Though Diabetes is not a death sentence if not taken seriously, it can be. So, making healthy choices to eat better and live well with diabetes is about seeking the balance that works for you and your lifestyle. However, there seems to be a disconnect with people in recognizing that what they eat is directly associated with their overall well-being. Being conscious of this direct association will assist you in your meal planning. This is a serious note that you must impress upon yourself and others who prepare food for you.
Obviously, you want to eat better, keep your blood sugar at healthy levels and better manage your type 2 diabetes( or another type) —or you're helping a loved one manage theirs. Congratulations, you’re in luck! We established that living with diabetes means that you are responsible for paying attention to your diet. If you do your choices of what you eat can help prevent and manage diabetes. Coupled moving more with eating well helps prevent the condition—even if your blood glucose level is already in what's considered to be a "prediabetes" range. Further, if you have diabetes, a healthy diet helps keep glucose levels in check.
As you choose menus seek out dietitian-approved recipes for your type of diabetes and expert advice to help anyone living with diabetes and or caring for a person with diabetes to make better, more delicious choices every day. You don’t need a lot of confusing medical jargon—just easy, healthy recipes and simple nutrition information you can trust. Check out: https://www.eatingwell.com/longform/8016321/livingwell-with-diabetes\The following recipe is by Carolyn Casner and Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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This Charred Shrimp Pesto and Quinoa Bowl is just what you need to get excited and engaged in your well-being start. That sounds exotic and delicious, right? And be sure there’s nothing bland about them.
This shrimp, pesto and quinoa bowl is delicious, healthy, and pretty. Fortunately, It takes less than 30 minutes to prep. It is specific to type 2 diabetes In other words, it is basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame to create a variety of quinoa bowls.
Ingredients:
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• ⅓ cup prepared pesto
½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16-20 count), patted dry
• 4 cups arugula
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 avocado, diced
Directions
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•Step 1 Whisk pesto, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Remove 4 tablespoons of the mixture to a small bowl; set both bowls aside.
Step 2 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just cooked through with a slight char, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and serve on a plate.
• Step 3 Add arugula and quinoa to the large bowl with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide the arugula mixture between 4 bowls. Top with tomatoes, avocado and shrimp. Drizzle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the reserved pesto mixture.
Tips
To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate dressing (Step 1) for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
2 1/2 cups
Per Serving:
429 calories; protein 30.9g; carbohydrates 29.3g; dietary fiber 7.2g; sugars 5g; fat 22g; saturated fat 3.6g; cholesterol 187.5mg; vitamin a iu 1125.6IU; vitamin c 14.4mg; folate 108.9mcg; calcium 205.4mg; iron 2.9mg; magnesium 130.5mg; potassium 901.1mg; sodium 571.4mg; thiamin 0.2mg.
Exchanges:
4 fat, 3 lean protein, 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable