I don’t know about you, but when Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve roll around, I imagine that ALL foods served are (in the Spirit of the Season) CALORIE FREE!!!
I think maybe, ATTEMPT to imagine that all foods are calorie free. In fact, I know exactly what I’m eating, have figured out how it will impact my blood sugars and my blood pressure – and then just ignore it!
I’m hoping I’m not the only person to think this way, but even if I am, I’d like to share a couple of recipes we like to do during the holidays that seem to have a minimal effect on our diabetic lifestyle!
PICKLE ROLL UPS
Ingredients
Package of deli-thin-sliced turkey
2 (8 ounce) packages LIGHT cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) jar medium-sized dill pickles
I’m hoping I’m not the only person to think this way, but even if I am, I’d like to share a couple of recipes we like to do during the holidays that seem to have a minimal effect on our diabetic lifestyle!
PICKLE ROLL UPS
Ingredients
Package of deli-thin-sliced turkey
2 (8 ounce) packages LIGHT cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) jar medium-sized dill pickles
Preparing
Spread cream cheese over a single meat slice to cover
Place a pickle on one end, and roll the meat up. Keep going until ingredients are gone.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch disks/pieces
Chill until ready to serve.
SOMETHING MORE SUBSTANTIAL
Turkey on Crackers with cheese and veggies
Roast a single, small turkey breast
Slice into sizes that will fit the crackers you’ve chosen (or use LIGHT cream cheese)
Diabetic-friendly crackers (Rye Crisp, Nut Thins, Black Bean Rounds, Ritz Thin Veggie, Triscuits, Cauliflower Crackers, Wheat Thins)
Slice into sizes that will fit the crackers you’ve chosen (or use LIGHT cream cheese)
Diabetic-friendly crackers (Rye Crisp, Nut Thins, Black Bean Rounds, Ritz Thin Veggie, Triscuits, Cauliflower Crackers, Wheat Thins)
Things to stack besides turkey and cheese: Cukes, zukes, tomatoes, sweet potato (THIN), radishes, peppers of various colors and HEAT, mushrooms, green beans, whatever else you want!
Just don’t go crazy with HOW MANY you eat! If I’m at home, I take a glance at the “serving size”. Otherwise – just give yourself a limit
I know I miss stuffing my face with candy, cakes, and all the other treats the Holidays bring. But I’m finally learning to pace myself and eat REASONABLY!
Find a bunch more recipes below. The ones above are meant to be EASY stuff you can try!
LINKS: https://www.tristarhealth.com/healthy-living/thrive/eating-healthy-during-the-holidays-when-you-have-diabetes ; https://www.hcamidwest.com/healthy-living/blog/eating-healthy-during-the-holidays-when-you-have-diabetes ; https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-diabetic-friendly-recipes/ ; https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/holidays-entertaining ; https://www.familyhconline.com/diabetic-friendly-holiday-recipes/ Image: https://diabetesfoodhub.org/sites/foodhub/files/styles/hero_banner_with_timer_medium_812_x_500_2x/public/99-diabetic-thanksgiving-toolkit_AdobeStock291791417_110119.webp?h=d2f75216&itok=9AHSO2JT
Just don’t go crazy with HOW MANY you eat! If I’m at home, I take a glance at the “serving size”. Otherwise – just give yourself a limit
I know I miss stuffing my face with candy, cakes, and all the other treats the Holidays bring. But I’m finally learning to pace myself and eat REASONABLY!
Find a bunch more recipes below. The ones above are meant to be EASY stuff you can try!
LINKS: https://www.tristarhealth.com/healthy-living/thrive/eating-healthy-during-the-holidays-when-you-have-diabetes ; https://www.hcamidwest.com/healthy-living/blog/eating-healthy-during-the-holidays-when-you-have-diabetes ; https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-diabetic-friendly-recipes/ ; https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/holidays-entertaining ; https://www.familyhconline.com/diabetic-friendly-holiday-recipes/ Image: https://diabetesfoodhub.org/sites/foodhub/files/styles/hero_banner_with_timer_medium_812_x_500_2x/public/99-diabetic-thanksgiving-toolkit_AdobeStock291791417_110119.webp?h=d2f75216&itok=9AHSO2JT
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