Healthy Recipes for Diabetics

Healthy recipes for diabetics include foods such as fish, fruits, lean meats, non-starchy vegetables, and grains. These foods help in lowering the blood pressure as well as the sugar level of a diabetic. The body of a diabetic does not produce enough insulin to manage the blood sugar level. So, he/ she should maintain a proper diet, which is high in fiber content and low in fats. Fruits that are low in sugar content, such as banana, apple, orange and guava are good for the health of a diabetic. If you are suffering from diabetes, you should consume food frequently, but in smaller amounts. This will help you in controlling your glucose level. A person suffering from diabetes should avoid all kinds of alcoholic drinks, high sugar and fatty foods. The diet includes proper amount of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. However, among all these, carbohydrates have the greatest influence on the blood sugar level. So, a low carb diet is an ideal diet plan for a diabetic. Fatty foods such as butter, chicken fry, cheese, and oil are harmful for a diabetic patient. If you are suffering from diabetes, you should avoid these foods. Instead of these fatty foods, consume grilled, baked, boiled or steamed food. Let's take a look into some mouth-watering recipes for diabetics.

Fresh Herb and Vegetable Omelet

This recipe can be included in the breakfast menu of a diabetic. It provides a low-carb and low-fat diet with the essential nutrients for a diabetic.

Ingredients

Egg whites: 8
Fat free milk: ¾ cup
Fresh minced basil: 1 tbsp
Fresh minced rosemary: 1 tbsp
Fresh minced chives: 2 tbsp
Fresh minced parsley: 1 tbsp
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Red bell peppers, diced: 1 cup
Fresh sliced mushrooms: 1 cup
Sliced onions: 1 cup
Minced garlic: 2 cloves
Breads without crust: 4 slices
Scallions: 1 cup
Low fat cottage cheese: 1 cup

Preparation

Preheat the oven up to 350 degrees F. Beat the egg whites in a bowl and keep aside. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute peppers, mushrooms, scallions and garlic for four minutes. Keep the bread slices in a large casserole dish and add the remaining ingredients. Pour mixture of eggs on the bread. Then add all the cooked vegetables. Bake for half an hour until the omelet puffs up and appears set.

Green Beans with Almonds

Green beans with lemon and dill is a nutritious recipe with a delightful taste. This tempting dish can satisfy a diabetic's appetite very well. If you are suffering from diabetes, enjoy this recipe with a mouth-watering nutty crunch.

Ingredients

Green beans: 250 g
Water: 2 tbsp
Butter: 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper: according to taste
Toasted almonds: 1/4 cup

Preparation

First break the ends of the beans into two-inch pieces. Keep the beans in a saucepan and add water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Put a cover on the saucepan and boil it. Drain it. Pour butter and toss so that the butter melts. Top it with toasted almonds and serve.

Sugar-Free Pecan Pie

Ingredients

Eggs: 2
Skim milk: 3/4 cup
Water: 1/3 cup
Granular fructose: 2/3 cup
Sugar-free vanilla pudding (not instant): 0.8 ounce
1 unbaked pie shell: 9-inch
Chopped pecans: 1/4 cup
Grape-Nuts cereal: 1/2 cup

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix water with fructose and boil over low heat for 5 minutes and keep it to cool. Add dry pudding into fructose mixture and mix with skim milk and eggs. Mix all ingredients well. Then, pour the mixture into pie shell, sprinkle pecans and grape-nuts on top and bake for 30 minutes, until the top is firmly set. Cut it after one or two hours.

These healthy recipes will not only provide proper nutrition but will also excite your taste buds. So enjoy them without feeling guilty!