Planning healthy, quick and easy meals is easier than you might think. You can eat foods you already enjoy. You don't need any special foods or skills -- no label reading or counting. Many people have heard false information about how to eat when you have diabetes but you can plan easy meals you already love. Here are some common misconceptions about nutrition for diabetes: You shouldn't eat anything white-no bread, potatoes, pasta and rice. You have to make a separate meal and can't eat what the rest of your family is eating. You should just eat vegetables and meat. You … [Read more...]
Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese Recipe
Today I'm sharing a recipe that has been a family favorite since 2007, Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese. It's so easy and quick which is why I love it. My hubby and kid simply love the taste. Of course, if it wasn't healthy it wouldn't be a recipe I use regularly for years. Now, to be sure, I occasionally make "not so healthy but delicious" recipes for special occasions, (like the lemon bars I made for Easter). I almost always cook healthy at home where I have control of the environment so that our overall diet ends up being "good enough" (adequate in protein, fruits, … [Read more...]
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
For a quick and healthy family meal, give this Grilled Shrimp Taco recipe a try! Recipe By: Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese Prep Time: 25 minutes; Serves: 6 (2 tacos per serving) Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds large cleaned uncooked shrimp 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups coleslaw mix 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups Daisy Sour Cream Instructions: Heat a gas or charcoal … [Read more...]
