Savoring Health: A Guide to Nutritious Eating for Diabetics

Nourishing Your Body: Healthy Eating Tips and Recipes for Diabetics

Hey Team,

Eating healthy can be hard?

Welcome back to the Diabetic Guide. This week, we're serving up some tips and recipes in our Guide to Nutritious Eating for Diabetics that can help manage your diabetes and boost your overall health.

Why Healthy Eating Matters

Eating a balanced, nutritious diet is a key part of managing diabetes. The right foods can help control your blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy weight, and prevent or manage heart disease.

Healthy Eating Tips

1. Balance Your Plate: Aim for a mix of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

2. Watch Portion Sizes: Even healthy foods can lead to weight gain and higher blood sugar levels if you eat too much. We will do another post on what an appropriate portion size for you is.

3. Limit Processed Foods: They often contain hidden sugars and unhealthy fats.

4. Stay Hydrated: Choose water over sugary drinks to stay hydrated without raising your blood sugar levels. A good way to know if your getting enough water is to use a calculation 0.033 x your body weight in kg.

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Quinoa Salad

Recipe of the Week: Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad is packed with protein and fiber, and it's delicious too!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa

• 2 cups water

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 limes, juiced

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the quinoa in water as per the package instructions. Let it cool.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and salt.

3. Stir in the cooled quinoa, red onion, black beans, corn, avocado, and cilantro until well mixed.

Enjoy this salad as a main dish or a side. It's a versatile recipe that you can adapt to your taste.

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at thediabeticguideco@gmail.com.

Best Regards,

Joel

Diabetic Guide Team

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Please note that this information is intended for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.