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As someone withtype 2 diabetes, entertaining and even just cooking for family can be challenging to navigate.
Lighten the carb load by going half and half
Half rice and half cauliflower rice in that side dish.
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Half potato and halfcelery rootin yourmash.
Half linguine and halfspiralized zucchini noodleswith your famous Sunday gravy.
Half regular sugar and halfsugar substitutein your bakes.
But frankly, many of these dishes are just as delicious when less sweet.
Use apple butter or unsweetenedapplesauceto sweeten things up in your sauces instead of adding sugar or syrup.
Use almond flour for filler
Dishes like meatballs or meatloaves require a filler to help keep them light.
But choosing wisely and focusing on moderation is going to be key.
There are also several dessert options that are lower in added sugar and fit well into a diabetes-friendly pattern.
Fresh fruit with some whipped cream is always a great dessert option that’s low in added sugar.
Then you could plan a meal that works well for your needs.
Once you start applying these strategies, eventually they will become second nature to you.
