Learn how to make diabetes-friendly recipes
1. I used whole wheat bread as my base. Whole wheat flour and foods made from whole grains (like bread) can help manage blood sugar and insulin resistance. This is primarily due to soluble fiber, which slows digestion and glucose absorption. I recommend finding whole wheat or other whole grain breads that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per slice.
2. This toast is surprisingly satisfying thanks to the cottage cheese. Two tablespoons of cottage cheese contain 3 grams of protein and only 1 gram of carbohydrates, meaning the impact on blood sugar is minimal. Since diabetics are more susceptible to heart disease, we recommend finding your favorite brand of cottage cheese with 2% milk fat or less to keep saturated fats in check.
3. For a sweet variation, I used honey and fruit as natural sweet accents. In this recipe using honey, I only add a small amount because, like other sweeteners, it raises blood sugar levels. Honey has several nutritional benefits that granulated sugar does not, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Variations to try
Serve with cottage cheese toast:
- 1 thin slice Red onion1 oz sliced smoked salmon 1/2 tsp. rinsed capers. Nutritional information: Calories 182, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 10mg, Carbohydrates 24g, Total Sugar 6g, Added Sugar 0g, Protein 12g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 447mg, Potassium 105mg
- 8 thin slices cucumber 1/4 sliced into small pieces avocado Mix 1/2 teaspoon of each Reduced salt soy sauce and Rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Gum. Nutritional information: Calories 233, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 3mg, Carbohydrates 28g, Total Carbohydrates 6g, Added Carbohydrates 0g, Protein 9g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Sodium 341mg, Potassium 329mg
- 1 Large egg Fry with 1 tsp. Avocado oil1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper1 teaspoon each Hot Sauce Sliced Spring onion leaves. Nutritional information: Calories 262, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 189mg, Carbohydrates 24g, Total Carbohydrates 6g, Added Carbohydrates 0g, Protein 14g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 578mg, Potassium 155mg
- 1/4 cup blueberry Add 1/2 teaspoon and mix. Honey 1/8 teaspoon Lemon peel And 1/4 teaspoon. lemon juice. Nutritional information: Calories 175, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 3mg, Carbohydrates 31g, Total Sugar 12g, Added Sugar 3g, Protein 7g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sodium 241mg, Potassium 66mg
- 1/4 cup cubed mango Add 1/4 tsp and mix. Lime zest1 teaspoon. Lime juice 1/2 teaspoon toasted Unsweetened coconut shreds. Nutritional information: Calories 175, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 3mg, Carbohydrates 29g, Total Sugar 11g, Added Sugar 0g, Protein 8g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sodium 242mg, Potassium 114mg
- Mash 1/4 cup raspberry Add 1/2 teaspoon and mix. Honey 2 toasted teaspoons Sliced almondsTop with 1/4 cup whole cheese raspberry. Nutritional information: Calories 212, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 3mg, Carbohydrates 33g, Total Sugar 11g, Added Sugar 3g, Protein 9g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Sodium 241mg, Potassium 162mg
Ali Redmond
