Five Recipes to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Here are five healthy and delicious recipes that can help reverse diabetes:
1. Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
– 4 salmon fillets
– 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, bell peppers, and onions)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
– Preheat the oven to 375°F.
– Arrange the salmon fillets and mixed vegetables on a baking sheet.
– Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
– Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
2. Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
– 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
– 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions:
– Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
– Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
– Add the garlic and vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
– Stir in the cooked quinoa and soy sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
– Preheat the oven to 375°F.
– Cut a slit in the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket.
– Stuff each chicken breast with spinach and feta cheese.
– Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
– Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
– 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
– 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as carrots, celery, and onions)
– 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
– Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
– Add the vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
– Add the lentils and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
– Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the soup is thickened.
– Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
– 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, and onions)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
– Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
– Thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
– Brush the skewers with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
– Grill for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
