Healthy Diabetic Cooking
My number one cooking tip for healthy diabetic cooking is - Ban the bottle! Try to eliminate cooking with bottled sauces and dressings as they are usually high in sugar. For dressings, olive oil and vinegar is always a good choice, or you can substitute any citrus for vinegar. Any fresh-squeezed citrus will perk up most proteins, vegetables, and even grains. Salsas in general are a good substitute for sauces, and you can chop low-glycemic fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, peaches, or mangos, and mix them with your favorite herbs and seasonings to make your own delicious salsa.
If you must use a premade bottled sauce, try diluting it with equal parts broth or water, and that will at least cut the sugar per portion in half! This is an especially good idea for barbeque sauce and teriyaki, which are both high in sugar but usually very thick when purchased.
Looking for Healthy Diabetic Recipes?
In 2005, I started a personalized meal serviced that focused on healthy cooking. So, even when I return from traveling, I try to make healthy versions of the traditional regional dishes I fall in love with. Here are some of my favorite recipes for cooking diabetic-friendly meals:
Flourless Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
If you try any of these Healthy diabetic cooking recipes, I’d love to hear how you liked them! Please let me know in the comments!