I need help with finding diabetic recipes that are easy?

Question

My husband was recently told he was diabetic and I need help finding him recipes he can cook as well and that he will like. Also I am having trouble all the sites I go to want to use a credit card and I don't like to give that stuff out. Please help

Answer 1

Hi there. I was diagnoised about 8 months ago and have done many many searches for diabetic recipes. The first thing you should know is BE CAREFUL OF DIABETIC RECIPES! Make sure that your husband's doctor (preferable Endo) sends him to a nutritionist that specializes in diabetics. That nutritionists will give him a meal plan that lays out how many carbs, calories, etc he should have per meal/snack and then you can plan meals around this.
The reason that I say to be careful of diabetic recipes is that I have seen many of them that claim to be "diabetic" but list the carb content at 96 grams per serving (for example) and that is MORE THAN TWICE the number of carbs I can have PER MEAL (45 carbs per meal for meal) let alone for one item of the meal. This is why a visit to a nutritionist should be your first stop.

Important things you should know in the meantime.
1. PAINT YOUR PLATE WITH COLOR. If you are eating lots of bright colors (vegetables, etc) chances are you are on your way to eating healthy. (This goes for non diabetics as well.)
2. READ ALL LABELS ALL THE TIME: Even if you think you know the nutrition information, look at the label. Nutritional labels have changed in recent years and they making eating healthy easier than ever before.
4. PORTION CONTROL. Once you really take a hard look at what one serving is you may find yourself making healthier choices. For example, I "can" have mashed potatoes but the serving size is so small I prefer to use my carbs elsewhere.
5. GET RID OF THE PROCESSED FOODS. Goodbye Hamburger Helper, etc. All those chemicals are not doing either of you any good and is really hurting your diabetic. Stay fresh and make the stuff homemade. Besides, it'll taste a whole lot better. Trust me on this.
6. AIM FOR EATING HEALTHY. We all know what we should be doing. Now, more than ever you need to stop and think about what you are ingesting. Are those french fries really worth it?


Having said all of this here are a few sites I like. I would NEVER pay for a recipe site so they are all free.

http://www.recipezaar.com (This site allows you to use filters like "lower in carbs or lower in fat, etc.)

www.lowcarbfriends.com

www.deliciousdecisions.com (American Heart Association)

http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchens/en/recipes/recipe_search.asp?Step=Results&subStep=subCat&subID=106

http://vgs.diabetes.org/recipe/index.jsp


These are only a few. I have many other sites bookmarked on my computer at home. If you want more just email me. :)
Bottom line....In the beginning it will take a while educating yourself (and your hubby) but before long you will learn cook/eat healthy for both of you. Want to know a secret? Since I changed my cooking even my (non-diabetic) hubby has lost weight. ;)

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Answer 5

Jean Pare' has a book out called " Company's Coming " diabetic cooking I find very good.Great tasting recipes for the entire family.Costs about $20.00 and very well investing in it.I love the book.I am sure you will also.

Answer 6

Having both type 1 and type 2 diabetics in the family (my son and recently my husband) I am responsible for their dietary needs. Following the guidelines for their daily intake of carbs proteins etc is not as hard as one may think. Diabetics as long as controled can eat anything within moderation even the occasional sweet treat. I have found a treasure-trove of all types of recipes for diabetics including snacks, main meals and desserts..... www.diabetic-recipes.com Hope you find them as helpful as I have. (The diabetic cheese-cake is fabulous) Bon Apetite

Answer 7

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Answer 8

This one looks pretty good also you can go to ask.com and put in diabetic recipes it comes up with a lot of different free sites

Answer 9

i have been a diabetic for 33 years... i make a great cheesecake..... get the fat free cottage cheese... add sugar free jello (any flavor) 1.5 cups of water for the jello, and put in the blender. Coolwhip has sugar free now... that is a good add to the blender toooo. pour onto a wheat germ or sugar free cookie crust (just smash some cookies and put in the pie plate) and refrig..... this is very tasty! good luck!

Answer 10

http://www.allrecipes.com

That's a great place for all recipes. They have a diabetic section too. It's really glossy and well done.