Low Sugar Living: Recipes, Tips & Products for Managing Blood Sugar Naturally

This Mediterranean-inspired chickpea salad is diabetes-friendly, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. It’s perfect as a light lunch or side dish and is easy to prepare. Ingredients Chickpeas: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed Cucumber: 1, diced Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved Red onion: ¼ small, finely diced Avocado: 1, diced Kalamata olives: ¼ cup, pitted and halved Feta cheese: ¼ cup, crumbled Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped Dressing Olive oil: 2 tablespoons Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar: 1 teaspoon Garlic: 1 clove, minced Dried oregano: ½ teaspoon Salt and pepper: To taste Instructions Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, olives, and parsley. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top wit...

  These fresh turkey and avocado lettuce wraps make a perfect low-carb, diabetes-friendly lunch. Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they help keep blood sugar levels stable while delivering a deliciously satisfying meal. Ingredients 4 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, 6 ounces sliced turkey breast (cooked, low-sodium), 1/2 ripe avocado sliced, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup sliced cucumber, 2 tablespoons hummus, salt and pepper to taste, fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro (optional) Instructions Lay out the lettuce leaves and spread a thin layer of hummus on each leaf. Layer the turkey slices, avocado, shredded carrots, and cucumber over the hummus. Season with a little salt and pepper, and sprinkle fresh herbs if desired. Carefully roll or fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to create wraps. Serve immediately for a fresh, light lunch. Nutrition Information (per serving) Calories: 250, Carbs: 12g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 3g natural from veggies, Protei...