Women living with diabetes are at a higher risk for heart disease, but eating right can help you reduce that risk. Eat smart for your heart, and for your taste buds, with these yummy recipes that make meal planning as easy as 1..2..3..
ONE - Choose a heart-healthy main dish:
- Crisp Chicken with Raspberry Dipping Sauce from American Heart Association
- Balsamic Honey Mustard Salmon from On Track Diabetes
- Cajun-Creole Smothered Steaks from American Heart Association
- Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast from Diabetes Strong
TWO - Add a delicious, nutritious side dish (or two):
- Lemon-Mint Sugar Snap Peas from Know Diabetes By Heart
- Southern Broccoli Salad from American Diabetes Association
- Baked Butternut Squash from Diabetic Gourmet Magazine
- Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries from EatingWell
THREE - Finish strong with one of these dessert ideas:
- Dark Chocolate Chip Muesli Cookies from Diabetic Foodie
- Poached Pears with Pomegranate Sauce from Know Diabetes By Heart
- Chocolate Nut Cookie in a Mug from American Heart Association
- Don't underestimate the allure of fresh, in-season fruit as a ready to go dessert. No recipe needed!