With a rise in the number of people being diagnosed as diabetics there is demand for creative reci-pes that are packed full of flavor but are low in sugar.
In order to keep on track with your diet, creating a meal plan will add structure to your shopping trips and daily meal preparation.
Take a look at our diabetic-friendly meal plan for inspiration for your next grocery shop. All of the recipes that we have chosen are easy to make and the ingredients are readily available in grocery stores or local health food stores.
Start your week off with this lovely winter warmer that is high in fiber and low in high-glycemic car-bohydrates. This dish can be made for the whole family so there is no need to spend extra time preparing a separate dish for diabetics.
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If you didn’t manage to have a “meat-free Monday” don’t worry, you can enjoy a “meat-free Tues-day!” The name of this recipe may sound as if it is full of sugar, but it is perfectly suitable for diabet-ics and is yummy to boot.
This super healthy and super tasty bean salad is so quick and easy to make, it makes a perfect midweek meal. As well as being low in high-glycemic carbohydrates, the dish is packed full of fiber and vitamins that will keep your heart healthy.
What this recipe lacks in sugar it makes up for in garlic! We love the powerful punch that the garlic packs and it has become a firm favorite in our house. If you do not have a cast-iron skillet, we would advise investing in one, as the shrimp cooks perfectly on a hot skillet.
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If you fancy something a little fruity this coming Friday night, this simple salmon recipe will have your taste buds tingling. Friday nights are all about fun and this dish definitely falls into that catego-ry.
Make your Friday a Bonus Night by serving up a starter, like a small portion of this tasty ravioli salad.
This tasty recipe comes from Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook, a must-have guide for all diabet-ics. Burgers are a great weekend dinner treat, and these juicy patties are packed full of flavor, but are low in sugar.
This classic French recipe has been tweaked so that it is suitable for diabetics as well as the whole family. If you are cooking this dish for dinner guests, they will never know that it is a diabetic dish, as it tastes so good.
Why not finish off your weekend with an extra special treat? This diabetic trifle is very nice and not so naughty.
WILD CARD
If you find yourself too busy to cook one evening, or you forgot to buy a certain ingredient, you can always use up your Weekly Wild Card. Your Wild Card enables you to cook whatever takes your fancy, as long as it follows your diet guidelines. If you have time one day, you can cook up a batch of Calzone Pizza that can be stored in the freezer until you need it.
If you prefer to have a paper copy of your weekly meal plan, take a look at these meal planning templates that you can print out and stick on your fridge to keep you organized.
If you have been inspired by our suggested recipes, you can use the Remember Stuff search func-tion to look for more diabetic-friendly recipes.
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