Natural Ways To Manage Type 2 Diabetes And Control Sugar Levels

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This delicious AND easy diabetic recipe makes that simple to do with low cholesterol and low sodium! Don’t forget when grocery shopping to choose the low sodium, low fat, or low cholesterol options. These small adjustments can make a difference in creating diabetic recipes for dinner.
Type two diabetes is when your blood sugar gets too high because insulin is not working properly to transfer the sugar into your cells. The trick to managing diabetes is to not eat too much in one sitting, eating a variety of foods, and spacing meals out evenly. Holly’s easy diabetic recipes can help you do just that.
The NIDDK also recommends that it is important to manage your stress levels. Go fishing and make this recipe with FRESH fish, prepare with a loved one, and enjoy with some friends at an outdoor dinner. Managing diabetes does not have to be hard and complicated. Check out Holly’s cookbooks and blog for more easy diabetic recipes!
 
Fish Tacos with Southwestern Cole Slaw from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence 
Spicy fish and fabulous cool cole slaw ...
... pair perfectly together easy diabetic recipes for dinner. 
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Makes 6 fish tacos
 
1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets (or fish of choice)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
6 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
Southwestern Cole slaw (recipe follows)
1. Preheat broiler. Season fish with chili powder and season to taste. Broil 4-6 minutes per 1/2–inch thickness or until fish flakes with fork. Fish may be grilled or pan sautéed also.
2. Fill each tortilla with fish and Southwestern Cole Slaw (see recipe).
3. Warm tortillas according to package directions or heat in microwave about 30 seconds covered with damp paper towel. Serve with cole slaw or condiments of choice
 
Nutritional info per serving:
Calories 209, Calories from Fat 19%, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 353mg, Carbohydrates 16g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g, Protein 26g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 3 lean meat
 
Southwestern Cole Slaw
Serve extra slaw with burgers.
Makes 12 (1/2 cup) servings
1 (10-ounce) bag angel hair or classic cole slaw (about 5 cups)
1 cup chopped green onions
2-3 tablespoons chopped jalapeños (found in jar)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 (11-ounce) can Mexican style corn, drained
3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 avocado, chopped and drizzled with lime juice
1. In large bowl, combine cole slaw, green onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, and corn.
2. In small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Toss with slaw. Season to taste and fold in avocados.
 
Nutritional info per serving
Calories 76, Calories from Fat 35%, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 173mg, Carbohydrates 10g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 3g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.