Contrary to what you may have heard, there is no "diabetes diet," per se — and that’s good news! The foods recommended for a diabetes diet to control blood glucose (or blood sugar) are good for those with diabetes — and everyone else. This means that you and your family can eat the same healthy foods at mealtime. However, for people with diabetes, the total amounts of carbohydrates consumed each day must be monitored carefully. Of the different components of nutrition — carbohydrates, fats, and proteins — carbohydrates have the greatest influence on blood sugar levels. Most people with diabetes also have to monitor total fat consumption and protein intake, too.
To keep your blood sugar levels in check, you need to make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, and take the medicines your health care provider prescribes. A dietitian can provide in-depth nutrition education to help you develop a personalized meal plan that fits your lifestyle and activity level, and meets your medical needs.
So, since a few members of my family, including my grandmother and step father are both diabetic, I decided to provide recipes that they along with everyone else could benefit from. As you read above, there is no diabetes diet, but below are some of the recipes that can aid in keeping blood sugar in control. Please let me know how you like these recipes. Some are mine, and some are from around the internet that I have dug up. Also, feel free to send me your recipes as well at this link.
Recipes:
Mushroom & Butternut Squash Lasagna
Salmon Roasted with Tomatoes and Olives
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