressing Recipe

Instead of stressing out over ruining a healthy salad with an unhealthy dressing, pour this tasty nutritional powerhouse diabetes salad dressing over those greens. This is a simple salad dressing recipe that has ingredients that have been found to be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes.

Baked Kale Chips Recipe

Here is a baked kale chips recipe that may satisfy your craving for something crispy with a little salt and oil. Kale is a nutritional superstar and provides many benefits that are helpful to people with type 2 diabetes.

Vegetarian Tex-Mex Chorizo Recipe

A vegetarian chorizo recipe using walnuts instead of ground beef. A tasty way to satisfy a chorizo craving.

Sugarless Agua de Tamarindo Recipe

A recipe for Sugarless Agua de Tamarindo, a popular and refreshing sweet and sour drink recipe in Mexico. The traditional recipe is delicious yet full of sugar. Here is a no-sugar-added recipe for you to enjoy this great tasting beverage.

Mesquite Flour Pinole Recipe

Mesquite flour was a staple food for Native Americans in the southwest United States. It has been found to help lower and stabilize blood sugar levels. Here is a simple recipe for pinole, an early version of the energy drink, with mesquite flour.

Crustless Spinach Egg Bake

Eggs are a good food for diabetics to eat at breakfast -- this crustless quiche recipe uses egg substitute, but real eggs could be substituted. Spinach adds extra health benefits.

Teriyaki Squash Pasta Recipe

A low-carb Asian-flavored squash recipe using a pasta substitute made from yellow squash. A healthy recipe for when you are craving an Asian sauce like teriyaki.

Toasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe - Traditional Mexican Pepitas

A zesty and addictive snack made from pumpkin seeds which have been shown to have many good benefits for people with type 2 diabetes.

Summer Soup with Berry Recipe

Serve this sweet berry soup for any meal: with nuts and granola for breakfast, with a grilled turkey sandwich for lunch, as an appetizer for dinner, or for a classy dessert.

Grilled Skewers with Peaches, Peppers and Sirloin Recipe

This sirloin recipe becomes a well-balanced meal by skewering fruit, vegetables and meat together. Great for diabetics, each 2-kabob serving provides 210 calories, 11 grams carbohydrate, 25 grams protein, and 7 grams fat.

Healthy & Tangy Orange Broccoli Recipe

If you thought you'd never like broccoli unless it was smothered with cheese, you should try this broccoli recipe.

Tomato, Corn and Quinoa Recipe

Sweet and savory ingredients bring out the flavor in this quinoa recipe. The high-protein grain is an excellent alternative to pasta or rice. Each 2/3 cup serving provides 180 calories, 25 grams carbohydrate, 5 grams of protein and 6 grams of fat.

Baked Mushroom & Barley Recipe

This baked mushroom and barley recipe works well as a side dish or the main event. It is great for diabetics due to the high fiber content.

Cola-Marinated Flank Steak Recipe

This unique flank steak recipe will have people asking what your secret ingredient is.

Healthy Summer Gazpacho Recipe

This is a quick, no-cook gazpacho recipe to help round out your summer meals. Perfect for diabetics, each one-cup serving provides only 100 calories, 15 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 3 grams protein, and 3 grams fat.

A Zesty Summer Side-Dish of Grilled Zucchini

Grilled zucchini is a super quick and easy side-dish that can help to round-out a healthy diabetic meal.

Onion, Tomatoes and Grilled Squash

Grilled squash, onions and tomatoes combine for a light side-dish that is both sweet and savory - a perfect compliment to a diabetic meal plan.

Avocado Salad with Spinach, Mango & Lime

This avocado salad has enough protein, fiber, and healthy fat to fill you up, but won't leave you feeling bloated.

Grilled Corn

Grilled corn makes a quick and easy summer side dish for diabetics.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Homemade low fat garlic mashed potatoes just 99 calories a serving

Baked Sweet Potato Hash

Use this baked sweet potato recipe in the place of whole baked sweet potatoes or fries. Shredding the potatoes allows them to bake more quickly and the end result is a delicious side dish with a really great texture.

Quinoa Crusted Baked Salmon Recipes

Quinoa used as a "breading" toasts up nicely in this baked salmon recipe. The grain provides a little more protein than traditional breading, making this a very diabetic-friendly meal option.

Avocado and Mango Salsa Recipe

Creamy and naturally sweet, this avocado and mango salsa recipe goes nicely on top of baked fish or spicy grilled chicken -- and is a great complement to a diabetic meal plan.

Sweet Potato Pancake Recipes

This sweet potato pancake recipe does not have added fat or sugar, making it a great option for anyone looking to limit calories and sugar.

Fresh Corn & Edamame Recipe

This delicious summer edamame recipe packs fiber and protein. The fresh corn and red pepper add a nice sweetness.

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