17 DASH Diet Snack Ideas for a Healthy Heart

Serve with crudites and pita. Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal. Serve any time of day as a snack or dessert, or pack them for a hike. Christine Ma Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat. They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Zachary Paul

17 Diabetes-Friendly Dinners That Are Plant-Based

These vegan-friendly recipes are delicious choices for dinner tonight. If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets. Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan. Roasted Chickpea Curry Bowl You’ll get a serious dose of plant-based protein with this meal! The curry-infused cauliflower and chickpeas taste hearty and satisfying, while quinoa adds an extra boost of protein. The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Candice Maynard

17 Diabetes-Friendly Dinners You Can Make on a Sheet Pan

These simple sheet-pan recipes take all the fuss out of making a complete, satisfying dinner. Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples and blue cheese. Start roasting it in the oven first while you prep the tomatoes and pork. Karla Conrad Spicy Jerk Shrimp Here’s a shrimp sheet pan supper that’s roasted and caramelized to perfection! The pineapple in this recipe makes a sweet sauce that balances the heat of the Jamaican jerk seasoning....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Dylan Walker

17 Diabetes-Friendly Lunches You Can Make Ahead For Busy Weeks

Keep meal-prepped lunch interesting with this array of recipes. The zoodles quickly turn tender-crisp as the veggie-packed Bolognese warms in the microwave. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables. Nate Lemuel Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights. Three Sisters Stew This Three Sisters Stew recipe is easy to make, nutritious and delicious. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Scott Johnson

17 Diabetes-Friendly Mediterranean Diet Dinners for Summer

This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes. Tip: Partially freeze the beef for easier slicing. Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Bowl This cilantro-lime shrimp bowl has tons of flavor and texture. Jen Causey The cilantro-lime shrimp is tangy and fresh, with brown rice and creamy avocado to balance the flavor. The two-chile cream sauce is easy to make and brings all the flavors of this bowl dinner together....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Ashley Estrada

17 Diabetes-Friendly Slow-Cooker Dinners You'll Want to Make Forever

Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad. Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes This simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal. Slow-Cooker Jambalaya This hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage, and shrimp. Pureeing only some of the slow-cooker mushroom soup gives the dish complex texture and eye appeal. Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Tammy Williams

17 Dinners to Help You Lose Weight

Just becauseyou want to lose weight, doesn’t mean you have to skimp on taste and satisfaction. Smoked paprika adds flavor with a hint of spice. White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipeproviding texture and umami. Photo: Jacob Fox Cauliflower Fajita Skillet Thinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish. We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Nicolas Phillips

17 Easy & Cozy Breakfasts for Winter

Waking up to a warm and cozy breakfast is a great way to start your day! These easy dishes take no more than 20 minutes to prepare, so youll be dining in minutes. It features two sunny-side-up eggs nestled on tortillas, each yolk surrounded by its own salsa. Photo: Joy Howard Typically served with a side of beans, its a delicious breakfast that celebrates the best of both worlds. 10-Minute Spinach Omelet This delicious spinach omelet is ready in just 10 minutes for a nutritious breakfast....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Gabrielle Simmons

17 Easy 20-Minute Dinners For When You've Eaten Too Much Sugar

Cooking lima beans in pancetta drippings infuses them with flavor. Baking the feta and tomatoes in the squash half results in a lovely sauce when everything is mixed together. The balsamic glaze adds a nice bit of sweetness while playing up the acidity of the tomatoes. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Dried oregano works as a substitute for fresh, but reduce the quantity by half....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Amber Brown

17 Easy Diabetes-Friendly Casserole Recipes

It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later. Jacob Fox This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best. Hot Chicken Salad Casserole A crunchy cornflake-almond topper complements this saucy chicken mixture. As an added bonus, this recipe fits into a diabetes-friendly diet. Jacob Fox...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Frank Obrien

17 Easy Gut-Healthy Dinners That Are High in Protein

These ingredients offerhealthy bacteria and fiberto support your microbiome and digestive health. Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet We love this quick skillet meal for busy evenings. Enchilada sauce ranges from mild to hot. Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek We like the earthy flavor of red enchilada sauce, but green enchilada sauce works well too. For a slightly different spin, substitute yellow squash for the zucchini and a poblano for the bell pepper....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · William Rios

17 Easy No-Added-Sugar Breakfast Recipes

Eating too muchadded sugarincreases your risk of of chronic diseases like inflammation, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. So, these no-added-sugar choices will help keep your mornings sweet while protecting your health. The tartness of pomegranates complements the sweet, crisp flavor of apples. Photo:Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Sylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali For the best flavor and sweetness, consider using sweet apple varieties such as Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Laura Hansen

17 Easy No-Cook Lunches in 15 Minutes or Less

Quickly throw together a delicious and healthy lunch with these easy, no-cook recipes. These lunches can be assembled in just 15 minutes or less. Whether it’s a salad or sandwich, these lunches will keep you full throughout the day. Recipes like Salmon-Stuffed Avocados and Quinoa Deli Salad are nutritious, flavorful and fast. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal. Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Alexandra Williams