Health Disorders: Diabetes recipes

Asian Fusion CuisineAdd color to your plate with this dish of fresh, crisp, vegetables tossed in a light Soy sauce.High in potassium, carotene and vitamin A...

Aromatic chicken dish, flavored with the goodness of sun-dried tomatoes!!
Serve with Bulgur and grilled vegetables to enjoy a festive Holiday meal....

A basic recipe for white sauce made lightly. The Green beans add needed fiber and vitamins to your meal.The chicken can be exchanged for fish and vegetables. Remember the calories add up when you eat more then you are supposed to, so hold off on those second helpings....

Gazpacho or liquid salad as it is often called is a healthy, filling and refreshing appetizer during hot summer days. It serves double duty by rehydrating your body and providing needed fiber.
This recipe is ideal for diabetics, hypertensive and hypercholesterolemic patients and people on weight reduction diets.

The olive oil which is added for flavor can be omitted from the recipe if required.


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Minced chicken has been used in this recipe. It has a lower caloric, fat and cholesterol content than minced lamb which is used in traditional recipes. A very small quantity of oil is used instead of ghee....

An easy traditional Indian oven grills the spices into the chicken, making it intensely flavorful without a lot of high-calorie sauce. Great for outdoor BBQ's Garnish with cilantro and onions and lemon wedges Serve hot with whole wheat pita and low-fat mint-cucumber raita....

Vegetable, chicken & mushroom stew makes a great meal when made with fresh button or shittake mushrooms. An excellent potpourri and soul satisfying meal for weight-conscious individuals, diabetics as well as cancer patients. Try and use seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers and leek. People who would like a complete meal can add a cup of cooked whole grain noodles and simmer as though in a hotpot....

A basic heart healthy recipe, that we recommend highly for those who need diets for weight loss, diabetes and heart disease.This is good for all varieties of fish.Even though this is 6 oz of a fish serving, the recipe is light as it hardly uses any fat for cooking.The caloric and fat numbers might change slightly with change in fish used. ...

Fish is an excellent source of protein, omega 3 fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins. Almonds are crunchy and provide a perfect foil to the soft texture of the fish. Almonds are also a source of monounsaturated (good) fats and  vitamin E.
Canola oil, used here is another source of heart healthy monounsaturated fats.
Thus, this recipe though not low in fat, is an excellent addition to any meal when balanced with low fat, fiber rich options such as a side of whole wheat bread or brown rice and a portion of steamed vegetables.  

 
 
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An easy-to-make, yet different chicken dish! The apple adds some tanginess to the spicy ginger flavor. This dish accompanied by some stir-fried veggies & whole grain bread completes your meal....