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Recipes

Our recipes provide a guide to create delicious meals that can help prevent or lower the risk of diabetes.

Simple and quick instructions will allow you to start incorporating them into a healthy lifestyle.

 

Appetizers

Entertain the healthy way with these quick, easy and tasty appetizers. From delicious dips and spreads to crowd pleasing party mix, there is something for everyone. Fresh healthy ingredients are the focus. Each appetizer is low in fat and less than 160 calories per serving.

 

Salads

For a fast weeknight dinner or a delicious healthy side dish try a satisfying salad.  With fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and kale these salads are packed with vitamins and minerals important for your health, and they are tasty too!

 

Sides

Spice up any meal with a sensational side dish.  Fresh fruits and vegetables are combined with herbs and spices to create healthy recipes that are big on flavor and low in fat.  Try the Baby Minted Carrots or the Seasonal Fruit Palette at your next meal.

 

Main Courses

Break through the dinner doldrums and try one of our healthy main course recipes.  Low-fat ingredients like chicken, fish and vegetables are used to create meals that will satisfy your taste buds and your health. 

  

Breads & Desserts

Healthy eating doesn’t mean you have to skip dessert.  With recipes that include fresh fruit and whole grains you can feel good about satisfying your sweet tooth.  Try Oatmeal Banana Bread at breakfast or a fruit Smoothie for dessert.

I really understand what is at stake and how important it is for me to continue on this path. It means that I've found the tools to help me lead a healthier life.
Diabetes Prevention Program Participant